Golden Years Board and Care sits over on 15822 Mayall Street in Granada Hills, and what you'll notice first are the family pictures along the walls and the remodeled floors, which all make it feel pretty homey, and they've been family-owned and running for about 20 years now, caring for up to six residents at a time, and each person gets a plan that's based on what they need, whether it's lighter help or more involved care since they cover light, medium, and heavy care levels. The staff stays awake and on-site 24 hours a day, so there's always someone to help with things like grooming, toileting, or reminding folks about daily tasks, and a doctor stays on call with visiting specialists like a podiatrist, dentist, and therapists coming by regularly. Golden Years Board and Care focuses quite a bit on memory care, so they've got a secure, purpose-built section just for people living with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia, and for those who might wander or need some extra watching, they've got a wander alert system and even a computerized setup to let staff know if someone's heading for an unsafe area.
The property itself offers both indoor and outdoor areas, along with private baths, wheelchair-accessible showers, and a mix of ground floor units, and they keep it easy for everyone to get around, so those in wheelchairs or needing a little more help don't have much trouble. There's Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus meals are provided daily, and you'll find quite a spread since the kitchen serves regular, kosher, vegan, gluten-free, low sodium, low sugar, and even organic options, with room service for those who prefer dining in their own space. A professional chef handles the meals, and anytime dining is possible. Activities are a big part of daily life, both onsite and offsite, so residents can join in devotional services, exercise classes like yoga and stretching, garden outside, work on art or cooking projects, brain fitness, intergenerational programs, karaoke, and there are even trips and wine tasting available, which seems like something different for a small setting. They do memory care, board and care, hospice, respite stays for short-term help or breaks, and also aging in place support, plus there's access to offsite restaurants and local entertainment if someone's up for an outing.
The staff can do one-person and two-person transfers, and have mechanical lifts for people who need them, and they're able to manage diabetic and incontinence care, plus they have standby help for those who sometimes need more supervision to stay safe. Golden Years Board and Care also supports residents that can be physically aggressive or act out behaviorally, which isn't true everywhere, and they handle folks at risk of leaving the property with dedicated safety plans and secure settings. The secure memory care area sits in a separate building to help keep everyone comfortable and prevent wandering, and there's supervision or reminders as needed. Residents' health is watched through medication management, behavioral support, and high acuity memory care, and there's even a beautician on-site for hair and grooming, along with private dining and community service programs. They allow pets and have both indoor and outdoor spaces for visits and relaxation, and if transportation is needed, there's parking as well as complimentary rides provided for appointments or trips. Golden Years Board and Care keeps things simple with a focus on safety, supervision, and a steady routine, while still letting folks stay as independent as they can for as long as they're able.
