AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Mom thriving with compassionate staff

    I placed my mom here and I couldn't be happier. The clean, spacious place truly feels like a home; Renelyn, Nora and the staff treat her like family with gentle, respectful, compassionate care and accommodate her dementia needs. They keep me regularly updated, serve healthy meals, and we've seen her gain weight, strength and hope-she's truly thriving. I highly recommend this facility.

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    Amenities

    4.80 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive care
    • treats residents like family
    • clean and spacious, home-like environment
    • improvements in resident health (weight gain, increased strength)
    • effective care for dementia-related needs
    • exceptional, individualized staff attention
    • named caregivers praised (Ren, Nora, Renelyn)
    • welcoming of family and holiday celebrations
    • good, healthy meals
    • comfortable living accommodations
    • regular and clear communication with families
    • dignity, respect, and gentle kindness in care
    • frequent updates on condition
    • staff awareness of individual needs
    • strong recommendations from multiple families
    • gratitude and high satisfaction expressed by family members

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews portray Amare Villa as a deeply positive, family-style assisted living environment with consistently high praise from multiple family members. Across the summaries, the dominant themes are compassionate, attentive caregiving and a strong sense that staff treat residents like family. There is repeated emphasis on both emotional support—gentle kindness, dignity, respect—and measurable health improvements for residents, such as weight gain and increased physical strength. Reviewers frequently conclude that choosing Amare Villa was the right decision and strongly recommend the facility.

    Care quality and clinical outcomes: Reviewers highlight high-quality, individualized care. Several comments point to concrete improvements in resident health (notably weight gain and increased strength), suggesting that staff successfully manage nutrition, personal care, and therapeutic routines. Dementia-related needs are explicitly mentioned as being well accommodated, indicating staff experience and tailored programming for cognitive impairment. The combination of compassionate demeanor and practical health outcomes suggests care that addresses both clinical and psychosocial needs.

    Staff and management: Staff receives overwhelming praise for attentiveness and emotional warmth. Multiple reviewers name specific caregivers and leaders (Ren, Nora, and Renelyn) and describe them as caring, communicative, and welcoming. Families report constant communication and regular updates on residents' conditions, reflecting a management culture of transparency and family engagement. The director's involvement and positive communication are noted as reassuring. Overall, staff behavior is characterized by awareness of individual needs, respect for residents' dignity, and prompt, compassionate responses.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is described as clean, spacious, and truly home-like rather than institutional. Reviewers emphasize that the place “feels like a real home,” which contributes to residents' comfort and family members' peace of mind. Cleanliness is repeatedly noted, reinforcing impressions of good housekeeping and maintenance. Comfortable living accommodations and a welcoming atmosphere for family visits and holiday celebrations are also highlighted.

    Dining and activities: Meals are mentioned positively as good and healthy, and reviewers associate better nutrition with improved health outcomes. Social activities are implied by the facility’s welcoming of holiday celebrations and family involvement, suggesting an engaged community life that supports emotional well‑being. While specific activity programs are not extensively detailed in the reviews, the emphasis on celebration and family inclusion indicates an active, community-focused environment.

    Notable patterns and omissions: Reviews are uniformly positive with consistent mentions of respect, compassion, and effective communication. The repeated naming of staff members and the director points to strong, personally identifiable relationships between families and caregivers. No negative aspects or concerns are raised in the provided summaries. It is noteworthy that the feedback includes both subjective impressions (feelings of being treated like family) and objective outcomes (weight gain, strength), which strengthens the credibility of the positive evaluations. Based strictly on the supplied review content, Amare Villa demonstrates a high level of family satisfaction, effective care—especially for residents with dementia—and a well-maintained, home-like setting.

    Location

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    About Amare Villa

    Amare Villa sits in a quiet, safe neighborhood in West Lancaster on a corner lot, and the place only has 6 licensed beds, which makes it pretty easy for the staff to know each resident well, because it never gets crowded or too noisy. This is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in California, license number 197610254, and people sometimes also call it an Adult Foster Home, Personal Care Home, Board and Care Home, or Assisted Living Home, since naming is different in some states, but it means the same kind of care. The facility serves seniors who need long-term, non-acute care, and you won't find any hospital beds or big medical machines here, just staff who offer help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and day-to-day things, along with 24/7 supervision and medication management. Amare Villa doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The administrator is a licensed Occupational Therapist and has certifications in Dementia Care and Geriatric Care, using the Positive Approach to Care by Teepa Snow, so the team understands dementia and knows how to be gentle and patient, focusing on keeping people as active and independent as possible for as long as they're able.

