Ponté Palmero sits on a 23-acre campus in the foothills of El Dorado County, offering seniors a choice of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a quiet, landscaped setting with cottage homes and apartments that are easy to get around in, and there are plenty of walking paths and green spaces, too, so if you enjoy getting outdoors, that's a good fit. There are 233 units, all with full kitchens, granite countertops, private patios, attached garages, and in-home washers and dryers, with air conditioning, cable, utilities, trash, and weekly housekeeping included, and the community is smoke-free and pet-friendly, with an on-site dog walker to help with your animal if you need it.
The main clubhouse has a restaurant-style dining room where chefs prepare meals from scratch, and you can get gluten-free, vegetarian, pureed, and heart-healthy foods, plus tray service in your room if you need it, and there's also a bistro for casual dining and covered outside seating. Residents get three meals a day, and the kitchen accommodates most dietary needs, so folks with restrictions aren't left out, and there's a full-service beauty salon, library, outdoor grilling stations, fitness center, and even a warm-water spa and pool, so there are plenty of choices for relaxation and wellness. Wellness programs include yoga, fitness classes, walking groups, and a trainer, and there are regular activities such as arts and crafts, bunco, bridge, socials, movies, and family counseling, as well as group trips to the opera, baseball games, local casinos, shopping, and even tours around Apple Mountain and Gold Country.
The community focuses on safety, with a fully gated, electronically controlled entrance, video surveillance, security patrols, emergency pendants, and 24-hour staff, including Med-Techs, RNs, caregivers, and therapists licensed for skilled nursing and physical, occupational, and speech therapies all on-site, which makes it easier for residents to get help when they need it. Memory care has its own secure area with a Hoyer lift and 12 hours of planned activities each day, including music and pet therapy, helping to keep residents with dementia or Alzheimer's safe and engaged, and there's one-on-one care for bathing, transfers, medication reminders, and meals, too.
People get help with daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and even medication management, and assisted living plans are personalized for each person, so folks get just the support they actually need. Housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, and maintenance are all included, letting residents focus on hobbies, social events, or just relaxing, and there are many common areas for activities, religious gatherings, or just spending time with neighbors.
Ponté Palmero takes COVID-19 precautions seriously, following CDC guidelines, and helps residents stay safe and as independent as possible. There are on-site therapy care and even hospice services as needs change over time, which lets people stay in their homes longer with a familiar care team. The campus has solar power, and the design tries to make life simple and pleasant while still supporting people as they age. Shopping, groceries, and Marshall Medical are close by, and transportation and shuttle services are regular, with outings and doctor visits arranged as needed.
The apartments are well-appointed, with little touches like curtains or blinds already in place. Regular housekeeping, laundry, and trash services are included so residents don't have to handle chores, but privacy and freedom are respected. The environment tries to be warm and welcoming, fostering social connections and offering a range of clubs and group events that fit different interests, and everything from a putting green and billiards to TED talks and wine club is on site. Ponté Palmero has received recognition as one of the best choices for assisted living in the area by Assisted Living Magazine, but the focus always stays on caring for residents and helping them live as comfortably and independently as possible.
