Andrew Elijah's Guest Home

Andrew Elijah's Guest Home sits in San Leandro at 1234 Purdue Street, and it mainly helps older adults who need some extra help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, or taking their medicine, and when someone needs memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, they've got a secure spot with around-the-clock support, so nobody's left alone if they need help in the middle of the night. The place has six licensed beds in a cozy residential care home, and this small size means staff get to know each person, which helps them give attention that fits the resident's own needs, especially when it comes to things like helping with medication, getting dressed, or making sure folks don't miss meals, and the trained aides are there day and night, just in case anything goes wrong. If someone likes being social, there are group activities, things like exercise, games, arts, movie nights, outings, and sometimes just sitting out on the patio alongside beautifully kept walking paths, or using the computer, or looking through books in the library, and they can join in or just enjoy peace and quiet in the community dining room or their own room, which could be a studio or a single-bedroom suite with safety features, kitchenettes, and emergency buttons, and if anyone needs laundry, cleaning, or housekeeping, that's part of the package. They're pretty serious about memory care too, offering programs that can help slow down memory loss, keep anxiety down, and help residents keep as much independence as possible, and family is encouraged to visit, with planned gatherings and a friendly, helpful atmosphere among the staff, all of whom stick to a social model of care, focusing on support and community. Residents don't need to worry about getting to special events or doctor appointments because transportation is covered, and regular wellness visits from a nurse with one on-call if anything pops up helps families worry a little less, and the meals are balanced, served in a well-lit dining area, with on-site catering for special occasions. There's a focus on making the place feel safe, welcoming, and comfortable, so those little things like a hair salon, patios, a fitness and therapy area, and even a movie room are there, and while pets aren't allowed, people find company in shared and private rooms and the general culture of kindness among the staff. This guest home isn't certified by Medicare, and it won't accept Medicare payments, but it's licensed with license number 15600471 as a residential care facility for the elderly, and reviews say the place is kind and joyful, scoring 9.0 from three reviews, so it fills a real need for seniors looking for long-term care in a family-type setting.