Berland Home Care sits in Chula Vista, California, in two licensed board and care homes called Berland Home Care I and II, where each house cares for up to 6 seniors and both have a calm, home-like feeling, which many people prefer over bigger retirement centers. The staff helps with things like bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication and they're trained caregivers, some LVNs, with visiting nurses and doctors who come by, so there's always someone available day or night, including live-in staff and workers who handle housekeeping and laundry. Residents get nutritious meals that taste good, cooked-to-order or plated, and there are diabetic, dairy-free, mechanical/pureed, and other special diets; if someone can't eat in the dining room or simply wants to eat alone, tray service in the room is an option. Group activities happen on-site and off-site, and there's an effort to support both mental and physical health, with activities and a community culture that feels warm, friendly, and personal, and staff who are helpful and kind to everyone.
Berland Home Care provides skilled care for those needing single-person assist, two-person assist, and Hoyer lift transfers, and there's equipment for both simple and complex needs, whether it's oxygen, high acuity care, or hospice support. For people with Alzheimer's or dementia, the community has a secure memory care area in a separate building, with a computerized wand alert system to keep people safe from wandering, and staff accept residents with major behavior issues in this part of the facility. The team helps with incontinent care, medication management, medical supplies, and terminal care, and the homes are wheelchair accessible with tubs, showers, and private or shared rooms. The homes serve clients from the San Diego Regional Center, support several waivers like the Assisted Living Waiver Program, and speak several languages including Filipino.
People say the environment is clean, calm, and relaxed, and meals use quality ingredients. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal care services run smoothly because the staff is attentive, accessible, and tries to help everyone stay as independent as possible, so residents can get more help while staying in the same place if their needs change. Activities range from simple house games to outings, and the houses allow smoking outdoors. The approach at Berland Home Care focuses on loving support and attentiveness, and there's a special effort to help people keep their independence and comfort while building good relationships with caregivers and other seniors.
