The Californian sits close to Woodland Memorial Hospital and Rite Aid, making it quick to get medical help or fill a prescription, and there's even a private path leading right to the doctors' offices which is handy for those regular appointments. The place can support up to 130 residents and holds a license from the state of California, license number 570316115, so there's peace of mind that things are regulated, and you'll find a team with an administrator, a general manager, and another administrator on staff at all times, plus medication care managers and technicians to handle daily needs. You'll find services ranging from senior independent living and assisted living to memory care, respite care, and hospice, so people can stay as their needs change, with programs like "Bridging the Gap" for seniors who can't live alone but don't need around-the-clock medical help. The memory care area has its own secured building with fenced walking paths, and uses technology like alarms and bracelets to keep those likely to wander from getting lost, and the staff knows how to care for residents dealing with memory problems, Alzheimer's, or even challenging behaviors, and there's a behavioral care team if things get difficult.
Around the property, you'll see full tubs and wheelchair-friendly paths, so mobility isn't a problem, and it feels open thanks to landscaped grounds, a secured courtyard, and walking trails for getting fresh air. There are studio, one-bedroom, and semi-private rooms, all made for comfort, and pets are welcome-cats and dogs can live here too-so there's some hominess to the place. Meals come from chefs who pay attention to special diets like vegan, gluten-free, low sodium, or low sugar, and folks can eat in the dining room with restaurant-style service or even order room service if they'd like. Activities keep people busy, with a full-time director planning art classes, exercise like stretching and Tai Chi, trivia, Wii bowling, wine tasting, gardening clubs, trips, and karaoke, with both indoor and outdoor spaces like a fitness room, game room, and a private library for quiet time. They also offer devotional services onsite and offsite for those who want spiritual support.
The staff stays 24 hours a day, always awake, and can help with all sorts of needs-everything from reminders to take medications, to help with bathing, dressing, grooming, managing incontinence, and using mechanical lifts for transfers. Residents who need help with blood sugar or insulin injections for diabetes can get it, though there's not a full insulin therapy set-up, but staff knows what to do to keep people safe. Nurses, podiatrists, and therapists visit onsite, and there's a beautician for hair care too. There's also plenty of parking for those who still drive, complimentary transportation for errands or appointments, and the location sits right on convenient bus lines. The Californian offers family support, with a family council meeting every third Thursday, and they help families and new residents feel welcome and adjust, which is something people seem to appreciate.
You'll also notice that the community tries to make life feel familiar and secure, with programs and daily structure to make residents feel as if they've never left home, providing not only care and safety, but social connection and activity, with a joyfulness to the way the staff goes about things, making it a decent option for people needing different levels of daily support, and there's a solid record of awards for quality care, though it's always best to visit and see if the feel suits your needs. Community fees and second-person fees may apply, and private pay is the way payments are handled. The Californian uses social media and Facebook, offering residents and families help with online account management to stay connected. The heartbeat of the place seems to be kindness, a steady routine, thoughtful care, and making the days a little brighter for those living with memory loss or facing the challenges of growing older.
