Solano Life House in Dixon, California is a small, ranch-style senior care home that's been serving Solano County for over 30 years, and you'll find both assisted living and memory care services here, with specialized staff available around the clock, doing regular checks and helping residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and taking medications, so folks can keep their independence as long as possible while still getting the help they need. There's a separate building just for memory care, built to meet the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the doors and grounds are secure, with a computerized system and alarm bracelets to keep people safe if they're prone to wandering or tricky behaviors, and the staff know how to care for people who might need extra patience. You'll see an activity calendar full of social, educational, and wellness events-for example, chair yoga, art, gardening, game nights, trips, and music-with two full-time activities directors who make sure there's something for everyone to get the mind and body going, even brain fitness classes for memory care residents. The community lets residents keep small pets, including cats and dogs, and there's help for pet care if needed, plus gardens, a dining room, and both indoor and outdoor spaces for sitting or gathering, all wheelchair-friendly and easy to get around.
Meals come in a restaurant-style setting, with gluten-free, vegan, low-sodium, low-sugar, and kosher options, and people can choose to eat with others or have room service, and there are communal dining areas so family or friends can join. The private or semi-private rooms each have climate control, emergency call systems, and private baths, and folks are welcome to bring their own belongings to make the space feel like home. The staff is on hand 24/7, including a part-time nurse, medication technicians, and medication care managers, all trained to help with everything from diabetic and incontinence care to behavioral issues, heavy care, and even mechanical lifts for those who need extra support getting around; they're also ready to help with hospice, respite, or palliative care if necessary. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services keep things tidy and comfortable, and there's high-speed WiFi and cable in every room, along with transportation for doctor's appointments, outings, and even trips in a 15-passenger van.
This is a low staff-to-resident ratio place, with an intimate, close-knit feeling, where the staff knows residents and families, and everyone works together-including for community service programs and intergenerational activities-to keep folks connected, and there's even financial guidance if someone needs help navigating insurance or VA benefits. Solano Life House has an all-inclusive, flat fee pricing structure, so the price is transparent, and you won't see extra charges for higher care needs. The facility is licensed for 38 beds under license number 486804218, with both studio apartments and semi-private rooms, and the whole environment is designed to support aging in place, which means people can stay here even as their care requirements change. There are regular outings, religious and devotional services (both on and offsite), fitness programs with equipment, arts and crafts, a recreation room, and a peaceful courtyard, along with daily meals, laundry, and room cleaning. Solano Life House has a long-standing commitment to reviewing and improving care, puts a big focus on family and community engagement, and has special programs and resources, like health information and symptom checkers, for residents and families who want to stay informed. The whole ranch-style place is smaller and friendlier than a big institutional facility, but a bit bigger than a traditional board and care home, and it's clear the team puts in the effort to keep people safe, happy, and involved, always ready to adjust care to fit the person, not the other way around.
