St. Judes Home for the Elderly I is a small residential care home in El Monte, California, licensed to care for up to six seniors, and it's run under California's Department of Social Services with license number 197606282. The main service is assisted living, which means friendly caregivers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and getting around, and they're there all day and night to make sure residents feel safe and comfortable, with a nurse and doctor both on call and extra help like physical, occupational, and speech therapy when needed. Folks get to choose either a private or a semi-private room, each with its own bathroom, and the home feels cozy with house-like touches and bright, cheery bedrooms that have their own little bit of charm. The staff keeps everything super clean, and there's always help with laundry and housekeeping, which makes life easy for everyone. Meals are prepared by staff, with one or two served every day, and meal planners make sure food is healthy and can suit diabetes or allergy needs, though some residents say the choices could be fresher or more varied, but the folks do pay attention to what's needed.
St. Judes serves seniors who want to stay independent but could use some support, usually people 55 or older, and they offer specialized care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus hospice care and short-term respite stays when families need a little break. The community has plenty of activities each week, from movie nights and music programs to games, craft making, and group meals, and there's a book room, spa, wellness area, and outdoor spaces like walking paths and gardens for anyone who likes to get fresh air or sit in the sunshine. Residents can join fitness and exercise routines, try music or animal therapy, and often take part in social evenings, and the place even arranges rides to doctor's appointments, stores, or faith events, so no one has to feel stuck or alone.
Caregivers at St. Judes treat people with compassion and respect, and the owner and manager work hard to meet everyone's needs, responding quickly to any issues. There's a focus on dignity and comfort in all support, and staff help with things like grooming, bathing, mobility, and more complicated needs if someone uses insulin or needs two people to help them move safely. Residents say the home feels warm and welcoming, with a sense of community, and the house is always tidy and looked after. Seniors from all backgrounds and genders live here, and the rooms are furnished, some with telephones, offering both independence and the comfort of help nearby. Prices for care and rooms are posted, with a range depending on what's chosen. The place gets high marks in reviews, scoring 4.8 to 5.0 stars, and a respectable 7.3 on Seniorly, with folks often mentioning the caring nature of staff and the clean, friendly atmosphere, so it's a good choice for people who want simple, steady care in a home-like setting.
