Jeanne Jugan Residence sits in San Pedro, California, and it's run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, who care for seniors in a way that follows the Catholic faith and traditions, so you'll see sisters living and working beside other staff in the building, which has about 100 residents and a bit of a waiting list. The residence has four levels of care-skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, and memory care-and you'll find respite care, hospice, home care, and support for low-income seniors right alongside those services. This place has a long history, starting way back in 1905 with a mission rooted in helping the elderly poor, and they moved from St. Ann's Home in Los Angeles to the current San Pedro spot in 1979 after building a new, fire-safe home with big ocean views, and they do all this under a state license, number 191603205.
The main building is about 150,000 square feet and it's got studio apartments, furnished rooms, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and high-speed internet, and the upper floors even let people look straight out at the Pacific. Residents get meals-restaurant-style dining as well as special options for allergies, diabetes, and other health concerns-plus you'll find communal dining rooms, snack areas, and meals made for groups or to fit personal needs. There's laundry, housekeeping, move-in help, and a full schedule of activities like games, movie nights, arts and crafts, music, fitness, and outings, with library access, a beauty salon, and a computer room, while the grounds include gardens, walking trails, and places to gather outside for community or prayer.
The staff includes sisters, lay caregivers, and part-time nurses, and beds are available for those who need full nursing care, physical therapy, help with wheelchairs, or even psychiatric and podiatry care, and they have around-the-clock emergency alert systems and a 24-hour call setup so residents can always get help. They have a strong tradition of caring for people who can't get around much or who need daily help with things like bathing and dressing, and they offer memory care and medical management, diabetic and incontinence care, and skilled nursing support, along with visits from doctors, dentists, and psychiatrists. There's a focus on personal, compassionate service, and they interview every potential staff member in person and offer training. The home welcomes people from all backgrounds and has care and services in multiple languages, though it maintains a Catholic presence that shapes daily life, with in-house religious services and other faith-based activities, supporting people who want that sense of tradition or community prayer.
Financially, Jeanne Jugan Residence accepts checks, credit cards, insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare, and staff offer help with financial planning and even support for selling a home if that's needed, with guidance for veterans' aid as well. There are volunteer and employment opportunities if family or community want to get involved, and transportation and parking are available for visitors or outings. Most who come here are older adults dealing with health, money, or housing concerns, and the community sticks close to its mission, inspired by Jeanne Jugan herself, to serve "the poor as Our Lord," depending in part on donations and the support of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Regular tours are offered so interested seniors or their families can meet the people, see the living spaces, and get a feel for the daily routines, and they'll also find devotionals, community events, and support for families who want to stay close and involved in care.
