ELDERVILLA is a small residential care home for seniors located at 1301 Homewood Dr. in Woodland, California, off Homewood Drive near the Yolo County Fairgrounds and about fifteen minutes from Davis. The facility has six licensed beds and serves up to six residents, including folks who may be almost 100 years old, and it's set up much like a regular home but with features for safety, mobility, and independence. There are both private and shared rooms, some with private bathrooms, and the rooms are fully furnished with options such as medical beds, Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, cable TV, kitchenettes, and air conditioning. Residents get maintenance-free living, so they don't need to worry about cooking, cleaning, or managing the home. The central dining area serves meals made with organic food and ingredients, and staff handle meal preparation and service.
The care team at ELDERVILLA provides assistance with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal care, and medication management. Staff are available around the clock, and the facility uses security and monitoring systems, along with a 24-hour call system. There's always someone on-call, and supervision is available day and night. The facility has a wheelchair van for transportation to appointments, outings, or emergencies, and for accommodations during power failures, there's a backup generator that supports heating, cooking, and medical needs like life support or oxygen.
ELDERVILLA offers different levels of care such as assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing, with extra support for memory care in its Life Guidance memory care neighborhood, so seniors with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or even aggressive behaviors can get specialized help. The facility has two hospice beds for those needing end-of-life care and also offers respite care. The team has experience with medical services such as nursing, wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, and medication assistance. Activities at ELDERVILLA include arts and crafts, decorating, games, movie nights, fitness, scheduled daily activities, and group or individual outings, and the home welcomes guests with parking available. There are walking paths, a garden, and regular religious services. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided, with washers and dryers on hand, and residents have WiFi, phone, and cable television.
Caregivers and staff strive to support each resident's independence and quality of life by treating everyone with respect, often including companionship and personal attention. The home's mission centers on enhancing well-being, and many people note the facility's cleanliness, skilled care staff, and the caring, family-like environment-plus, Nala and Simba, two loving dogs, are there to comfort residents. ELDERVILLA acts as a Board and Care Home or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly and fits the description of an Adult Foster Home, Personal Care Home, or Assisted Living Home depending on the state. The facility's setting is quiet and homespun, and it's suited for seniors needing different levels of support, whether for long-term, short-term, or hospice stays.