Everett Forest Board and Care sits in a quiet, tree-filled residential neighborhood in Loma Linda, not far from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health and close to churches and shopping, so you don't feel shut in, and it's really a cozy, single-story home with ground floor units that make it easier if you have trouble with stairs or need more space to move around, and they've got rooms that are private or semi-private, including a one-bedroom memory care room, so you can have a bit of your own space if that matters to you, or share if you want more company.
The home has both indoor and outdoor common areas, and there are fruit trees and lots of green space, so folks can relax or socialize, and they've set up a program of activities-some social, some educational, some just for fun-to help keep everyone engaged, no matter what your interests are.
Meals get served throughout the day and are included, so no one needs to worry about cooking, and if you need to get out for a doctor appointment or other outing, transport is complimentary, so it's one thing less to ask family for help with, and getting to appointments doesn't have to be a hassle.
Everett Forest Board and Care focuses especially on Alzheimer's and memory care, and it's a designated memory care facility, so the staff knows what they're doing if someone needs gentle reminders or special care plans because of dementia or Alzheimer's, and they've made up their own names and terms for how they look after people, which lets them make each care plan personal to the person living there.
The caregivers and staff know how to use a Hoyer lift to help move heavier residents safely, and they've got proper training to help with bladder or bowel needs, including incontinence care, and they'll remind residents to use the restroom if you need it, so everyone keeps their dignity, and there's diabetic care available too-including checking blood sugar and helping with insulin if the resident is able to manage the shots themselves.
There's a beauty and barber service for when you're due for a haircut or a bit of self-care, and there are always staff on hand to help with medication reminders or other activities of daily life like bathing, dressing, or eating. The home's got programs for different residents based on their specific needs, and they can handle residents with heavier physical care needs or behavioral challenges.
Only male residents are accepted, with some sources noting there may be care available for women, but the main setup is for men. The home provides assisted living and non-ambulatory care, so if somebody uses a wheelchair or can't easily walk on their own, the staff knows what to do and it's set up to accommodate that. The whole setup is built for comfort and independence, so residents can live as fully as they're able, with support as needed, and have space to spend time with others or by themselves, in a pretty calm and green place.
