Paula's Guest Home is a small, home-like residential care community in Whittier, California, designed for seniors who need help with daily living, and it's licensed as a Residential Care Elderly (RCE) facility by the state. The facility has six beds and offers both private and semi-private rooms with prices that can vary depending on the services a resident chooses. Meals are made with quality ingredients and special diets are possible, including options for residents with diabetes or high blood pressure. Staff prepare nutritious food and work closely with residents to make sure everyone gets what they need. Residents enjoy free coffee, fruit water, and a comfortable setting that makes it feel more like home, and the lobby has parakeets and a clean fish tank, which many people find welcoming.
Paula's Guest Home has a 4.0-star rating, and people often describe the staff as helpful and kind, creating a place with a sense of community and support. They offer both assisted living and memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, and staff are trained to be patient and compassionate as they help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and other daily activities. The facility is set up to be safe and comfortable, with furnished rooms, housekeeping, laundry, a dining room, a garden, walking paths, an Emergency Alert System, and 24-hour supervision. There's wheelchair accessible showers and non-ambulatory care for those who use wheelchairs. Nurses, a podiatrist, a dentist, and a doctor are available on call when needed, and there's physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well.
Residents at Paula's Guest Home can spend time on planned activities that take place both inside and outside the facility, including movie nights, music, art, exercise, and game areas. There are therapist-led programs like music therapy and animal therapy, along with off-site trips if anyone wants to get out for a bit. The facility has a beauty and barber service, sometimes with visiting stylists, and offers a sauna, jacuzzi, and organized social nights. Transportation for errands or appointments is available, and there's parking for residents who have their own cars. The staff always tries to tailor care to each person, so residents feel comfortable, independent, and respected. Paula's Guest Home allows both men and women, and it's a pet-friendly place, so some people may bring their pets with them.
Special services like respite stays and hospice care are available for those who need shorter-term support or more comfort at the end of life. There's always help for things like getting in and out of the shower, using the bathroom, dressing, or just moving around. New residents get extra help with moving in, and staff coordinate closely with doctors and families to make sure everyone feels included and cared for each day.
