The Nest - Hayvenhurst sits about 6.9 miles outside Topanga, California, in Encino, and offers a cozy, private setting for up to six seniors, making it feel more like a home than a large facility. The community has six state-licensed beds and focuses on assisted living and memory care for people over 60, including help with daily activities like bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and transferring. Staff members provide personal care, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and prepare meals with attention to nutrition, organic ingredients, and special diets, like diabetes or allergy needs. Residents can choose furnished private or shared rooms that include air conditioning, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, showers or tubs, internet, and cable TV, with everything on the ground floor for easy access. There's a dining room for scheduled or anytime meals, and the kitchen offers vegetarian and allergy-friendly options.
The environment supports memory care needs and is built to keep seniors safe, using structured programs to reduce confusion and prevent wandering for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. Staff always stays close by for 24-hour supervision, and the small size of the home means a higher staff-to-resident ratio, which helps with more personalized attention. The Nest encourages independence and dignity for all residents, and care plans are made for each person, adapting as care needs change over time. Extra services like diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and assistance with transfers are also available. Residents can take part in activities and programs that support social, physical, mental, and emotional needs, such as creative arts, movie nights, group meals, shopping trips, and even pet therapy, as the home allows residents to bring pets.
People living at The Nest don't have to worry about chores, home maintenance, or finding a ride, since housekeeping, linen services, and transportation to doctor's appointments are included. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, with emergency alert systems in every room. The staff helps with activities of daily living, manages medications, and keeps everyone connected and comfortable in a warm, community environment. The Nest also supports families by offering respite care for seniors who need temporary stays. The community makes a point to keep the atmosphere friendly and welcoming, promoting close relationships among staff and residents. The facility does not accept Medicare and is not certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services but is licensed by the state as a personal care home and regulated by the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services. Residents and families can find helpful amenities like a garden, walking paths, and safe spaces to explore local weather, health facilities, and parks. The Nest - Hayvenhurst is designed to give seniors a place where they can live with autonomy and enjoy a sense of home, with all care and support readily available when needed.
