Arcadia Retirement Village

Arcadia Retirement Village sits in Arcadia, CA and takes in both men and women aged 55 and older, offering independent living and assisted living options, which means folks can get the care they need as their needs change over time, and you'll find nurses and staff available around the clock, including help from trained aides who provide both companionship and non-medical care, and staff help with bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, medication, and special care for things like diabetes, incontinence, and more difficult moving around, plus staff can remind and residents to meals or activities, and laundry, housekeeping, and daily bed making are all included, so no extra chores are needed. The rooms, whether private or shared, each have a patio or balcony and views, and wheelchair-accessible showers and tubs, plus you can decorate the rooms however you like, and bring your cat or dog since pets are welcome, which can be a big comfort, and if you ever need hospice or short-term respite care, those options are there too. The place is big, open, and home-like, with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to relax or visit, like patios and garden paths, plus there's a library, beauty and barber shop, and a wellness center offering yoga, physical therapy, massage, and even Wii Fit, and the music lounge and fitness center are handy too, and with transportation services on site, with both complimentary rides and scheduled outings, folks can get to doctor's appointments or errands, and the community connects well with bus lines. Meals happen three times daily in a restaurant style dining area with a snack bar open around the clock, and the meals, planned by chefs, can handle special diets, like low salt or reduced sweets, and there's even vegetarian dishes, with snacks and drinks always ready. Activities fill the calendar, with exercise, music, bingo afternoons, happy hours, and social events, and there's "Family Night" to encourage visits, plus devotional services both on and off site, and staff help people join in if they want. Memory care is available, with programs to help residents who have dementia or Alzheimer's stay safe and comfortable, and care plans fit each resident's needs, so heavier and lighter care is possible, including care for non-ambulatory residents and those with bowel incontinence, and the staff can monitor blood sugar but don't inject insulin. The community gets high marks for friendliness, dining, and activities, and residents say the staff are warm and attentive, and the environment's safe. Costs include a one-time community fee and monthly charges based on care level, with payment options covering private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, and some private insurance, and the village is fully accredited and licensed by the State of California's Department of Social Services as an RCFE, so it meets all the state requirements for a retirement community. The move-in process covers transportation and paperwork help. With the variety of care levels and services, residents can age in place and keep their friends, pets, and routines for as long as they want.