Dignity Care Home #1

    8821 Valjean Avenue, North Hills, CA, 91343
    5.0 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Loving staff, safe, clean, organized

    I'm very pleased with this senior living home - the staff are loving, professional and attentive, and they kept my loved one safe, clean and well cared for. The facility is impeccably clean, warm and well-organized, with good meals, outings (rec center, garden and walks) and help coordinating doctor visits and hospice. I highly recommend it.

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    5.00 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Loving, kind, and respectful staff
    • Attentive and knowledgeable caregivers
    • Impeccably clean, fresh-smelling facility
    • Safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment
    • Good communication with families
    • Assistance with doctor visits and hospice coordination
    • Dedicated and efficient caregiving strategies
    • Warm, peaceful atmosphere and positive staff camaraderie
    • On-site activities and organized outings (rec center, garden/nursery, walks)
    • Holiday and birthday celebrations
    • Owners/management are involved and responsive
    • Well-kept rooms and facility
    • Staff ask about and accommodate food preferences
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers
    • Consistent attention to nutritional needs

    Cons

    • Limited variety of in-house activities
    • Meals described as just 'okay' or not exceptional

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for being loving, kind, respectful, knowledgeable, and professional. Multiple summaries emphasize that caregivers are attentive to residents’ needs, use efficient caregiving strategies, and demonstrate compassion and dignity in their interactions. There is frequent mention of a warm, peaceful atmosphere and positive camaraderie among caregivers, which reinforces feelings of safety and trust expressed by family members and residents alike.

    Facility cleanliness and upkeep are repeatedly highlighted as a major strength. Descriptions such as "impeccably clean," "fresh smelling," and "well-kept home" appear throughout the feedback, indicating a high standard of housekeeping and environmental maintenance. Reviewers also note that rooms are clean and comfortable, and the overall environment feels safe and nurturing. Several comments single out the involvement of owners and management, along with named staff (e.g., Raymond), suggesting hands-on leadership and a visible management presence that contributes to residents’ well-being.

    Care quality and coordination are clear strong points. Multiple summaries reference assistance with medical needs, including accompaniment to doctor visits and coordination with hospice services when needed. Families report good communication from staff and appreciate that nutritional needs are monitored. Staff asking about food preferences and accommodating them is specifically mentioned, which supports the perception of individualized attention. Reviewers who placed family members there for short stays or longer transitions describe the facility as well organized, helpful, and a good fit for their loved ones.

    Activities and social life show a mixed picture. Many reviewers appreciate on-site activities and organized outings — walks, visits to a rec center, trips to a garden or nursery — and note holiday and birthday celebrations that support social engagement. However, at least one summary explicitly calls out limited in-house activities, suggesting that while outings and special events occur, the day-to-day activity programming may be less varied or frequent than some families would prefer. This points to a strength in occasional or planned social events, with room for growth in everyday in-house activity options.

    Dining is generally seen as adequate but not a standout feature. Several comments say the food is "okay" but balanced by staff efforts to learn and provide preferred foods. This suggests that while meals meet basic expectations and staff are responsive to preferences, culinary offerings may not be exceptional or a primary selling point of the facility. For families prioritizing a gourmet dining experience, this could be a consideration, but most reviewers were pleased with meal quality relative to other strengths of the home.

    In summary, the dominant themes are compassionate, professional caregiving; exemplary cleanliness and a safe, homelike environment; strong family communication; and effective management involvement. The most notable areas for improvement are expanding the variety and frequency of in-house activities and modest upgrades to dining quality if the facility wishes to further elevate resident experience. Given the consistently high praise and repeated recommendations, Dignity Care Home #1 appears to be a well-run, caring, and trustworthy option for seniors who value personalized attention, cleanliness, and a supportive staff culture.

    Location

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    About Dignity Care Home #1

    Dignity Care Home #1 sits on Valjean Avenue in North Hills, California, and is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility, sometimes called an Adult Care Home or Assisted Living Home, with 6 licensed beds in a small, private residential setting for ten or fewer people, so it feels homey and personal, and residents get lots of attention. The home offers memory care in a purpose-built building with a secured memory care section just for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's technology like bracelets and computerized wander alerts, so folks who might wander or get lost stay safe inside. Care here covers a lot, including 24-hour supervision by trained and caring staff, and there's a Geriatric Resource Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience on staff, which helps people who need lots of support feel more comfortable. The team gives specialized help for anything from bathing, grooming, and dressing, to managing medications and helping with insulin shots for people who can't inject insulin themselves but can do other diabetes care, and staff are trained in all sorts of special care from behavioral care to incontinence care and help with assisted transfers, even using mechanical lifts for folks who need it. The staff handles housekeeping, laundry, and even grocery shopping, plus meal services with three balanced meals a day, snacks, juices, and international cuisine, all tailored for different diets like low or no salt and sugar, and they pay close attention to what each person needs. The place is clean, bright, and feels friendly with private baths, wheelchair-accessible showers, and both indoor and outdoor spaces including an enclosed courtyard, a TV lounge, and a swimming pool and hot tub for residents to enjoy, plus free Wi-Fi and cable TV in case people want to watch shows together or on their own. Folks can join all sorts of activities onsite and offsite, from karaoke, Wii bowling, and gardening club to simple walks, short trips to the grocery store or park, and they hold social events for holidays and birthdays, so people stay active and have ways to connect. Dignity Care Home #1 helps with everything from planning doctor and hospital visits, arranging transportation for medical and dental needs, and even offers transportation services like parking for residents and complimentary rides. The staff looks after special diets and religious needs, too, with devotional and Catholic services available onsite, so people can observe their faith if they want to. There are hospice and respite care services for those who need extra support, and the home works alongside home care agencies if folks need even more hands-on help, all while keeping things safe, tidy, and cheerful. People who live here can remain as independent as possible, but they get more help as their needs change, and the staff tries their best to meet everyone's wishes with respect, kindness, and care so everyone feels valued and watched over, in a place that's meant to feel safe and welcoming every day.

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