The Hills of Stillman sits in a quiet neighborhood next to the University of Redlands campus and a public park with walking paths and a gazebo, so seniors can enjoy both peaceful grounds and places to stroll. The place is family-owned and keeps things small, with only about 15 to 18 residents at a time, which means the staff pays attention to each person and gets to know them pretty well. Seniors here live in a modern, home-like care home with both private and shared rooms, and many rooms include private patios where residents can sit and get some fresh air. Leather chairs and a big television make the living room feel comfortable, and the kitchen and dining area have space for family-style meals or chef-prepared food. There's a large activity room, an arts room, a game room, a library, and a piano, along with outdoor covered patios, gardens, and half an acre of winding paths for walking or relaxing with a pet, since live-in pets are sometimes allowed.
The staff at The Hills of Stillman offers assisted living, in-home care, and memory care for Alzheimer's disease and related conditions, along with respite and hospice services. Caregivers are on site all day and night, checking in regularly and able to help with things like bathing, getting dressed, eating, grooming, and incontinence care. There's help with medication management, and a nurse is on-call for questions. Senior helpers are available. Each resident gets an adaptive care plan that changes with their needs, so they can age in place without having to move somewhere else if more help is needed later on. The facility offers laundry, fresh linen and towels, and even a mobile pharmacy for easy access to medicine. An emergency alert system in every room adds a layer of safety.
Here, people like to socialize and feel like part of a community, whether that's playing music, doing crafts, joining the "Me-Time" program for cognitive and personal growth, or meeting live-in pets. The activities director and other staff plan regular events, so no one gets left out. Residents can visit with family or friends any time of day or night, and tours are available for people thinking about moving in. The culture encourages connection and kinship, and the environment is calm, safe, and friendly. The location's handy, too: it's close to downtown Redlands for shopping and meals, but tucked away from the busy streets. This place isn't large or fancy, but it aims to be comfortable and caring, and it does a solid job offering seniors the main things they need to feel at home.
