Karen's Board and Care III sits at 16822 Addison St., Encino, CA, right in a quiet neighborhood close to Northridge and Lake Balboa, where it's been caring for seniors since 1997, and folks often notice right away that the place is always clean, nothing smells bad, and everything feels like a real home, not a big institution, they have a nice garden and walking paths outside with an outdoor patio where residents can sit and enjoy the sun, and wheelchairs fit just fine since the setup is made for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory people. You'll see a community setting with semi-private rooms and some studios, all furnished, plus there's central heating, air conditioning, cable TV, security alarm system, and a dining room where the home-cooked meals have actually won a Best Meals and Dining award for being both tasty and healthy, and they even help with special diets if needed. Staff, many of whom speak Filipino and English, stay on site round-the-clock and help with things like bathing, dressing, hygiene, medication reminders, moving about, laundry, housekeeping, and making sure everyone gets their medicine at the right time, and they'll even help arrange doctor appointments and take care of scheduling.
The home has 24-hour supervision and offers personalized support for a small number of residents, which is a nice thing if you like feeling like people know you and look after you; the caregivers really treat everyone with dignity and respect, whether a person needs just a little help or quite a bit, and they support adults 55 and older, including those who are alert, confused, frail, living with the effects of a mild stroke, or dealing with Alzheimer's, memory loss, or other related disorders, and there's even care for those needing hospice. The facility's licensed by the State of California, which gives reassurance about oversight and safety standards, and the environment really does feel calm and home-like, which is probably why the reviews mention residents enjoy their time here, and the place has a review score of 8.5 from 7 ratings.
Karen's Board and Care III specializes in Alzheimer's and memory care, offering a secure setting with individualized activities, specialized programs, and memory-enhancing events designed for people dealing with dementia, and they support both ambulatory folks and those who might need a bit more help getting around, and they're also equipped to accommodate non-ambulatory residents safely, thanks to a high caregiver-to-resident ratio. The facility allows some pets, has move-in coordination for new residents, and provides regular community activities like movie nights, physical exercise, and social programs that keep everyone as mentally, socially, and physically active as they're able and willing, plus transportation and parking makes it a bit easier for families who want to visit or pick up loved ones.
There's a reputation for staff being kind and the care being attentive, and the home's part of a family of three similar locations in Encino, Northridge, and Van Nuys, so it's part of a small local group that's been established for years; the residents vary, and the staff knows how to meet many different needs, right from preparing nutritious meals to helping with personal care or memory support. You don't see any fancy marketing or grand claims, just a clean, respectful, and supportive setting where seniors can spend their days in safety and comfort.
