Lafayette Gardens offers different types of care like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice, so residents can stay in the community even if their needs change, and you'll find private bedrooms and baths, cozy common rooms with Smart TVs and Google or Alexa devices, and outdoor decks overlooking pretty landscaped yards and gardens where you can relax, watch birds in the aviary, or just enjoy the sun on a quiet afternoon. Staff are available at all hours, trained to help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and moving around, and there's a nurse on staff and a doctor on call, plus physical and music therapy, so medical care is covered, and if someone needs help remembering medication, managing diabetes, using equipment like Hoyer lifts, or dealing with more complicated needs like colostomy or oxygen support, the staff can help, and they'll also support people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or other memory challenges, using personalized care plans, secure memory care buildings, wander-safe alarms, and activities aimed at reducing confusion.
Meals are home-cooked, balanced by healthcare professionals, and the dining plans include options for gluten-free, low-sodium, low-sugar, vegan, or other special diets, so everyone's needs are met, and housekeeping, laundry, and regular safety checks keep things clean and comfortable, while transportation is arranged for appointments or outings, including wheelchair access, and family visits can happen in-person during business hours or over Zoom any time there's a need for an update. The staff focuses on each person's comfort, dignity, and independence, treating residents like family and supporting them with gentle reminders, mobility help, and care that suits whatever their daily challenges might be, and because of ongoing training, the newest care ideas and safety tools are always put to use.
Activity programs run every day with stretching, yoga, art classes, brain games, lectures, music therapy, gardening, and even feeding the birds, and there's always something social, educational, or just plain fun going on in both indoor and outdoor spaces, so residents stay active in body and mind, and if anyone has pets or wants to join the pet-friendly programs, smaller dogs are welcome, and the staff takes care to help keep those connections safe and positive. For folks who qualify, Lafayette Gardens works with Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver and CalAIM to help cover costs, and there's help with applications, insurance papers, or health plan questions, so residents can focus on living with respect and comfort, whether they come for short-term respite care after a hospital stay, long-term help with memory loss, or a place to spend their later years in a safe, friendly, and homelike environment where support's always at hand.
