Courtyard Plaza sits on Lennox Avenue in Van Nuys, California, right near a busline and next door to a YMCA pool, and you'll notice its three-story building has large, spacious rooms and renovations both in the dining room and carpeting, which make it nicer for getting around, and folks can choose studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or semi-private units based on their own preferences, and they allow cats and dogs if someone wants to bring their pets. The place focuses on offering a comfortable, safe, and stimulating environment, and there's a strong emphasis on memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, with a separate secured area, alarms, and technology like bracelets to prevent wandering, so people prone to elopement or confused walking will be safer, plus the staff all get special training in dementia, and they'll help with behavioral issues or exit-seeking.
The facility supports aging in place and has multiple levels of care, so residents can stay as their needs change, and care covers help with bathing, dressing, and taking medications, but mechanical lifts are here if needed, and staff do standby transfers, one- or two-person transfers for folks who aren't able to move much on their own, and they can help residents manage incontinence, too, whether someone needs full care or just reminders. Residents who need their blood sugar checked or even sliding scale insulin therapy can get that help, along with medication reminders and assistance, and a doctor visits every week, with staff available 24/7 and a nurse present 12-16 hours a day for added safety and reassurance, plus visiting physical and occupational therapists help out if someone needs it, and there's hospice and respite care for shorter stays or end-of-life needs.
People who enjoy activities will find regular outings to places like parks, the Farmers Market, museums, BBQs, observatories, or even local casinos and there's good activity staff who make sure residents get involved both indoors and out, with plenty of programs to encourage socializing, moving around, and staying mentally active. Courtyard Plaza offers communal dining with chef-prepared, nutritious meals in an upgraded setting, and there's lots of indoor common areas for meeting with neighbors, winding down, or joining devotional services. Transportation and parking are available, and drivers will take residents to appointments or on trips, so folks who don't drive aren't left out. There's private pay, veteran's benefits, social security, and insurance accepted, but there's a community fee and some services or higher care levels have extra charges, including for a second resident in a unit.
The facility's part of the Community Care Administrative Group, which places a big focus on residents' rights and offers help if any problems come up, plus there's a resident resources link for those needing referrals or help finding other communities. They keep a no-nonsense approach, with easy-access amenities meant to make things as simple as possible whether someone wants independent living or needs a lot of daily support, and staff aim to be warm, joyful, and helpful in all parts of care, striving to support each resident's well-being, dignity, and freedom of choice as they age, and those who need more serious supervision for complex needs or behavior can be accepted here, too. Partnerships with doctors, hospitals, and physical therapy services give extra support, while management and quality assurance programs from the care organization help keep the standards in place. Assisted living, memory care, independent living, respite, and even home care services round out the choices, with a mission focused on service, community, and helping people live as fully as they can.
