Gabriel Care Home sits at 2216 Alpine Dr in Lodi, California, tucked in a busy middle-class area, and people say it's a cozy place that feels more like a house than a large institution, with only six licensed beds, which helps keep things quiet and friendly and allows staff-many of whom have been there a long time-to give a good bit of attention to each person. Gabriel Care Home's been caring for folks with intellectual disabilities since 1988 and is fully certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF DDN), accepting Medicaid and some long-term care insurance. The home offers assisted living, residential care, independent living, and memory care services, with staff trained to help seniors as well as adults who need extra help with things like dressing, grooming, bathing, and medication, and there are transportation services and laundry too. The small size means the staff knows everyone's needs and habits, and families tend to like that.
Residents have meals in a dining room, and the kitchenettes let people prepare simple foods if they want. The amenities are straightforward: a fitness center, salon and barber shop, washers and dryers, cable TV, wifi, a game room and activities room, plus guest parking for visitors. Safety's addressed with sprinkler systems, wheelchair access, handrails, and features to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering-a comfort for people with memory loss. They've also got podiatry, nursing, wound care, and occupational therapy, so folks who need medical attention can get it without traveling far. There are social activities, arts and crafts, wellness and education programs to keep the days active and help people stay connected with others. The staff provide non-medical companionship, so there's always someone around for support. With its warm setting, personal attention, and focus on letting residents stay part of a home and a neighborhood, Gabriel Care Home simply tries to make life comfortable for those who need daily help but still want some independence.
