Serenity Senior Village

Serenity Senior Village sits in San Pedro, California and has a long history, going all the way back to St. Ann's Home for the Aged, first opened in 1908 and cared for by the Little Sisters of the Poor, who hold a strong mission from Saint Jeanne Jugan to care for older adults in their Homes. Little Sisters of the Poor still help residents today, and they moved everyone to the newer San Pedro home in 1979, but they've carried on providing care, running different Homes you can learn about on their website, with ways to ask for prayers or see all locations. Serenity Senior Village gives different choices for living styles, so someone can have independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing, and they've got memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia-a 27-bed program with a secure and locked area so nobody wanders, 24-hour support, special memory programs, and regular safety checks. The main assisted living group is called Harbor Terrace Retirement Center of San Pedro with 202 units, while smaller six-bed homes like Blessed Touch Home Care, Golden Care Living II, Ocean Front Care Home, Sea Breeze Residential Care, and Serenity Guest Home - IV serve folks wanting a more private setup; there are also retirement homes and senior apartments for people 55 and up, or other independent living choices if someone wants less help.

Residents can get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medicine reminders, moving from a wheelchair, using the bathroom, and getting in or out of showers, with meals-three home-cooked dishes a day, including organic and diet-sensitive foods for folks with diabetes or high blood pressure, and there's always a traveling stylist for haircuts or grooming. Memory care has its own activities, with music or pet therapy, crafts, tabletop games, outdoor trips, special fitness and wellness plans, movie nights, and community events to keep everyone social and active, and nurses are there for 12-16 hours per day for those who need more skilled care, and staff can help with wound care, two-person transfers, or insulin shots with a doctor's order. Facilities have wheelchair access and are designed to meet the needs of people who can't move by themselves, with maintenance-free living-meaning no lawn care or home repairs-letting older adults use reading rooms, spas, hot tubs, or join in group activities in music, fitness, movies, crafts, and religious trips when they like, plus there's transportation for medical appointments or shopping, regular housekeeping, and all-day dining in a dedicated room, sometimes even cooked-to-order by a professional chef, with options for food allergies or specific medical diets.

The building has up to 86 spots and rooms may be private or shared, always furnished, with private bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning, internet, and sometimes a kitchenette; family members can visit, and safety's a priority with a 24-hour call system, supervision, and locked doors in memory units. Residents can bring pets in some assisted living sections, and there's parking on site, too, alongside laundry, linen changes, move-in help, concierge service, and even board and care for long-term needs. The Village accepts state-licensed residential care and follows rules for elder care, but Medicare or Medicaid is only accepted if services are certified, so it's necessary to check ahead. There's a scoring system to help families review the community, but families should know this is a religiously-affiliated place that's run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, depending on contributions and bequests to keep their mission going, and anyone interested can read more about their programs, find a list of their homes, or submit prayer requests online.