A Touch Above Care, Inc.

A TOUCH ABOVE CARE, INC. is a small residential care home located at 5800 Llano Road in Atascadero, California, that's licensed for up to 6 seniors and first opened back in April of 2009, so it's been around awhile and offers a peaceful environment out on 5 acres among oak and pine trees, where you'll find comfortable lounge areas both inside and outside for relaxing, and if someone's a bit more active there's a swimming pool to enjoy and some nice garden spots for anyone who likes to dig in the dirt or just sit outside. The home's purpose built for senior care and offers private or shared rooms that can be furnished with your own things, plus they've got private baths, full tubs, and wheelchair accessible showers, which helps a lot for folks who need those features, and they also let residents bring their cats or dogs, as long as they fit the weight limits, so pets are welcome here, which isn't always the case at places like this.

The staff provides 24-hour awake care, and there's always a caregiver on site with patience and compassion, and they've got over 30 years of combined experience, so they know how to help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and managing medications for folks who need it, plus they're able to tailor care plans for individuals, which is helpful because everyone's needs are different, and the staff includes home health RNs, LVNs, and CNAs, so there's someone qualified to help with more complex health needs - like diabetic care, incontinence care, disease-specific care like for cancer, and even high acuity care for folks with a lot going on health-wise, and if a resident can't walk, the team can assist with transfers using mechanical lifts if needed. There's also memory care provided in a secured separate building with a wander guard system and special technology, so those with dementia or a history of wandering are protected, and they're able to handle non-ambulatory residents and even people with major behavioral challenges.

Meals are cooked in-house, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks offered daily, and there are options for kosher and vegetarian diets, which is good if someone has specific meal preferences or restrictions, and there's light housekeeping and laundry included, so those chores are done for you. Activity programs are built around residents' interests and offer group or one-on-one activities, gardening, patio BBQs, and day trips-sometimes heading to the beach or other outings, and the staff encourages social engagement in ways that make sense for each person. The home offers transportation for doctor visits, social outings, or family events, with resident parking available, complimentary rides within reason, and transportation for additional cost if it's further afield, and the property's got easy access to public transit for those who need it.

There's a doctor on call, hospice and respite care available, plus support for veterans' benefits and aides if someone qualifies. The place doesn't take Medicare unless otherwise certified, so that's something to keep in mind when considering payment options. The whole setting feels relaxed, set back from town and surrounded by hills, with plenty of places to sit quietly or visit with friends, and the services aim to help seniors keep as much independence as possible while making sure someone's there any time help is needed, all wrapped up in a homelike, country atmosphere.