Family Care - Pepita Home sits in a quiet neighborhood at 26741 Pepita Dr, Mission Viejo, CA, with a California Craftsman-style house surrounded by a lush front yard full of fruit trees and a greenhouse, while the backyard has an aviary and garden space, which makes it easy to see nature and birds right from the patio, and you'll often hear about residents relaxing outside, reading a book or just watching horses pass by on nearby trails since the Nellie Gail Ranch setting has lots of trails and horse paths. The home has only six licensed beds, so the setting stays peaceful and personal, and most staff have worked there since 1995, so folks get to know the caregivers well. You'll find furnished rooms, a bright open floor plan, and a sunlit back patio where everyone gathers for meals or music, and many days have live music or activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, or just time together.
The caregivers at Pepita Home help with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and handling medications, and they look after those who need more help too, such as folks with dementia or who have trouble getting around, as the place is wheelchair-friendly and has emergency alert systems for safety. There's an on-site hair salon, laundry and cleaning service, and nutrition counseling so everyone gets their food needs met, with menus updated monthly and special meals for allergies or diabetes. The home supplies transportation for medical appointments and group outings, and families often join in, since there's an open policy for visits and communication.
Owned by Family Care for the Elderly, Inc. for over 30 years and run by administrators Tommy and Mary Tran, Pepita Home keeps a close-knit feel, whether someone's in need of long-term care or just wants help with daily living, and there's a steady routine where caregivers and residents all notice the small things, like sitting in the covered patio at Buckboard Lane for an afternoon nap or tending to the garden at Pepita Drive. With only a handful of residents, the atmosphere is quiet, with personal attention, and the care team coordinates with healthcare providers as needed, so residents and families can feel at ease knowing they're watched over and treated with respect and dignity, and meals are always made fresh.
