Westhaven Assisted Living sits in a quiet spot in Orland, California, right on a nine-acre campus, just a short drive from Chico, in a part of Northern California that still feels rural and peaceful, which seems to suit people who like some space and fresh air and maybe enjoy watching the gardens or birds in the outdoor common spaces, gardens, walking paths, or just looking out from the large private rooms since every room comes with its own view and an accessible shower. People who move to Westhaven can pick from independent living, assisted living, or memory care, and there's even special senior housing at The Village at WestHaven and high-needs options at The Neighborhoods at WestHaven, both of which are licensed by the state, with Westhaven itself supporting up to 42 residents. Folks talk about the warm, clean, and cheerful place west of the city, where the staff show real kindness, patience, and dedication, whether that's the med techs, front office, housekeeping, or care staff, all working to help each person keep their dignity, pride, and individuality, which is a big deal to many families who've said the communication by phone or letter is excellent and reassuring. Westhaven has a clear Christian focus, offering prayer, Bible studies, and church services if that's important to anyone, but you can also just join friends for chef-prepared meals that consider all sorts of dietary needs, from vegetarian and kosher to allergy-sensitive, and you get to eat in a big community dining room or pick something different all day long if you like variety.
The campus feels safe and friendly, with a 24-hour emergency system, regular housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, daily living assistance, medication help, and even incontinence or diabetic care, and the staff use a personal approach so you can get just the support you need for bathing, dressing, or anything else, right down to healthcare coordination. People come with their pets-the rules let you have a dog or cat, and there's pet care if you need a hand-plus there's transportation services and parking, so getting out for trips to town, appointments, or just social rides is simple. Common rooms, family-approved for their size and setup, are places for table games, movie nights, or arts and crafts, and you'll see folks running some activities on their own, reading in the library, visiting the salon or barber, or working in the community garden, so there's always something to do, on top of the regular scheduled programs, devotional time, or outings off site.
Westhaven Assisted Living is part of CiminoCare, a group that's got more places like this across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the North Valley, but each place-including this one-works hard to keep the sense of local community. The environment's built so everyone has privacy and value, yes, but the focus is on support, affordable care, and Christian values, whether you're in need of memory care, nursing care, or more independent living. With robust services, furnished rooms, accessibility, special diets, and staff always ready to help, families hear clear updates about their loved ones and know staff care deeply and act with respect. Westhaven accepts residents with many different needs, does background checks and licensing properly, and keeps the facility, programs, and grounds well-maintained. Some things might change from time to time, like exact activities or program names, but the core of the place stays steady-kindness, community, and options for each individual.
