Montecito Manor sits right in the heart of Watsonville, California, inside the old Watsonville Community Hospital building that first opened in 1938, and the place feels calm with its 2.5 acres of park-like gardens where residents can go for walks or just sit outside for a bit of quiet. The community has 85 beds and helps many people who need different levels of care, including assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, skilled nursing, and hospice help. The staff can help with everything from bathing and dressing to giving medications and managing diabetes, and they handle laundry and daily room cleaning too, so things stay comfortable. There's always someone to help, with 24-hour awake staff, an on-site house physician, a 24-hour call system, and nurses there 12 to 16 hours a day. People who need extra help can get it, whether that means someone standing by while they move, help from one or two staff on bigger tasks, or using mechanical lifts when necessary.
Rooms come nicely furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes, and there are options for studio and semi-private rooms. The building keeps a homelike feeling but still offers the services people need, and it's big enough for people to have their space but still feel part of a community. Everyone gets special care plans just for them, and there's a focus on helping people stay as independent as possible, even as their needs change.
Montecito Manor sets up a lot of daily activities like bingo, outings, social coffee gatherings, devotional meetings, arts and music programs, movie nights, and fitness classes, plus some things residents run themselves. There's an Activities Lounge, indoor and outdoor common spaces, a library, computer center, beauty salon, game room, and even resident pets-at least for cat owners-are welcome. Meals are cooked by chefs with thought for nutrition, allergies, and preferences, served restaurant-style, and there are snacks and a beverage bar available throughout the day.
The community provides transportation to appointments and outings, and families can rest easier knowing there's round-the-clock medical supervision and specialized care for those with memory issues or mobility concerns. Montecito Manor takes care of things most people might worry about, like managing medicine, special diets, wound care, and incontinence. Staff get noticed for their friendliness and helpfulness, and past awards reflect people's satisfaction with the care. The community has a long history (over 25 years as family owned), keeps a clean environment, and is known locally for being both peaceful and welcoming. Montecito Manor can offer different care levels, personalized to what each resident needs, allowing people to stay on as needs change without having to move again. Folks can visit www.montecitomanor.com for more details or reach out for availability.