Empress Care Center sits in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose and has 67 beds for seniors. The center offers many types of care, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, adult daycare, respite care, and hospice care. Folks who need help after surgery or a hospital stay can get short-term skilled nursing and therapy from on-site therapists, while those who plan to stay longer have ongoing support and care planning tailored to their needs. The memory care unit provides a safe, supervised space with memory-enhancing activities for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and assisted living means help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication, meals, and moving around, with a focus on privacy and support.
Living spaces include private suites, residential care homes, and senior apartments, all designed for comfort, with air-conditioning, cable, telephone, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. Community spaces like the dining rooms, beauty salon, fitness room, gaming room, library, and gardens give residents chances to socialize or relax, while restaurant-style meals and activity programs fill the days. Seniors can join fitness classes, use the wellness center, take part in community-sponsored events, or visit the garden and outdoor areas, while those who seek quiet can spend time in their own room. The staff provide 24-hour supervision, with nurses on staff 12 to 16 hours a day, and the center works hard to keep infection risks down, following CDC rules and updating families if there's any illness.
There's move-in support and a social service department that helps with deliveries and community interactions to keep residents safe. When residents need to get somewhere, community and other transportation options can be arranged. Empress Care Center offers linens, housekeeping, meal prep for special diets, and round-the-clock support for all residents, whether the stay is short-term for rehabilitation or longer for those who plan to age in place. Families can find reassurance in the variety of support levels, from independent living to intensive medical care and memory care, so you see the place aims to have a service for nearly every senior, and it's set up as a true community with support for both body and mind.
