Exeter Manor sits at 800 East Chestnut Street in Exeter, California, and is owned by Nenita Abaa. This place has care staff and employees on site and gets licensed by the California Department of Social Services to house up to 36 residents, so you might notice a quieter, homey feeling here. The community offers several levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, home care, hospice, respite, and rehabilitation. There's a program called LifeCare that covers many kinds of support for health and independence. People living here can get help with daily activities like bathing, getting dressed, managing medications, and eating healthy meals planned by diet experts, and they always serve three homemade meals a day plus snacks.
For folks with complex health needs or those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, the community provides 24-hour support, memory care programs, and secure environments with advanced safety features, like an emergency call system in every room and special activities meant to help with memory and engagement. There's round-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services, wound care, and support for things like diabetes or incontinence if needed. Staff are trained to handle diabetic needs, two-person transfers, non-ambulatory care, and other special care, and you'll see caring advisors available every day of the week to answer questions and guide families. Specific care packages fit different health needs, so if someone needs a short stay or respite care, the community can arrange that too.
Residents can live in private and semi-private suites, and some rooms come with whirlpool spas, individual climate controls, views, and high-speed internet with extended cable service. Every room features an emergency call system to keep residents safe day and night. For folks who like community living, there are indoor and outdoor common areas, including well-maintained patios, walking trails, gardens, and an enclosed courtyard. For exercise and wellness, you'll find an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, a wellness center, a sauna, a health room, a gym for workout programs, and even walking paths and recreation courts for bocce ball, pickleball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a putting green.
Meals are shared in nice dining spaces, and there are special dining programs for those needing specific nutrition, such as for diabetes or elevated blood pressure. There's a cafe, a bistro grille, and a beauty shop or salon right on the grounds, and you'll spot amenities like a billiard room, ballroom, an art studio, an auditorium, a community clubhouse, a computer lab, a library, and the historic chapel where devotional services and community gatherings happen regularly.
Charisma Exeter Manor is part of the larger community, and activities director plans daily and weekly events-on-site and off-site group exercises, arts and crafts, games, movie nights, music programs, flower gardening, and programs like animal therapy and music therapy. There's a focus on wellness and staying engaged, from planned educational classes to creative activities, board games, and community evening events. People living here also enjoy time with visiting youth groups, and even have pets around, as cats and dogs are part of the amenities.
Transportation services include scheduled trips with buses, vans, or cars for doctor's visits, errands, and even spiritual gatherings. There's always someone coordinating rides and helping get groceries or visits squared away if needed. The staff can help arrange appointments and offer support seven days a week.
This senior living community welcomes both long-term residents and those needing short-term stays. It supports independence with optional services and offers a secure space for residents living with memory loss, including activities that help prevent wandering and reduce any confusion. Security features keep the place safe for everyone, and there are plenty of ways for each resident to stay involved, whether enjoying outdoor terraces, finding quiet in the library, or joining group activities in the community center. Residents often say the environment's lively and there's always something going on, yet it still feels like a comfortable place to call home.
