Citadel Homes, Inc. is a small senior living home in Long Beach, California, with space for six residents, and folks usually call it a board and care home or residential assisted living. The house sits at 1840 W. Aquarius Street, about three miles from Signal Hill, and has served seniors since 2013. It offers both assisted living and board and care services, so residents get help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and moving around during the day, and there's a caregiver on duty 24 hours. People who need short-term care, like after a hospital stay or for respite while family takes a break, can stay here too.
The house is set up for safety and independence, with bright lights, handrails, and emergency systems, and people can pick a private or shared room, some with bathrooms, or a small studio or a one-bedroom, all furnished with telephones and other basic comforts. There's a regular schedule of meals and all-day dining, including chef-prepared choices for special diets like diabetes or allergies. The staff includes a dietitian and licensed nurses, and resident wellness gets regular checks.
Citadel Homes supports seniors with memory issues and provides dementia care, and there are also services for people with specific health needs, cancer, or Parkinson's. Caregivers help with daily skills, give medicine as prescribed, clean rooms, do laundry, plan activities, and even residents to appointments or shopping. There's a mix of amenities-walking paths, gardens, a small theater, library, bistro, massage, arts and crafts, weight management, exercise programs, and group meals to keep folks connected. People can use the community kitchen, or enjoy private dining rooms if they want some quiet time. The security system runs all the time.
If a resident has home health needs, there are registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and CNAs, and Citadel also works with hospice care teams if that's needed. For veterans, the facility takes part in the VA Benefits/Aides & Attendance Program, though it doesn't accept Medicare unless it's officially certified. The home is licensed and regulated by the state, and follows rules for the safety and wellbeing of older adults. Staff stay awake round the clock, and every resident has a care plan made just for them, so each person gets the help and attention they need. Citadel Homes makes life easier for families who need peace of mind, with a home-like setting and steady care for only six residents at a time.
