Bentley Suites by SCH

Bentley Suites by SCH sits in Santa Monica and serves as an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community, and it's designed for seniors who want help while keeping as much freedom as possible, and the place really tries to make you feel at home with different suites to choose from, some studio, some shared, and just like most people need, there are things like laundry rooms, a wheelchair ramp, an elevator, and a courtyard in the center where people can go out and get some air or even do a little gardening or play games, all while being secure because the building's got monitored entrances and a special area that's locked down for folks with memory loss who might wander, and they even use special bracelets to help with safety. The staff include people like an RN, Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Nutrition Director, and Activity Director, so if someone needs medicine reminders or help with insulin or just help getting around, bathing, or dressing, someone's always on hand, day and night, and they also support people who have diabetes, need two-person transfers, or use lifts, and if a resident acts out or tries to leave, the place takes that into account, even caring for people who may have tough behaviors. They accept both cats and dogs, and will help take care of them, too, so that makes it feel more like home and less like a hospital, and senior activities can mean anything from brain fitness and art classes, karaoke, or fitness like stretching, Tai Chi, and yoga, and there's a big screen HDTV in an entertainment area so people can watch movies together if they like. The dining can be in the main room or with room service, and they serve three meals a day, with options for special diets if someone needs gluten-free, vegan, low sugar, or kosher meals, and family can visit for guest meals; the kitchen is commercial-grade with a chef, so food gets made fresh and special requests can be met. Staff offer help with things like laundry, room cleaning, and medication, and there are devotional services (though they're offsite), plus scheduled classes and trips out of the building. Transportation gets offered for an extra cost, and people can come for respite or hospice as needed, and the community fee is $2,000 or $200 for respite, while staying costs about $6,500 for a studio and $3,600 for a semi-private room. There's always supervision, a secured property, a focus on aging in place so you don't need to move if your needs grow, and the building keeps the look and feel of a comfortable home, with covered tables for sitting outside in fresh air but out of the sun, two staircases for getting around, and a full-time administrator always around. Bentley Suites by SCH puts effort into daily life, taking care of personal, social, and spiritual needs with trained staff, a safe environment, and spaces where anyone can feel comfortable, valued, and cared for, whether needing a little help or a lot.