Cheerful Heart Home IV sits in a quiet neighborhood and looks after up to six seniors at a time, offering both private and shared rooms, some with private bathrooms, all fully furnished with cable TV, wi-fi, and telephone service, so everyone has what they need. The staff help every day with things like bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, taking medicine, and making sure residents get three meals a day, often made from organic ingredients, with options for special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, and even kosher, making sure everyone eats well. Meals, laundry, cleaning, and linens get handled by staff, so residents don't have to worry about chores, and the house is air-conditioned and has a wheelchair-accessible shower, so people stay comfortable year-round.
The home allows pets like small dogs and cats, and also lets family and other pets visit, which means anyone moving in doesn't have to leave a beloved pet behind, and people can spend time with their animals or see visiting ones. The garden outside has a water fountain and gazebo where residents can relax, and there's both indoor and outdoor space for gatherings or sitting with friends. There's always something to do, with weekly activities, arts and crafts, music brought in each month by the Senior Center of Huntington Beach, and devotional services both on and off site, so residents can stay busy and connected.
Medical help is close by, with nurses on staff, a doctor and nurse on call, and support for medication management and high-acuity care, so even people who need a lot of help can get it right in the home. Services include podiatry, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, dentist visits, foot care, and hospice or respite care for those who need short-term help. The team provides help around the clock and coordinates care with outside doctors or hospitals, especially for people needing specialized treatments like IV therapy, so there's always someone to help answer a need, day or night.
Family members get invited to take part in meetings about care, and the home offers education programs so families understand what's happening as needs change. The staff have been described by families as friendly and kind, making it a comfortable place to live, and transportation gets arranged for doctor's visits or appointments, with resident parking on site for those who still drive. Smoking isn't allowed indoors, but residents can use outdoor spaces. The home is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, and isn't certified by Medicare, so it doesn't take Medicare payments, but it does have all the state and local licenses required to operate safely. Cheerful Heart Home IV is best for seniors who want a homelike place with a small number of residents, personal care, memory care services, and a safe, easy, maintenance-free lifestyle, with help available at any time of day.
