Rowntree Gardens is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community in California, licensed with state license number 300600816, and has served seniors for over 50 years. The community can support up to 280 residents and offers living options that include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. It's certified by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia and uses a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle for memory care. Rowntree Gardens has The Cedars for assisted living and healthcare services, Elmwood Care Center offering 24-hour skilled nursing care with a 5-star Medicare rating, Gardens Memory Care Neighborhood for those living with dementia, and Acacia for independent living.
Residents get help with daily living activities like medication management, bathing, dressing, and meals, as well as 24-hour call systems and supervision. The staff includes onsite and on-call physicians trained in geriatric care, nurses in the Health and Wellness Center, and therapists from the Medicare-certified New Leaf Agency who provide occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The Memory Care neighborhood creates a safe and calm space with custom care plans and activities made for people with memory challenges.
The campus has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with sunrooms, kitchenettes, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Services include weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry, room maintenance with utilities, cable TV, and notary services. Cooking's taken care of, with chef-prepared meals three times a day in the Fireside or Patio Dining Rooms, a coffee bar, snacks, private dining rooms, and accommodations for special diets like low sugar, low sodium, vegetarian, low fat, and renal. There's restaurant-style dining for every meal and guest meal options for family and friends. The onsite beauty salon and barber shop, along with an onsite pharmacy, make daily care easy.
Residents enjoy a full schedule of social, educational, and wellness activities such as movie nights, chess club, gardening, Zumba, and outings. The grounds feel like a small town, with an enclosed courtyard, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, outdoor walking paths, indoor and outdoor common spaces, a library, fireplaces, fitness center, TV lounge, game room, computer room, and a swimming pool. There are spiritual gatherings in Heartwood Chapel and devotional services for all faiths. The community supports people who speak English, Spanish, Japanese, and Tagalog.
Transportation is available for shopping and appointments, plus resident parking and complimentary rides for certain trips. Rowntree Gardens offers respite care for short-term stays and supports "aging in place," which lets residents stay in the community as their care needs change. Services like check cashing and copy/fax are available to residents too. The staff provides care that's focused on both medical and emotional needs, with emphasis on kindness, forming friendships, and keeping people engaged. The campus is near CVS Pharmacy, Lee's Sandwiches, and Starbucks, so residents have easy access to neighborhood shops and restaurants. Rowntree Gardens creates a close-knit atmosphere where seniors can find comfort, support, and a range of activities as they age.
