Astoria II sits on Blackburn Avenue and has served seniors since 2007 as a family-owned board and care home, staying pretty relaxed and home-like, nothing too fancy or corporate, with licensed space for about 19 people across private, shared, and studio rooms that each come fully furnished, have things like air-conditioning, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, safety features, and call buttons, so folks can choose how much space or help they want, whether that means independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, or hospice care, including short-term respite stays. People speak English here, and staff offer help around the clock with things like bathing, grooming, getting dressed, moving around, using the restroom, and managing regular tasks, with daily attention to medication, meals (cooked with organic options and able to fit strict special diets like gluten-free, vegan, low sodium, or no sugar), and personal care, plus cleaning, laundry, and fresh clothes, which lets residents focus on doing activities and seeing friends instead of chores.
The place tries to be calm and feels like a family home, with caretakers staying both patient and caring, spending time with residents throughout the day, getting to know everyone's needs, and making sure no one feels lost or overlooked, especially when someone's dealing with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's, as they have a purpose-built memory care building, a wander alert system, and plenty of reminders and safety checks. Nurses (RNs and LPNs) and other licensed staff are always on hand for heavier needs, like medication management, blood sugar monitoring, incontinence care, help when people act out or get confused, and even behavioral care if someone's more aggressive or trying to leave. There are programs for reminiscence, sensory therapy, music (live bands and musicians), pet visits, computer time, and things like Forever Fit stretching, arts and crafts, games, movie nights, community events, and off-site outings when people want to go out. Some days have massages, religious outings, salon visits, and time just to relax in the yard or use the steam room, reading room, or jacuzzi, so it's never dull, and activities always fit what each resident can and likes to do.
Meals come from a professional chef with scheduled and anytime dining, and can be served in the dining room, private rooms, or as room service, and special programs let people with challenging dietary needs still enjoy their food. Pricing stays simple, with both studio and private rooms at $6,000 per month, covering most amenities, care, and meals, plus things like transportation to doctors, errands, and community events. Staff keep the place clean and safe, watching over everyone and quickly noticing changes in health or mood, and since it's regulated by California's Department of Social Services, people can rest a little easier about standards. Folks who need high-acuity care, diabetic help, insulin injections, heavy hands-on support, or memory care can find the needed services here, in a quiet, clean, and caring place that local families rely on, especially for those wanting somewhere with a smaller number of residents, more family feeling, and no fuss but careful help all day and night.
