Rio Las Palmas sits on about five acres with well-kept grounds and pretty walking paths in Stockton, California, and you'll see the three-story building with a nice warm lobby and a waterfall right when you come in, so it feels elegant and welcoming, and you'll notice they have a Facebook page if you want to look them up for photos or updates. They offer several living options with independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, home care, and short-term respite care if someone needs a temporary place to stay after surgery or so caregivers can take a break. The facility provides studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with many having balconies or patios that overlook the park-like grounds, and they're pet-friendly too, with a dog park and even a pet therapy program, so residents don't have to give up their furry friends if they move in, but they do keep no smoking policies inside the building to keep the air clean. Residents can join MyChoice dining and have two or three meals a day-prepared by a chef-with choices for dietary needs, and there's both a regular dining room and a private one for special occasions, while snacks seem available around the day.
The community has a barber and beauty salon onsite for haircuts, set in a pretty area with both a pond and a gazebo, and there's a big activity center, plus a movie theater for regular movie nights, a fitness center, game rooms, and a big indoor and outdoor heated pool, and even a clubhouse for people who live in cottages, which is handy, and folks often like getting together for group trips to nearby shops or attending scheduled exercise classes, bingo nights, and lots of clubs, so there are many ways to stay busy or meet neighbors. Devotional services take place in the chapel onsite, while there's a library and computer center for reading or staying connected, and you'll see community gardens along with Wi-Fi in shared areas for convenience. Housekeeping and laundry services mean residents don't have to worry about chores, and staff are around 24 hours a day, with nurses and therapists available, plus the doctor on call and in-house visits, so help is close whether it's managing medication or dealing with health changes, and they offer specialized memory care with safety features for those who need it, like special rooms designed to reduce confusion.
Transportation services are provided to take residents to doctor's appointments or go shopping, and they have covered, gated parking for those living there and visiting guests, so it's secure, and the community is wheelchair accessible with showers set up for mobility needs. Residents can choose male-only or female-only areas if they wish, and there are many floor plans with both kitchenettes and full kitchens, in case someone likes cooking now and then. The staff are friendly and seem to know the residents by name, focusing on giving personal attention and individual care, whether that's through social activities meant to encourage friendships or therapy programs for physical and cognitive health, and security is present at all hours. Rates for independent living start at $2,900, and assisted living starts at $3,300, with services like bathing, dressing, and daily support included for those who want it. The resort-style environment, with the emphasis on quality living and safety, has earned the community recognition as a Five Star Quality Care setting.
