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Safe Haven – Brentwood II operates a six-bed residential care home on Honor Way in Brentwood, California. Managed by Safe Haven Rose Garden LLC and administrator Richard Grimesey, this single-story facility features a stair-free layout to accommodate residents with physical mobility limitations. The property has been open for one year and offers a mix of private and semi-private rooms that support independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice services under one roof.

The surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 57 out of 100, allowing visitors to manage a few retail errands on foot. On-site services include daily housekeeping, local transportation, beauty treatments, and structured exercise programs.

Residents also have access to an outdoor garden, a spa area, and personalized care plans tailored for cognitive decline. State regulatory reviews have focused on safety documentation and fall-prevention fixtures, with past inspection items now fully resolved.

Prospective residents can contact the administrative desk to verify open beds and request current monthly pricing.

Overview of Murrieta Gardens

Murrieta Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication while a resident remains in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or a family caregiver who needs short-term support. Located in the California Oaks neighborhood, the community has 126 beds. Brittany Kavenaugh serves as administrator, and Murrieta Gardens assisted living operates the community. Salon service and specialized activities are available on site, giving residents options for personal grooming and participation in activities without leaving the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 33. It is a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Courtesy transportation is available for medical and dental appointments, covering rides for those specific appointments.

Overview of Summerfield Memory Care of Redlands

Operating for six years, Summerfield Memory Care of Redlands is a single-story assisted living community in the historic Redlands area of Southern California that also provides memory care and respite care for older adults. The community is operated by SNH Cal Tenant LLC and Northstar Senior Living Management LLC under the leadership of administrator Rachelle Wheaton.

The community has 75 studio and suite accommodations, including dedicated memory care units for residents living with dementia. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour care, while respite options include short-term stays, a VIP respite program, and day stays for individuals who do not require full-time residency.

Family-style dining emphasizes balanced nutrition, and residents can participate in game and movie nights, music programs, and pet therapy. Additional amenities include a beauty salon, bistro, library, housekeeping services, and in-house physician visits to support daily living. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 63, allowing some errands and outings to be completed on foot.

What Golden Age Care runs in Millbrae, CA, is assisted living, residential care, and respite care. The community is in the Lomita Park neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 91 counts as a walker’s paradise. Daily errands need no car there, even for a resident no longer behind the wheel.

Staff on the assisted living side lend residents support with bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Residential care keeps support going over the long run in a home setting, and respite care means a short stay.

Golden Age, Inc. operates the community, and Alex Zitser is its administrator. With six beds, it is a small home, suited to someone who wants a more intimate setting. Rooms come private or semi-private, so a resident can live alone or share.

Overview of Carmel Care Home

Carmel Care Home in Hesperia, California, is a haven where seniors can receive exceptional residential care, emphasizing a high-level approach to ensure a secure and nurturing environment within this family-owned community. Employing a person-centered approach, Carmel Care Home provides a range of services, including assisted living and board care home services, fostering a residential-style living experience with 24-hour assistance and a home-like setting. The facility also offers dementia and hospice care services, ensuring a personalized and compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of each resident.

Carmel Care Home prioritizes residents’ well-being through features like well-balanced meals, catering to special dietary needs, transportation services, planned activities, ambulation and mobility assistance, as well as daily room cleaning, sanitation, and laundry services. Regular observation of physical and mental conditions is part of the comprehensive care provided, reflecting the commitment to enhancing the overall assisted living experience for seniors.

Overview of Sunlit Gardens

Sunlit Gardens is located in Alta Loma, CA, with assisted living and memory care on its list. In assisted living, staff assist residents with medication management, bathing, and dressing. Memory care is secured, and staff watch over residents for whom wandering is a concern.

Tirso Del Junco serves as administrator, and Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC & Sunlit Gardens, LLC operate the community. The area earns a 52 from Walk Score, somewhat walkable, so residents who have stopped using a car could still walk to some nearby places.

Residents can bring their pets along. There are 172 beds, and the apartments are studios, each giving one resident private living space.

Situated just 20 miles south of San Francisco, Atria Park of San Mateo extends a warm welcome to San Mateo, California seniors, offering a blend of assisted living and memory care services. With a dedicated staff taking care of the driving, housekeeping, laundry, and home maintenance, residents can dedicate their time to what truly ignites their passions.

Atria Park of San Mateo stands out with its Engage Life® program, presenting many opportunities for residents to explore, create, and engage. This San Mateo, California community is tailored for active seniors seeking a dynamic lifestyle complemented by premium amenities. Nestled within the Hillsdale neighborhood along the waterfront, this community thrives on fostering connections and bringing people together, enriching the lives of its residents.

Overview of Westwind Memory Care

Westwind Memory Care provides memory care in Santa Cruz, California. Its secured community offers supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, including residents who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is also available for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 59 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio residences provide one private living space. An enclosed courtyard, with flower surrounded walking paths, gives residents a designated outdoor area for walks within the community.

Life Enrichment program activities are offered seven days a week, so residents have scheduled activities each day. Transportation to group outings is available, allowing residents to attend without arranging their own transportation. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

Steven Silacci serves as administrator. Westwind Memory Care is operated by Seasons Mgt, Sm Santa Cruz Memory, and Amv Capital Grp.

Overview of Silverado Brea Memory Care Community

Operating for six years, Silverado Brea Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Downtown Brea, California, with a capacity of 70 beds. Designed to support older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the community offers private, furnished rooms in a secure two-story setting.

24-hour care is offered, along with housekeeping, laundry services, and nutritious meals tailored to their needs. Moreover, individualized care plans are complemented by memory-focused activities, sensory-based programs, light exercise, and social events. Secure gardens and walking paths also provide safe outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation.

State inspections conducted over the past six years have generally reported positive findings, although previous reviews identified concerns related to medication administration and exterior door security. Additionally, follow-up actions were required to address these areas, and families are encouraged to discuss current safety practices and medication management with community staff during their visit.

The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, with a Walk Score of 67, allowing access to some nearby amenities on foot. Pets are also welcome for residents who wish to keep a companion animal.