Amalia's Residence II offers a small, home-like setting at 1206 Kensington Avenue in Santa Maria, California, with care for ten or fewer seniors. The place feels warm and welcoming, with friendly staff always available to help, and folks can get help with things like getting dressed, bathing, and managing medicines. The home covers a wide range of care-including assisted living, independent living, board & care, and a dedicated memory care section for people with Alzheimer's or dementia-so residents can stay as their needs change. The memory care area is secure and set apart, using technology like bracelets to help keep residents safe and prevent wandering.
Meals are served daily with options for kosher, vegetarian, and diets for those with diabetes, plus snacks, and there's a choice of eating times. Rooms come furnished with safety features like emergency alert systems, and showers and spaces are set up for wheelchairs, with mechanical lifts for folks who need more support. Residents enjoy indoor and outdoor common areas, gardens, group meals, community-sponsored activities, movie nights, and scheduled events, which help people make friends and stay active.
For folks with special health needs, Amalia's Residence II handles high acuity care, diabetic care-including insulin shots-and incontinence support. Staff can help with behavioral issues or physical challenges, and the care team is always present, day and night. Seniors can bring cats or dogs, and wheelchair accessible transport helps folks get to appointments or outings. There's support for those on Medicaid and options for short-term stays, move-in coordination, and even hospice care. Photos, a map of the community, and tours are offered so families can see what life is like here. The property is licensed by the state of California (License #: 425801823), and the staff responds with kindness and respect to each resident's needs, making it a safe, supportive community for older adults wanting both care and some independence.
