Otilia's Board and Care

Otilia's Board And Care sits in a quiet Lake Forest neighborhood, in a big house that feels more like a home than a facility, and it's run by Ms. Otilia Kovak and her family who've been doing this work since 1992. The house holds up to 6 seniors, giving each person a private room with their own bathroom, and there's a warm, relaxing atmosphere with a backyard and patio for sitting outside when the weather's nice. Residents get help with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and grooming, along with laundry, housekeeping, and room service for meals if needed, and caregivers speak English and offer kind and friendly care, with family-style attention that most people seem to appreciate. Otilia's Board And Care is licensed by California's Department of Social Services, license number 300613094, and offers assisted living, memory care for residents with dementia, hospice care, and respite stays, plus 24-hour supervision to keep everyone safe, and they work with healthcare providers when necessary. Meals are homemade three times a day and can be made low sodium or changed for diabetes or allergies, and the dining room is set up for sit-down meals, but residents can also eat in their rooms if they prefer. Entertainment and daily activities are provided, sometimes things like music therapy, movie nights, pet therapy visits, group exercises, books in a cozy reading room, and trips outdoors. Seniors can use the jacuzzi, sauna, or fitness room, and the garden paths are good for quiet walks. Mobile barbers and hairdressers visit when needed, and transportation is arranged for doctor visits, shopping trips, or spiritual outings. There are emergency alert systems in place and move-in coordination help when someone needs to settle in. The place is family-owned and operated, and people say staff treat residents like family, with private living and simple comforts that make it a safe and familiar place to live, even as care needs grow.