Lavender Hills Assisted Living sits quietly in a residential spot at 1720 Collyer Drive, Redding, California, and the place doesn't feel like a big, busy institution but more like a medium-sized home with room for just 15 people, and that small size makes it easy for the staff to pay attention to the needs of every resident. The founders, Mark and Janet Coulter, set the tone for a helpful, joyful, and kind atmosphere that's obvious as soon as you walk in, and they have three separate houses now, with the third one finished in 2016, so different care levels can be matched to the needs of the people living there. Each building has its own entrance, living rooms, and dining spaces, making folks feel at home, and the houses are built to be easy to move around in, even for seniors who need help walking or getting up. Some rooms are studio-style, furnished and ready, and every place has spaces for group activities, meals, and relaxation, so nobody has to stay in their own room unless they want to.
The care here covers a lot-there are specialized programs for memory care and dementia, which means folks dealing with those problems get patience and understanding from trained staff, and the place also helps with non-ambulatory care and other diseases, including diabetic care and cancer support, and they've been licensed for residential care since July 16, 2004. Nurses, including CNAs, LVNs, and RNs, provide home health services on-site, so residents don't need to leave for basic medical attention, and medication management, bathing, dressing, and help with moving are provided every day, along with meal prep and laundry-even dry cleaning is offered when needed. Residents get ride services for doctor visits and outings, and if you need to see a hospice provider or get help with paperwork for VA Benefits, the staff can guide families through those steps too, wanting everyone to feel a bit more peace of mind.
Meals at Lavender Hills are prepared to keep people healthy but also taste good, and the staff watch out for allergies or diabetes diets, making sure everyone gets what they need. Activities and exercise programs are planned every day, along with movie nights, devotional gatherings, and special community events, which help people stay active and connected. The gardens offer a place to sit or walk, and the community lounge brings people together in the afternoons. There's a strong focus on dignity and independence, so even though there's 24-hour supervision and help available, care plans are personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. With all these tailored features and consistent staffing in English, the place supports a friendly, relaxed way of living for seniors who need some help but value privacy and social time.
Lavender Hills Assisted Living has a good reputation in its neighborhood and gets a high rating in community reviews, using a special score system, and it's known around Redding for memory care, support services, and two types of care-assisted living and board and care home living-offered under one roof. The team believes in personal care, quality of life, safety, and relationships, and while every need might not be met perfectly, they do put a lot of emphasis on making life comfortable and less stressful for both the seniors and their families.
