Lavender Hills Assisted Living II sits about 3.5 miles outside Redding, California, with two buildings at 1750 and 1794 Collyer Drive, and a mailing address at P.O. Box 494847 in Redding, CA 96049, and people say the place has a warm, homelike feel, which kind of shows in how the buildings, built in 2004, 2008, and 2016, look inviting, and it's fairly average in size with a licensed capacity of up to 25 residents, so you won't find it bustling like a big city spot, but it's not tiny either, and the residents can pick from studio rooms, some with kitchenettes, and they get fully furnished spaces, along with cable TV, WiFi, and telephones. Residents get help when they need it, whether with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication, daily chores, or moving around, and there's round-the-clock supervision, housekeeping, and a 24-hour call system, so families can rest easier knowing someone's around, and the staff helps with diabetic care, incontinence issues, and non-ambulatory needs.
Now, food's handled by chefs and meal planners who make sure there's something healthy and tasty, serving up restaurant-style meals and snacks all day, and they're careful about allergies, diabetes, or other special diets folks might need, so everyone's looked after at the table, and eating doesn't feel rushed. People who live here value their independence but might find daily things like bathing or dressing a little harder as time goes by, and the staff does their best to offer support without crowding anyone, and when certain residents face memory issues like Alzheimer's, there are memory care services in a secure, calm space aimed at lessening confusion and keeping everyone safe. Hospice and respite care are also available for those who might not stay long or need extra medical support, and there's a mental wellness program, too.
The whole community focuses on kindness and respect, and it's common to see family and friends visiting, because Lavender Hills tries to keep an open, compassionate environment; you'll see folks chatting in indoor spaces, maybe in the dining room or out in one of the gardens or walking on paths, while others hang out in the small library or the arts room playing games, doing crafts, or joining music treatment and animal therapy. Regular activities fill the days-movie nights, board games, art classes, music events, fitness programs, and sometimes devotional groups, both onsite and offsite-so residents get social time and stay active and happy; some activities are even run by the residents themselves. There's a beauty salon, barber area, a wellness room, and outdoor spaces to spend time in, and the community arranges transportation to medical appointments, errands, or special events, with scheduled daily and evening programs.
Move-in coordination helps new folks settle in, and the community works with each person's needs to determine care and services, with pricing that starts around $3,000 per month and varies based on needs and room choices, and families can use private pay, insurance, or Veterans Aid to help with costs. There's support for transportation to nearby doctors and pharmacies like Mercy Foundation North, Flawless Body physician's office, and Walgreens. Staff are on hand for two-person transfers, insulin shots, or overnight care, but exactly what's available may depend on current staffing, so it's good to check ahead. Lavender Hills Assisted Living II has been recognized for its programs, receiving community scores and resident review scores as high as 9.7 out of 10, though there are sentiment analysis scores around 7.3, which shows that, like most places, it has room to improve. There's a Facebook presence, a way to arrange a tour, ask questions, or set an appointment, plus the chance to find out more through a virtual tour if someone can't visit in person.
