St. Elizabeth's Home for the Elderly in Covina, CA, takes in seniors who need help with daily living, and it does have memory care programs for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and folks can still live quite comfortably whether they're in a studio, a one-bedroom, or a semi-private room, and all units come with safety features and some even have tubs. The facility is quite homey and clean, and many say the staff are helpful, kind, and joyful. Residents have their laundry and housekeeping done and get meals with a good variety, including special diets like kosher or vegetarian as needed, and they can make use of a full kitchen if they want to cook themselves. There's a dining room for meals, and on special days, they'll have birthday or holiday dining options. There's a button in each room so someone can get assistance when they need it, and staff are on hand 24/7 for help with things like getting dressed, transfers, medication management, spoon feeding, and incontinence care. Nurses make monthly wellness visits, and the facility's got high acuity care available. Memory care is in a secured part of the community with extra safety, and the place also serves those who need hospice, palliative, and home health services.
For activities, residents can play games, join trivia or quizzes, go to the library, watch movies in a movie room with flat screen TVs, or get involved in music, religious gatherings, arts and crafts, or fitness classes in the gym, and they'll go on outings or attend events off-site with transportation. There are scheduled social events for residents and their families, and pets like dogs and cats are allowed. The community has an indoor garden and courtyard, outdoor and indoor walking paths, a therapy area for physical therapy (which can be brought in for residents), a hair salon, and a computer section. Residents can smoke outside if they wish and there's parking for them too. Maintenance is done both inside and out, and families can visit any time and will get updates about their loved ones. Most staff speak English, Filipino, or Spanish.
The home is licensed for six beds, and there's a sister facility, St. Elizabeth Home for the Elderly II. It's built like a planned apartment or condo setting, with supervision and care at all times, and is for those 55 or 62 and older looking for independent or assisted living, or who may need more help later on. Services are offered all-inclusively or for an extra fee, depending on what's needed, and there are programs for devotional and Christian activities both on-site and off. St. Elizabeth's doesn't take Medicare unless certified by CMS, and it serves both Orange and Los Angeles County with board and care homes. It's earned praise for its activities and quality, and is known for offering a peaceful but lively place for seniors who need a little or a lot of daily help.
