St. Cecilias Senior Home in Glendora, California is a small residential care home licensed for six seniors, offering both assisted living and memory care in a home-like setting, and folks can choose between private suites, shared rooms, or small studio apartments that are all fully furnished with air-conditioning, flat screen TVs, cable, telephone, and Wi-Fi, so people have the comfort of their own space but still keep easy access to staff who are available around the clock if someone needs help. The apartments and rooms are functional, some with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and each room has pull cords and a call pendant for safety, and there's low-mobility access and support for getting in and out of bed or going to the bathroom, plus all the units get routine maintenance and linen service to keep things tidy, with light housekeeping and laundry done regularly.
The staff at St. Cecilias include a 24-hour caregiver, on-call nurses, RNs, LVNs, and CNAs, all trained to work with seniors with different needs, from basic assistance with bathing, dressing, moving around, or using the toilet to more specialized dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's care, and they'll help with eating, feeding by spoon when it's needed, and mealtime assistance for those with dietary needs like diabetes, allergies, or just plain picky appetites. Medication is managed and administered by licensed nurses, and there's a monthly wellness check-up by a doctor along with regular health assessments, plus disease-specific and cancer care, home health support, and hospice for those who require it, so the care is very much tailored to each resident, adjusting as folks' needs change.
Meals are prepared by a chef and use organic ingredients when possible, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between, and there's always a dining room or bistro where people can eat together, but special diets are accommodated too, and residents can enjoy snacks from the snack shop or grab a bite anytime they're hungry. The home allows small pets, and there's daily entertainment like movie nights, community-sponsored activities, scheduled outings, and birthday or holiday parties, so there's always something going on if you want to join in.
Residents who like staying active can join fitness classes, use the exercise room, or sit outside on the patios or garden paths, and there's a library for reading, a beauty shop and salon, massage therapy services, and even a chapel for those who want to attend service or just have quiet time. Computer access is available, and folks who need help moving in can get relocation assistance. The staff help with any transportation needs, making sure trips to doctor appointments or scheduled outings go smoothly, and there's secure parking for family visits.
The security is round-the-clock, with a call system and fall prevention, and staff check in often to make sure everyone's safe. Special services for families, such as support groups and personal request help, are in place, and folks can expect flexible visiting hours for family or friends. St. Cecilias Senior Home works with VA Benefits, aids, and attendance programs to help pay for care if eligible, and offers respite care for those who only need a short-term stay, aiming to support residents' independence while providing all the necessary health and personal care someone might need as they age.
