Home Away From Home II is an assisted living community in Salinas, California designed to offer a warm, nurturing, and secure environment for seniors who need support with their daily lives. The care team focuses on providing personalized attention, ensuring each resident receives care tailored to their unique needs. Residents can benefit from various levels of assistance, including help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. For added comfort and convenience, Home Away From Home II provides the services of a mobile hairdresser or stylist, allowing residents to take care of their grooming needs in-house.
The culinary experience at Home Away From Home II centers on three home-cooked meals served daily, with accommodation for specific dietary needs such as those required by residents managing hypertension, diabetes, or other medical conditions. Special meal plan adjustments can be made upon request to ensure everyone’s health and preferences are met. Scheduled programs are an integral part of life at the community, contributing to both the physical and emotional well-being of residents. Entertainment and activity options may include music therapy, animal therapy, tabletop games, and organized outings. Fitness schedules, art plans, music activities, and movie entertainment are part of the arranged daily programs aimed at keeping residents active, engaged, and socially connected.
Home Away From Home II can provide transportation arrangements for appointments, shopping, and spiritual services, helping residents stay connected with the broader community. The facility is designed with amenities to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of its residents. These amenities may include a reading room, jacuzzi, steam room or health area, yard spaces, hairdresser or beauty shop, social evening events, and game rooms. The environment encourages socializing and relaxation, with spaces dedicated to both group activities and quiet time.
The community is small and intimate, accommodating up to eight residents, which allows for a more family-like atmosphere and a stronger sense of belonging. The staff strives to maintain a daily schedule that promotes health, wellness, and personal fulfillment for every resident. While 24-hour awake personnel, insulin administration, and two-person transfer support are not always standard offerings, the management can discuss and coordinate care levels based on specific needs.
Pricing at Home Away From Home II typically begins at an accessible rate but can vary based on the level of care required, preferred room style (private or shared), amenities, and ongoing assessments of residents’ needs. Families often cover the cost privately, while some also utilize long-term care insurance or veterans benefits. The facility seeks to ensure that every resident feels truly at home, with compassionate care and attentive service, providing a welcoming environment where seniors can enjoy both independence and support as they need it.