My elderly (75 years old) mother was a tenant at the Sterling Heights apartment homes in Benicia, CA from September of 2024 to November of 2025 (roughly a 15-month tenancy). Well, I can’t say enough great and enthusiastic things about the manager, Ms. Angela Woodson, and maintenance team, led by Mr. Jose, at this apartment complex! From day one, Angela was incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in making this a great place for my Mom to live. Communication was always prompt and clear, and any concerns were handled quickly and thoughtfully. My Mom only moved because there was more family and friends to assist her with day-to-day things in another Bay Area town (the one she had lived in for 25 years before the move to Benicia). Had my sister not moved out of Benicia, she would still be at Sterling today! I will also say that the new lease agreement, had she stayed, very minimally increased the rent (~$20 per month) – very reasonable. In fact, Mom really wished that she could take the Sterling complex and Angela and Jose and place it where she currently lives. Angela and Jose basically became her second family and I again, can’t thank them enough! She truly misses her daily encounters with them on her walk with her dog.
Mr. Jose was top-notch and he was very thorough with any general maintenance that required fixing in her unit. The maintenance staff is truly outstanding! They respond fast, do high-quality work, and are always courteous and respectful. Every request she submitted was handled efficiently, often sooner than expected, and it’s clear Mr. Jose and his team take real pride in their work. In my opinion, Mr. Jose also deserves a lot of credit for making this place outstanding!
Thank you Angela and Jose for taking care of my Mom and going “above and beyond” in befriending her and making her feel part of the Sterling family. They are such a dedicated and hardworking team, the property is consistently well-maintained and stress-free to live in. It makes a huge difference knowing that management and maintenance actually care. I HIGHLY recommend this community, especially with the Angela/Jose management/maintenance team to anyone looking for an apartment that is modern (all high-end and appliances), in a safe/clean/well-kept environment (really great if you have a dog, which my mother did), and where residents are genuinely valued! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!