Ever Care sits in Mission Viejo, California, and offers a small, calm place for older adults who need help but don't like big institutions, and they go by the philosophy of Aanamarie's Guest Homes and have been caring for the elderly since 1980, which kind of gives the place a homey feeling, especially since they only have six beds, so there's a real focus on personal and respectful care that remembers dignity and self-worth, with residents living in private or semi-private rooms or one-bedroom suites that are all fully furnished, have private baths, kitchenettes, and air-conditioning to keep things comfortable without feeling like a hospital and people can even bring their small pet dogs if they want, since they do allow pets and provide help as needed.
Ever Care runs as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly under license #306005210, which means the staff can help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and even more complex needs like memory care and diabetic care, so folks can stay even if they need extra help as they get older, which is what people call "aging in place," and if someone needs hospice or respite care, the staff will arrange that, too, and there's 24-hour awake staff and an on-call nurse, plus bracelet alarms for residents who are at risk of wandering, which helps keep folks with Alzheimer's or dementia safe in the secure memory care building that was specially built for those needs, and they can even help people who have major behavioral issues or who need reminders to use the restroom.
The community has both indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing, and there's an event calendar with activities for the mind and body, including devotional services offered both on-site and off-site, so residents can stay busy and connected as much as they like, and services like a beauty salon, barber, dentist, and podiatrist come straight to the home, along with visiting doctors and therapists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Meals use organic food and ingredients with both regular and vegetarian options, and the staff takes care of all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and home management, so living there is maintenance-free, and the staff provides transportation to doctor's appointments, outings, and church, with some rides included and others at cost, and resident parking is available for those who still drive.
Families will find features like cable TV, internet, and telephone services for staying in touch, and the rooms are equipped for both privacy and ease of care, with wheelchair accessible showers and the ability to handle transfers, whether someone needs a little help or a lot, even using mechanical lifts, and the facility accepts residents who have incontinence or need reminders, covers all levels of care from independent to skilled nursing, and supports adult care homes, memory care, and supportive services, with rates for one-bedroom units starting around $7,000 a month depending on care needs, so the focus remains on safe, loving care without feeling like an institution and making sure every resident's daily needs and comforts are met.
