Atherton Baptist Homes sits on a quiet 15-acre campus in Alhambra, California, and has served seniors since 1914. People aged 60 and older, of any gender or background, are welcome and the community accepts all faiths. The campus includes a variety of apartments, cottages, duplexes, triplexes, and even condos and houses, so residents can pick what suits them best. Folks here find independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing all in one place, so as needs change, the right kind of support is close by. Atherton's licenses include US DHHS Skilled Nursing Facility #555272, CA Skilled Nursing Facility #950000105, and CA Residential Care Facility for the Elderly #197802543, which means the place follows a set of rules to keep care safe.
The community offers a long list of activities, with over 40 clubs and groups, travel outings, health and fitness classes, social gatherings, and plenty of cultural and spiritual experiences. There's a golf course right on the property, plus walking gardens and quiet common areas. Residents enjoy meals made with quality ingredients in spacious dining areas, and the Hanna Coffee Shop serves coffee from 8 to 10:30 in the morning. Amenities aim for comfort and convenience, with things like clean, well-sized rooms, nice bathrooms, and a courtyard patio where people meet. There's a resident committee that helps plan everything from trips to local theaters and museums to on-campus events like the country fair, "wholly grounds" coffee house, nursing home week, summertime tea, choir, the Singing Grannys, and flag day celebrations.
For those who need help, there are assisted living services like bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, shopping, and medication support, so folks get support but still keep as much control as they can over their day. Skilled nursing offers care for those who need more medical help, including diabetic and incontinence care, plus short-term rehab like physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Memory care serves residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, using gentle routines and therapies to keep people safe and calm. There's also an "Atherton @ Home" team-trained aides who visit to help residents age in place without moving again, offering companionship and non-medical care in familiar surroundings.
Atherton is a nonprofit Christian mission, but people of every faith and background are welcome, and the community doesn't discriminate. There are Bible studies and devotionals for those interested, but there's no pressure. The neighborhood is set up more like a friendly village, with an open patio, shared spaces, and a resident diversity program to foster inclusion. Residents help shape programs and share their stories, which makes the community feel personal and genuine. Atherton Baptist Homes accepts financial help, including Medicaid/Medi-Cal and Medicare, and is approved by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission. The environment's described as very clean, with friendly staff and supportive clinicians on site for both daily needs and emergencies. The main goal is to create a place with purpose, social connection, growth, and support-all while letting people remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
