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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Overview of Vista Gardens Memory Care

Situated on Devon Place in Vista, California, this memory care community provides specialized support for older adults living with memory loss and dementia. Open for just one year, it is operated by Devon Care LLC under the administration of Caroline Senteno. The single-story building contains 99 one- and two-bedroom apartments, creating a layout that promotes safety, accessibility, and easier navigation for residents.

It currently maintains an occupancy rate of 67%. Moreover, its thoughtfully designed floor plan helps reduce navigation challenges, supporting a more comfortable daily living environment for individuals with cognitive impairment.

Additionally, comprehensive inspections by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, have confirmed compliance with requirements covering physical plant safety, food service practices, dementia care standards, emergency preparedness, infection control, and medication storage, with no deficiencies identified. These results demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting the state’s operational and licensing expectations.

For those considering Vista Gardens Memory Care, visiting during operating hours, from Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offers an opportunity to explore the apartment options, become familiar with the layout, and observe the community’s daily environment firsthand.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care

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Meadowlark Gardens V

17342 Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens V

Enjoy every moment of your later years with Meadowlark Gardens V in Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with genuine care and utmost assistance to ensure a worry-free retirement. Medication management, laundry services, and assistance with daily living activities are all included in the monthly fees, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

With residents’ interests and strengths in mind, the community orchestrates fun activities and engaging programs for their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy homecooked meals. Veteran benefits and tax benefits are also considered to ease residents’ financial burdens. The community is great for those who need assistance in their day-to-day activities.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Respite Care

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Magdalene Residential Care

1109 E Homestead Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Overview of Magdalene Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Magdalene Residential Care, a blissful retreat in Sunnyvale, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. The community strives to keep residents’ independence without hassles, helping with chores and daily living activities.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. The community also provides hospice care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Meal preparation and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. With its convenient amenities and comprehensive services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Residential Care

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Golden Harvest Care Homes

11623 Chanera Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overview of Golden Harvest Care Homes

Golden Harvest Care Homes LLC is a compassionate assisted living community with three distinct locations in Hawthorne and Compton, CA, that offers personal care and specialized services. Promoting a home-like environment, older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Weekly housekeeping, incontinence care, and spacious accommodations are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community promotes residents’ independence through personalized care plans.

Fun activities and social events are offered, providing residents with more opportunities to meet new friends and interact with their surroundings. Cozy living room and clean spaces make the community an attractive option for older adults. Surrounded by local amenities in Hawthorne, the community makes it easier for residents to access their necessities and for families to visit. With its variety of locations in California, this senior living community is a trusted choice for assisted living.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Residential Care

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Overview of Serenity Home Care II

Set in the neighborhood of Modesto, CA, Serenity Home Care II is a safe retreat for those looking for compassionate assisted living. The community ensures residents are well-supported throughout their journey by providing daily living assistance, companionship, dementia care, and hospice services. With a dedicated team of caregivers available 24/7, residents can keep their peace of mind knowing someone is available to attend to their emergencies and needs.

The community also prioritizes residents’ nutritional needs by serving three nutritious meals daily with accommodations for special diets. Entertainment and enrichment are guaranteed by an array of social activities designed based on residents’ current skills and interests. At Serenity Home Care II, they ensure everyone’s needs are met with utmost care and compassion.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living offers an upscale retirement living. It boasts an exceptionally vibrant assisted living home in San Juan because of the unparalleled standard of care in their accommodations and staff and the overall joy of the residents. Offering continuum care services, seniors can access comprehensive services that deliver a results-driven approach to fast recovery. The picturesque surroundings and top-level senior care are the pillars of their outstanding level of service, inspiring them to live life to the fullest.

With an emphasis on assisted living services, the cozy home provides all-inclusive amenities to help residents stay active and relaxed. From exercising in their cutting-edge wellness programs from their fitness center to a gourmet meal in their grand dining room– the community is a buzzing social community. Specialized services are tailored to the holistic needs of residents of independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

2218 Conquista Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
Overview of Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

Bella Palms is a dedicated assisted living community that has three distinct locations in Long Beach, CA, offering exceptional services and cozy accommodations. With its family-oriented environment, the community ensures older adults find a home away from home in their later years. 24-hour care, home-cooked meals, and housekeeping services are also offered, so residents experience maintenance-free living. The community’s comprehensive care options, including hospice care and memory care, allow residents to age without worries.

With consistent monitoring of physical, mental, and social needs, recreational activities and wellness programs are available. Modified bathrooms and spacious outdoors ensure residents’ security and safety. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Long Beach, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community in California provides residents with a place to spend their retirement comfortably.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Residential Care

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Del’s Haven I

29835 Andrea Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Del’s Haven I

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Del’s Haven I, a unique community surrounded by local amenities and church in Andrea WAy, Laguna Niguel, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing specially designed private and semi-private accommodations, alongside assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Residents can rest easy with the community helping with their household responsibilities and medication management.

Have fun and do the things you love with engaging social events and stimulating recreational activities that aims to promote belongingness and activeness. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals served three times daily, alongside snacks throughout the day. The community is ideal for those who need assistance in living their day-to-day activities with its top-notch care and purposely designed amenities.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Residential Care Respite Care

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Overview of Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful Mayme Avenue, San Jose, CA, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living. With spacious floor plans including a variety of private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures welcoming residences. Live a comfortable and stress-free retirement life within the community grounds.

Westgate Villa Assisted Living promotes a healthy and engaging lifestyle for its residents, providing them with fun enrichment activities and programs. The community also provides hover lifts for individuals who are in need of it and takes care of the bedridden. Serving three meals a day, the community prepares restaurant-style healthy and hearty meals for the residents’ satisfaction. Westgate Villa Assisted Living conducts musical performances, singing exercises, stretching exercises, games, trivia, and fitness activities. 

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Valley Haven

2266 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Overview of Valley Haven

Valley Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care in Santa Cruz caters to seniors who require support with daily living activities in their assisted living with memory care center. Their staff is trained to provide compassionate care that respects residents’ dignity and independence.

Residents can benefit from medication management, assistance with ambulation, and incontinence care. This assisted living home also offers memory care programs designed to engage residents in activities that stimulate cognitive function and social interaction. The facility provides a safe and secure environment with beautifully landscaped grounds and walking paths that meander through groves of towering trees, leading to breathtaking views of the ocean.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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