Portola Gardens

Portola Gardens sits in a Colonial Revival building, and you'll notice the old architecture still standing strong even though the place has gone through a lot of modern renovations to make it more comfortable for seniors today, and the historical look gives the place some real character when you walk up. The community holds space for up to 74 residents, offering both private and shared rooms that feel a bit like home with space for personal touches, and you'll find sunrooms where folks like to sit and read or talk, plus walking paths and gardens out back for a peaceful stroll. Local staff make sure to create holiday luncheons, bake homemade cakes, and plan different celebrations, and there's a private dining room for special get-togethers while the updated main dining room looks out at green gardens that brighten up meal times. Residents can join activities like exercise classes, talks about current events, expressive arts, mindful group sessions, and different community gatherings, all aimed at helping people stay active, eat well, and connect with others, and there's always something planned for engagement, like ice cream socials and shared meals. The Sunflower Social Support & Mental Health Program offers structured support and therapeutic activities, and programs also serve residents with mental health diagnoses, including help for those who want to maintain sobriety. The care team pays close attention to health, safety, and daily needs-licensed nurses oversee care plans, medication gets managed, and staff check in often to keep up with changes, making sure residents get nursing support for things like hygiene, exercise, and nutrition, or help with bathing and dressing if needed, and there's a focus on independence so people can have a say in their care. Portola Gardens cares for people who want assisted living or memory care, and the memory care program provides a safe space for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, while there's also hospice and palliative care services for health transitions, and a special hospice unit with staff present day and night. The building is always maintained and the grounds kept tidy, with private backyard areas for residents, and housekeeping each week, plus all utilities covered except phones. Many caregivers are culturally diverse and speak several languages, and they've gone through training for best practices in Alzheimer's and dementia care. The staff takes a patient, personal approach, working with each person's needs, and there's "a la carte" pricing for care, so services fit what's actually needed. Portola Gardens is a state-licensed senior community, part of CiminoCare, and aims to let older adults live in comfort, with a strong community feeling, a focus on health and safety, and support from a long-standing, friendly team.