Mt Vernon Elder Care sits over on Mt Vernon Street in Lemon Grove, California, and when you come in you'll notice right away it feels like a small, comfortable place, because it's made for only six residents and folks here get one-on-one care, so they're not ever lost in a crowd. The facility offers different levels of support, with assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and nursing care for people who need more help, whether that's getting dressed, handling medication, or for those with high care needs like diabetes management or incontinence care. Some residents have dementia or Alzheimer's, so Mt Vernon has a safe area with routines and safety steps that help keep people from getting confused or wandering off, and they've named their care programs with their own unique terms, which helps staff and residents know what kind of help's around.
The place itself is clean and kept up nice, with a friendly team on 24 hours every day, and there are call buttons in the rooms if anyone ever needs help in the night or during the day. You'll see both indoor and outdoor common spaces, so there's room to visit or relax in the garden, and there are shared living rooms, a television and media area, a reading nook with books, and even a beauty parlor and a workout spot. Residents can pick private or shared rooms, and those rooms come furnished, have air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, washer and dryer, and safety features like rails and easy entryways for those who need it. Daily life features activities like music therapy, art classes, pet visits, board games, social events, trips out, and movie nights, and they plan these to keep everyone active and involved, while folks can get help with bathing, washing, and going to appointments if they want.
Meals here use organic ingredients where possible and they serve both kosher and vegetarian dishes, with staff making special diets for high blood pressure or diabetes, so everyone's health is looked after. Mt Vernon Elder Care also provides full housekeeping and laundry, and they take care of linens, so residents don't have to worry about cleaning or chores. Transportation is available for doctor visits, errands, church, or synagogue. The team helps with medication by both managing and giving out medicine, they handle personal care, and therapists come in when needed for physical, speech, or occupational needs, and support's always nearby if something urgent happens. It's a place that's family-friendly, with a focus on making sure each person's both safe and cared for, especially those who want to keep their independence but need some day-to-day support or just someone to check in on them throughout the day and night.
