Siebenthal Elder Care Home sits in a quiet Sacramento neighborhood, tucked away from traffic and city noise, and you'd probably notice the peaceful garden first, which changes its look with each season and gets plenty of attention from the residents and staff. The place is a small, family-owned care home with space for up to six residents, which means everyone gets a lot of personal care and doesn't feel lost in the shuffle like in bigger facilities, and the house itself is a single-story property set up to feel like someone's own home, with private furnished rooms and common areas where folks can relax or gather together. Residents here get three home-cooked, nutritious meals every day, plus snacks, and staff pay close attention to anyone needing special diets, covering anything from gluten-free to diabetic meals, heart-healthy choices, and organic options. There's help with the everyday things-bathing, dressing, moving around, taking medicine, and managing doctors' appointments, and they also have people able to help with things like lifts, wound care, and diabetic support, plus caregivers and med-techs on site all day and night.
Religious services take place on site, and most denominations can be accommodated. Music therapy, craft activities, fitness programs, and a strong focus on physical health are part of life here, including daily walks, stretching, and workouts using exercise equipment, and there always seems to be some activity on the calendar-picnics, jewelry making, movies in the park, baking, and even trips to the family's vacation home on the Mendocino Coast. The staff uses something called a "Self-Centered Care" approach, where the goal is to let each resident stay as independent as possible while still helping when needed, so nobody feels like everything's taken away from them. The home works with doctors and sends daily vital signs, so health needs get noticed right away, and caregivers even go with residents to appointments if necessary.
The management, led by Lita Siebenthal, takes a faith-based approach to care and gets everyone involved in planning outings, running errands, or decorating for the season. Residents can attend the Redwood Senior Program at Fort Bragg for more social activity. The home keeps a small transit van for outings and doctor's visits, and there's outdoor parking for visitors. Visiting hours run from 10 am to 7 pm, with some flexibility if something comes up or in emergencies. Staff follow health guidelines from the state and recommend everyone be vaccinated for Covid-19. Housekeeping, laundry, linens, toiletries, and hygiene supplies come included, and there's always someone around to provide help or just a bit of company. The setting, with an outdoor patio and walking paths, lets residents get out in the sun and fresh air, and the place feels lived-in, sometimes decorated for the holidays or seasons, helping everyone feel less lonely. Siebenthal Elder Care Home takes care of both body and mind, with Alzheimer's and dementia programs, supervised cognitive activities, and support for residents dealing with grief or mental health struggles. Every effort is made to make sure each resident gets attention, care, and encouragement to stay social and involved, all in a safe, calm environment designed for ease and comfort.
