Diamond Residential Care Facility for the Elderly of Murrieta is a small home licensed for up to six seniors, located at 26973 Holly Grove Ct in Murrieta, California. The place follows rules set by California's Department of Social Services and focuses on providing a home-like setting where residents feel safe, clean, and comfortable. The owner, Agnes, manages the facility with a caring and friendly staff who help the residents daily, often playing cards or chatting to keep everyone engaged. The home offers both assisted living and memory care for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and has earned praise for cleanliness and helpfulness.
The starting price for assisted living is $3,000 a month, and they take private pay, long-term care insurance, Veterans Aid and Attendance, and sometimes other insurance types like Medicare. You'll find six assisted living units, including one-bedroom, shared, and studio spaces, all furnished and with private bathrooms for privacy and comfort. The building has open courtyards, living rooms, and dining spaces designed for social interaction. Residents get cable color television, laundry, daily housekeeping, and supplies like soap and shampoo are included.
Staff help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom, and can also manage medication and provide insulin injections or help with two-person transfers if needed. There's help for residents who have trouble walking or need aids with movement, and the facility supports incontinence, showering, transferring, and specific meal plans if someone has medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Home-cooked meals and healthy snacks are prepared every day, and caregivers can arrange for a traveling stylist or hairdresser, plus assist with grooming.
There are many activities to join such as music therapy, pet visits, arts and crafts, board games, and group fitness. The community offers arranged programs every day, movie shows, spiritual and religious activities, and evening social events. There are also fitness schedules and wellness programs aimed at keeping everyone active, plus staff help with errands, trips to medical appointments, religious services, and even dry cleaning or laundry. Amenities include a community kitchen, small café, garden areas, arts and crafts spots, walking trails, a theater, reading room, landscaped yards, and sometimes extra perks like a jacuzzi or steam room. Safety features include an emergency call system in each room, high acuity care for those with serious needs, and secured spaces to prevent wandering.
The staff provides memory care support and tailors services for residents needing help remembering their medication or keeping up with hygiene. The facility's board and care approach means seniors at all stages of memory loss can get special attention and security, and individualized care plans are common. Reviews mention the staff treats everyone like family, the place stays well maintained, and residents enjoy plenty of chances for social and physical wellness while feeling secure.
Nearby, residents can visit cafes, parks, pharmacies, doctors' offices, restaurants, places of worship, and a local theater, making outings possible with assisted transportation. The care community has received recognition with awards for excellence and is known for balancing safety, support, and social activities for all seniors, whether they're independent or need daily help.
