The Cottage at Tabuenca is a small, licensed care community for six residents in Laguna Niguel, CA. The place has a two-car attached garage, direct entry, and features like ceramic tile showers, vinyl flooring, dual-pane windows, and quartz countertops. Folks will find a concrete patio and paver driveway out front, and artificial turf that keeps yard work simple. The backyard's got a covered patio and outdoor areas for visits or events. The kitchen uses energy-efficient appliances and a stainless-steel sink, and meals there are home-cooked, with vegetarian and kosher options available. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing, so seniors get the help they need as they age, whether it's daily chores or medical care after illness or surgery.
Residents can get assistance with bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking medicine. The memory care program gives safe, supervised help for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, offering 24-hour support, specialized routines, and memory-enhancing activities. Incontinence care, medication management, nutrition planning for special diets, and health monitoring are all available, with high-acuity care and non-ambulatory support for people with serious or complex needs. The place is wheelchair accessible, has transportation and parking services, and runs outings into the community for activities, medical appointments, or faith services. The team helps with laundry and housekeeping to keep spaces clean, while an on-site salon is handy for grooming.
There's a strong focus on wellness with exercise classes, fitness and wellness programs, board games, game rooms, music and pet therapy, arts, movie nights, and social events. Shared common areas include a reading room, hot tub, steam room, gardens, and spaces for social or religious events, plus room for hobbies and crafts. Lake Mission Viejo's nearby recreation means there's swimming, boating, fishing, sailing, and concerts, with the community pool and green spaces for outdoor activities too. The Cottage's staff, often referred to by their unique terms, support a social model of care that helps residents stay independent as much as they can, while always having a hand when it's needed. The place can also offer respite care for short stays and hospice care at the end of life. Housing includes apartments and private rooms, so folks can pick what fits best. Meals are nutritious and regular, the environment is safe and warm, and support fits how much help each resident needs, with a range from independent living up to full nursing care all under one roof.
