Care a Lot

Care a Lot is a senior living community in Citrus Heights, CA, that provides several types of care, including assisted living, memory care for those with dementia, adult care homes, skilled nursing, hospice, and independent living, and they do so in a private, quiet neighborhood where things feel pretty home-like, with small care homes and residential care facilities spread out among peaceful streets. They have a small care home called A Garden of Paradise, which can have up to six non-ambulatory patients and offers personalized help for folks who need extra support with things like dressing, bathing, and medication, and that kind of environment helps people get more attention from staff since there usually aren't more than six or ten people in these homes. The rooms have things like cable TV and Wi-Fi, and you can choose a shared bedroom or ask to have a single, and meals come included with choices for vegetarian, kosher, and low sodium, along with room service, which might be nice for those who prefer to eat in their rooms. There's a full calendar of activities for folks who want to stay busy or meet others, with things like musical programs, fitness classes, excursions, and walks, plus organized social and community events, both indoors and outside in the common spaces or on walking paths, and they do let people have pets. Staff includes nurses, podiatrists, and other health workers, and they offer help for those with diabetes, memory problems, or folks who need respite care and hospice support, and sometimes you'll see a nurse on call or visiting doctors providing occupational or speech therapy. Care a Lot has group dining, private baths, and access to beautician and devotional services, and the homes are wheelchair-accessible with features to help folks move around safely, like walk-in showers. They also provide free help to families looking for the right care, with a local expert advisor who can guide people through picking a facility or care option, which can save a lot of time and worry for those new to the process. Transportation is available for residents who need to go to appointments or group events, and high-acuity care as well as incontinence care can be arranged for those who need it, so there's a fair bit of flexibility and support depending on what a person needs as they age. The focus here is on keeping residents comfortable, safe, and engaged, without making things feel like a big institution, and everything's kept up to state licensing standards with proper inspection reports available if you ask.