Gettysburg Christian Home sits about 2.4 miles outside Clovis, California, though its address lists Fresno, and you'll find it in a quiet spot with a single-story layout made for easy access where seniors move safely all around. The community has 18 beds and offers both assisted living and memory care, so folks who are living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other mental challenges get the help they need, and residents who need more medical attention can get skilled nursing and hospice care, too. Staff stays on duty 24 hours a day and they help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, hygiene, bathroom needs, and two-person transfers when required, and for those needing special care, including insulin injections or help with diabetes, they're able to support that as well, though sliding scale therapy may not be available. They also have the technology in place, like alarm bracelets, for residents who sometimes wander or are at risk for elopement, and they have a secured memory care section designed to help with behavioral needs and keep everyone safe. You get several room layouts, including furnished and semi-private options, with private bathrooms and showers built for wheelchair access. There's a medium-sized group of people living here, so it's big enough to meet new folks, but not so large you feel lost, and the whole place is free-standing and set up to keep things peaceful.
Meals are home-cooked daily, and the kitchen serves up nutritious dishes with vegetarian and diet-friendly options, including for those with allergies or diabetes, and you eat together in a clean dining space. The staff organize activities for everyone-stuff like music therapy, pet visits, movie nights, board games, workout classes, walks in the garden, creative projects, and community worship services. There are lots of spots to sit outside and inside, plus a book room, a health room, a beautician onsite, a sauna, and a jacuzzi for relaxing, and some community rooms double up for events or games. Residents can get help with travel to doctor's visits or errands, and there's parking, transportation services, and even a bus line nearby if you need it. Caregivers can use mechanical lifts for tough transfers, and they've made sure that folks with mobility problems or bowel and bladder care needs can get attention and be comfortable. Maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping are handled by staff, and you can always expect things to stay tidy.
Religion is part of life here-Gettysburg Christian Home is a faith-based community with on-site devotional services and support for those who wish to take part in religious activities. People can get help with special diets or receive vegetarian meals upon request, and if you smoke, there are outdoor spots for that as well. The community supports both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, and the staff keep an eye out using their own review and scoring system to make sure care quality stays up. The staff is friendly and aim to bring everyone together, running group activities, music, and creative programs to keep the mind, body, and spirit as active as possible. The home works hard to reduce stress for residents, providing extra support for those with higher needs and creating a setting where people are comfortable, help is always nearby, and everyone gets a chance to stay engaged and well cared for as their needs change over time.
