OC Swidler Guest Home sits in Orange, California, licensed as a small residential care place for the elderly, and has room for up to 6 residents in assisted living or memory care. The building has many closets and large studio apartments, with smart layouts and both private and semi-private room options, so people can pick what fits best for them, and it also has private ADA-compliant bathrooms and a studio, 1-bedroom, and shared living quarters, all fully furnished, with big TVs, cable, and internet. Residents have a family-friendly place with friendly staff and other residents, and pets can stay too, as the grounds have gardens, porches, and both indoor and outdoor common areas, all wheelchair accessible and safe for residents prone to wandering, with technology that can alert staff if someone tries to leave the secure memory care area.
Residents get three meals a day-plus snacks in between-prepared with organic ingredients, and there's a dementia-friendly menu, also kosher and vegetarian options if needed, plus catering for birthdays and special events, and there's a community dining area and sometimes a private dining section for special occasions. Housekeeping and private laundry come included, with staff taking care of cleaning, linen, and all maintenance of both the apartment and grounds, so folks don't need to worry about chores getting done, and laundry's handled at no extra cost. The facility handles daily activities-things like social and educational events, arts and crafts, onsite and offsite outings, fitness and exercise programs in the wellness center, massage therapy, weight management, computer time, and special monthly birthday parties, plus devotional trips on occasion, and escorts to and from events for people who need it.
For healthcare, OC Swidler provides help for seniors with a wide range of physical and cognitive illnesses-folks living with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other forms of dementia get care in a secure, separate area, and staff can assist with spoon-feeding, dressing, grooming, personal care, moving around, incontinence help, even severe behavioral or memory issues. Nurses and health staff check on residents 24 hours a day, and there are emergency buttons and pull cords in every room, with tech for added safety. The facility manages medications for timely dosing, sets up custom care plans, offers regular health checks by registered nurses and monthly doctor visits, and brings in home care nurses for people needing skilled nursing care. They provide diabetic care, manage insulin, check blood sugar, respond to all acuity of care-light to heavy, including for non-ambulatory residents needing help with transfers or lifts-and provide therapy, whether physical, speech, or occupational. Pharmacy services, registered dietitian counseling, and help with weight and dietary needs all come standard.
OC Swidler lets seniors age in place by offering different levels of care-memory care, assisted living, behavior management-and accepts people showing odd or unruly behavior, or at risk of elopement, so families can keep loved ones close as needs change. The place has regular housekeeping, concierge services, computer area, library, private baths, kitchenettes, a well-lit dining space, resident parking, and allows outdoor smoking in set areas. They provide transportation to doctor's appointments and outings, and a moving assistance service for those coming in, plus custom plans for people with specific dietary or health needs, and there are daily wellness checks. All main utilities except phone are included, air conditioning comes standard, and the facility is conveniently located near public transportation. OC Swidler Guest Home holds license #306005214 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly and accepts adults aged 55 and over. Medicare isn't accepted unless the provider's properly certified. The home aims for safety, support, and a familiar, stable living environment as people age.
