Assisted Living in Los Angeles

If you're looking for an assisted living facility in the Santa Monica, CA area, you may want to consider The Gardens of Santa Monica as a possible option.  The facility encourages residents to be as independent as they are capable of.  At the same time, should any resident need it, help is always available.

Services are an important part of the decision-making process when looking at assisted living facilities.  Some of the services offered at The Gardens of Santa Monica include:

• Staff that is available 24/7
• An emergency call system installed in each apartment that residents can use any time if they ever need help
• Three meals provided daily, with special meals for residents with specific diets
• Showers with wheelchair accessibility
• Full sized tubs that are easy for residents of all sizes to fit into
• Parking for residents who still own cars
• Staff that is trained to help residents with basic living needs, including help with cleaning, help with dressing, and help with grooming
• Special care for incontinence
• Housekeeping provided on a routine basis
• Laundry and linen services provided on a routine basis
• Staff that is trained to help residents manage medications
• Licensed nurses on the staff and a doctor on-call
• On-site visits from a podiatrist, dentist, physical therapist, speech therapist, and occupational therapist
• Transportation for residents going to appointments and off-site activities
• Individual control for heating and air conditioning in each apartment

The Gardens of Santa Monica also has amenities available to residents.  Exercise programs and an exercise room offer residents the chance to get some exercise in.  Residents who enjoy reading can spend some time at the facility’s library.  For residents who enjoy activities that promote creativity, there are arts and crafts programs for them to join.  Religious activities are offered to residents who have a strong spiritual side.  Indoor common areas provide places for residents to meet up and socialize with each other.  There are outdoor gardens to visit if residents ever feel they need some fresh air.  Small dogs and cats are allowed at the facility as pets so long as they receive approval from the facility’s management.