Accent Living

Accent Living in Laguna Niguel, CA, gives seniors many care choices in one community, and the place has a board and care home feel, with only six units, so residents get extra attention and feel like they're living in a close, homelike setting, and you'll find people with different needs there, like those who want independent living, those needing assisted living for help with bathing or dressing, folks who benefit from memory care, and even some who require hospice or respite care for a short time. There's a focus on safety and comfort, so families can visit easily and always know how their loved ones are doing, and with a high staff-to-resident ratio, the caregivers, like Chris who's known for giving haircuts and nail care, really keep an eye on everybody, and residents get both shared and private rooms based on what fits them best. The gardens stay nicely kept, you can feel an ocean breeze, and the daily routine includes things like exercise, arts and crafts, and social activities if you feel like joining in. Meals come included-with main cook Ruth preparing well-made food every day, and the meals are served attractively, so eating feels pleasant instead of a chore. Residents get medication help, stroke care, dry cleaning, laundry, cleaning, and transport to appointments or outings when needed, and you see in-room cable TV and maid service in each unit too. For those with dementia or memory loss, the community uses special design features to keep confusion down and prevent wandering, and the staff can handle people at any level of memory trouble, so everyone stays as safe as possible. Accent Living supports veterans and their families with help using VA Aid and Attendance benefits, which can make paying for care easier. Families say staff are caring and friendly, and management keeps everyone in the loop. The place serves seniors at every stage, from those who want fully independent apartments and social events, to those who need round-the-clock support in a secure neighborhood home, and there's even non-medical home care for people who want to stay in their own houses but need companionship or help with chores. Every care type-board and care, assisted living, memory care, respite, home care, and skilled nursing-is offered, though the main focus hits that in-between stage where people need daily help but not intensive skilled nursing all day and night. The environment aims to be peaceful, and staff pay attention to both mind and body with plenty of compassion.