Marycrest Manor sits in Culver City, CA, among spacious grounds and gardens, and has a home-like campus with nice panoramic views, so residents can walk or sit outside whenever they want which can be pretty refreshing. The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles have sponsored Marycrest Manor since 2002, and it runs as a non-profit community that holds Catholic values, though it welcomes all. The place offers several types of living arrangements, including memory care, residential home care, independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care, so people with different needs find support here. The staff includes more than 70 people, with caregivers and nurses who give 24/7 care, and they're known for being joyful and kind, which seems to matter a lot for those living there. There's always someone to help with things like bathing, dressing, toileting, meals, and medication, and they provide wheelchair assistance for those who need it. Medical services include nursing care, wound care, medication help, podiatry, and a full set of therapies-physical, speech, occupational, and restorative-plus rehabilitation if that's needed after a hospital stay.
Residents' rooms come with cable TV, housekeeping, kitchens or kitchenettes, and laundry service, and there's a fire sprinkler system and wide hallways for safety. For comfort and daily life, there are washers and dryers on-site, WIFI, a salon/barbershop, a dining room with chef-prepared meals, and nutritional care overseen by staff. Meals are planned to be healthy and the community handles laundry and dry cleaning, too. The facility holds regular social activities, entertainment, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and education programs, keeping people active and connected; plus, there's a full activities calendar and a newsletter. There's also a game and activities room where folks can spend time with others, and guest parking is available, which makes visits from family easier.
The Carmelite Sisters put a lot of focus on pastoral care and keeping a religious and family-like atmosphere. Residents have access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies, and restorative therapy for ongoing health needs. The community is recognized with several awards, including Best of Senior Living and a Five-Star overall rating-along with high scores in health inspections and staffing-plus they received a "High Performing" ranking from US News and World Report. Marycrest Manor accepts long-term care insurance, and the care approach centers on dignity, purpose, and fulfillment for every resident, all while meeting daily physical needs and offering help as needed, so folks can participate in daily life at their own pace.
