Bethel Care Home sits at 56 N Pacific Ave in Rio Dell, California, and serves up to 15 residents in a licensed, home-style setting where folks can find different levels of care, from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing, and you'll see that both short-term respite and long-term services are available, depending on what a person needs. Residents choose from private or semi-private rooms and have housing options like detached homes, studios, apartments, townhomes, and condos, all with individual climate control, and some come with in-room kitchens if you like to make your own meals, but there's also an on-site meal program with one or two prepared meals a day, plus special diets if that's required, and you can always sit with others for shared meals in the dining room or enjoy a private meal if you like. There are a lot of indoor and outdoor amenities, like art and ceramic studios, an auditorium, ballroom, billiard room, computer access and labs, auditorium, chapel, cinema, clubhouses, dining room, exercise room, fitness center, lap pool, billiard lounge, greenhouse, indoor pool, library, lounges, private dining rooms, and theaters, along with unique features such as an enclosed butterfly or hummingbird garden, raised garden beds, outdoor patios and walking paths, a bocce court, sand volleyball, pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, and a fishing lake for those who like to be outside. There's also a pond, putting green, and access to hiking trails for staying active, plus enclosed gardens for wandering safely, all behind a security gate with wander guard systems for memory care folks who might like to walk but need a bit more watching over.
Services cover the usual needs like housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, mail and newspaper delivery, on-site beauty salon and barber, banking, convenience store, notary and postal services, and snow removal, and staff can communicate in over a dozen languages, including American Sign Language, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, and many more, which can help residents feel more at home. There's help with daily activities, physical therapy, medication management, and nurses on staff, with custom care plans so each person gets what they need and can keep their independence when possible. If visitors come, they can stay overnight in guest apartments or rooms, and there's parking for both residents and guests, plus underground options-plus the place is pet-friendly, so dogs and cats are welcome too.
The property offers 24/7 visiting hours, a community bus and van for local trips or appointments with scheduled transportation, and it's easy to get to public transit for those who want to get around town. Community rooms for computer work or games, an arts and crafts center, sewing room, woodworking shop, and a business center give people something to do, and there are many programs, including life care and learning activities to help keep folks busy and connected. Different payment options exist here, like rent plus care fees or entry fee options, so families can plan ahead. Security remains important, so the community's gated with secure entry points and systems in place to look after those with memory loss. Resident suites come in private, semi-private, and companion layouts, and custom meal plans, private showers, dining, and climate choices add little comforts. The setting stays nurturing, with a staff that offers daily help as needed and individualized medical services, all while people can relax in a retirement home with a steady routine, surrounded by gardens, nature, and spaces for quiet or for gathering.
