Westside Assisted Living sits in a quiet part of Redding, California, in the 96001 area, and has space for up to six residents, so folks live in a home-like place rather than a big community, and it's pretty calm most of the time. The place offers both private and shared rooms, with or without bathrooms, and there are apartment options too, like small studios or one-bedroom units, all with safety features such as emergency alert systems and keypad entry. Residents get three meals a day, made from scratch with local ingredients, and the staff can puree meals for those who need it, and there are set meal times in the dining hall but folks can also eat all day if that's what helps.
There's a full-time activity coordinator who plans things like walking groups, bingo, movie nights, music therapy, and exercise, and folks get to go on outings in a 15-seat van to parks, petting zoos, or lakes, so people keep busy if they want. Westside's got staff on site 24 hours a day, always ready to help with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, transfers, and help with using the bathroom, and there are licensed nurses who handle medication and keep an eye on health with routine screenings. They also help organize transportation for doctor visits or errands and take care of laundry and housekeeping, plus there's a beauty and barber shop for folks wanting a haircut or grooming.
The community is both pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible, and there's a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, including porches, trails, communal kitchens, a library and reading room, a theatre room, computer center, and a big deck where people can sit on a nice day. Residents living with memory loss, dementia, Parkinson's, or needing incontinence care get special attention, with personalized care plans, and someone can always get help with things like managing diabetes, taking medication, or showering. Westside Assisted Living has a family feeling, with caregivers and administrators nearby and on-call every day, including weekends and holidays, so residents aren't left alone if they need help. The place is set up more like several small homes rather than one big building, with five houses in Sunset Terrace, and couples can get a room together if they want.
People who live at Westside Assisted Living benefit from routine doctor check-ups, preventive health screenings, group religious services, and daily fitness activities in the fitness and wellness centers. Fall prevention is part of their care, with safety checks and all utilities included, so residents don't have to worry about extra bills. The place operates under private pay, so Medicare and Medi-Cal don't cover it, and it requires several forms before moving in, like a tuberculosis test, medication lists, and doctor's reports. The staff collaborates with families and local healthcare providers to give steady, respectful care, always aiming to keep folks comfortable and help them feel at home. Families find Westside Assisted Living a good option for people needing a smaller, tighter-knit place that offers both memory and general assisted living care together, and most folks like the simple, warm setup that reminds them of home.
