Deluxe Guest Home II is a small residential care home in Long Beach and Signal Hill, California, set up with just six beds, so everyone gets personal attention, and folks don't feel lost in a big crowd, and where caregivers are there around the clock and can help with everything from showering and dressing to bathroom help and mobility, including managing incontinence, helping with grooming, and even picking out and putting on clothes, which can take the stress off as you get older and things become harder to do by yourself. There's a strong focus on memory care here, which means there are special programs and activities for seniors with Alzheimer's or other types of cognitive impairment, and the building's secured and monitored, so loved ones with memory loss don't wander off, and families can rest easier knowing the place has a security system for resident safety. There's a variety of activities every day like crafts, games, bingo, fitness classes, movie nights, music, and even animal therapy or social night events, so people stay busy and have lots of chances to connect and stay sharp mentally and emotionally, plus there's access to a big library, a reading room, a games room, recreation areas, and outside yard spaces if someone likes fresh air.
Meals are home-cooked three times a day, and staff can adjust what's served for folks with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other health needs, and snacks are always available throughout the day, so no one goes hungry or has to stick to just the main meals. There's help with getting to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, and spiritual services if someone wants or needs it, plus planned transportation and nearby parking options. Amenities include a barber shop or a hairdresser who comes right to the home, a hot tub, a steam or wellness room, and even a sauna if someone's looking for those comforts, and pets like cats or dogs are welcome, which is nice for animal lovers who want to bring their companion along. The layout is easy to get around, rooms have plenty of closets, communal living spaces mean people aren't isolated, and safety measures like fall prevention are in place, so people can feel secure.
Every resident has a care plan that's updated to match their needs, so if someone needs more help over time, staff can adapt, and there's medication management, health and mobility support, diabetic care including help with insulin if needed, and even massage therapy. They also offer respite and hospice support, so if a family needs extra help or is facing the end-of-life stage, they don't have to figure everything out alone. Staff are trained and aim to be caring and patient, keeping resident dignity and independence front and center, and there are community activities-exercises, reading, religious meetings, music programs, and art and crafts or tabletop games-to keep people engaged and moving. Transportation is arranged for outside appointments and errands, and families can stay for visits or short stays. Regular housekeeping keeps things clean, and there's a personal request service to take care of everyday needs.
The home follows a comprehensive schedule that covers care, meals, medication help, and memory care activities, and it's licensed as a Residential Care Elderly facility but doesn't accept Medicare since it's not certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so that's good to know up front. People say the staff and environment are friendly and welcoming, and the focus remains on helping folks keep as much independence as they want while making sure they're looked after, and with its small size and close community feel, Deluxe Guest Home II feels homelike, not like a big institution, which suits a lot of seniors who want comfort, routine, and a steady, kind hand close by.