    Each resident gets a personalized care plan, and staff handle activities of daily living, including grooming and personal care, mobility transfers, and support for residents who can't walk on their own. There are well-trained staff on-site at all times, so residents get the help they require. The rooms themselves are private, spacious, and come with TVs, and the whole building's been recently renovated, with bright, wide hallways and accessible ramps for those using walkers or wheelchairs. The bathrooms have safety aids like grab bars, non-skid mats, raised toilet seats, and shower chairs.

    Amare Villa has a strong focus on both safety and comfort. The facility uses a high-tech security system and keeps medications, cleaning supplies, and sharp objects locked away. The outdoor space has a paved backyard that works well for walking or wheelchair use, and there's a spot with tables and chairs where residents and visitors can sit or dine outside. Inside, the living and dining rooms are large, bright, and open for both residents and guests. Community amenities include a library, a lounge for movie nights, and social spaces for activities, all designed to help people stay mentally and socially active. The staff plan daily activities that help with physical health, social connections, and mental engagement.

    Meals are home-cooked and served with snacks throughout the day, and they'll adjust menus for anyone with dietary or nutritional needs, with scheduled mealtimes in the dining room. Laundry and dry cleaning are handled, and rooms come furnished. Staff help residents move in and get settled. Housekeeping is provided, and everything aims to make daily living feel less stressful.

    Amare Villa also offers emergency alert systems for safety, and they watch out for both physical and mental health, planning activities that help residents live a balanced, full life. The community's main goal is to care with love, respect, and a family-like approach, meeting physical, mental, and social needs, and supporting each person's strengths. The entire setting is meant to be supportive, gentle, and respectful of everyone's dignity and choices.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    9

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    3

    Years of reports

    14 May 2025
    Found that resident bedrooms were properly furnished, bathrooms’ hot-water temperatures were within range, and fire safety equipment functioned; resident and staff records were complete and up to date. A deficiency was cited and cleared during the visit.
    • § 87307(d)(6)
    • § 9058
    19 Apr 2024
    Found no health or safety hazards or deficiencies; spaces were clean, well-lit, and in good repair, medications and toxins secured, and staff and resident records complete.
    19 Apr 2024
    Confirmed that the home was well-maintained, safe, and in compliance with regulations, with all safety devices functional, food supplies adequate, and records up to date. No hazards or deficiencies were observed during the visit.
    15 May 2023
    Investigated an allegation of improper medication handling and identified a deficiency related to medication management and storage after reviewing two resident records and two staff records. Observed a hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detector functioning properly and safety measures in place.
    15 May 2023
    Reviewed that the facility was clean, well-maintained, and properly equipped, with appropriate safety measures in place, including functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secure medication storage, and accessible outdoor areas. Confirmed residents' bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas met safety and comfort standards, and staff records were properly maintained.
    • § 87465(h)(5)
    13 Apr 2022
    Found seven bedrooms (six for residents and one for staff), two bathrooms, non-slip mats, hot water at 115°F, and adequate furnishings and lighting with a comfortable 69°F temperature. Found records and medications stored securely, a kitchen fire extinguisher serviced, dual smoke/CO detectors tested and operational, emergency plan posted, first aid kit available, at least one week of nonperishable food for up to six residents, a shaded backyard area, and a designated laundry room; Component III was conducted and will be forwarded for approval.
    13 Apr 2022
    Confirmed that the facility was found clean, well-maintained, and properly equipped to accommodate six residents, with safety features such as operative smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, secure medication storage, and necessary furnishings.
    22 Mar 2022
    Completed COMP II via telephone, confirming understanding of license type, resident populations and program, staff qualifications and responsibilities, staff training, applicant and administrator qualifications, grievances and community resources, food service, medication management, and the review of application documents for pre-licensing steps.
    22 Mar 2022
    Confirmed successful completion of COMP II via telephone with the applicant/administrator, verifying understanding of licensing requirements, staff responsibilities, resident care, and operational procedures.

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