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.
