Shinkle Cottage in Huntington Beach, California, sits in a quiet neighborhood and is home to six assisted living units with 1-bedroom, small functional studios, and shared living quarters, and the rooms have safe designs. The grounds are fully secured, and apartment layouts make moving around easier and safer. Residents get three meals a day from an on-site culinary chef, and there's an on-site dietitian to help with dietary needs, plus a dementia-friendly menu for folks who need it, and all-day snacks are always available if someone gets hungry between meals. The dining hall is bright and well-lit, there's a private dining area for families to use, and the community kitchen is open for group activities or baking together. The home has a washer and dryer, so personal laundry is taken care of, and the staff offer help with bathing and dressing if someone needs extra support.
Care at Shinkle Cottage is personalized for each person with custom needs assessments and care plans, and the staff can help with medication management, bathing, dressing, falls management, plus continence and incontinence care. They offer speech and occupational therapy, and Parkinson's care, and have services for people with Alzheimer's and memory impairments. Health is monitored with regular screenings, and home health services are available, and residents with high acuity care needs can often stay. The staff are up all night to keep watch and are trained to handle medication and assist with mobility, and there's a strong emphasis on memory care and keeping residents safe and comfortable, and Spanish and Filipino are spoken by the staff for those who need those languages.
Besides personalized care, residents can enjoy the exercise room, library, theater or movie room, and game room, with scheduled activities to encourage socialization, plus devotional activities, and movie nights for everyone. There's a concierge if someone needs help arranging things, and internet access is available throughout the property, and parking is offered for visiting family. There's a community garden, outdoor walking paths for fresh air, and common indoor areas for relaxing or joining in on group activities. Safety is a focus, and the property also has a pharmacy and nearby access to healthcare providers. Scheduled transportation helps people keep appointments or get out for social events when desired. The facility runs from 8AM to 9PM on weekdays and 8AM to 5:30PM on weekends, and a senior living advisor is available to help families find out more, arrange assessments, or get information. While pricing isn't listed, families can contact the facility for more details or to ask about availability.
