A1 Residential Care Facility for the Elderly @ Delphine

    923 Huggins Ave, Placentia, CA, 92870
    4.0 · 4 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Home-like, clean facility; minor issues

    I'm very pleased with this large, home-like facility - the owner and staff are friendly, caring, responsive, and helped/advised me tremendously. It's clean, rooms are adequate, food is healthy, and the administrator is nice; residents seem happy and I would recommend it. Minor downsides: no garden (just concrete), only one caregiver sleeps overnight, and showers are limited to twice a week with sponge baths each morning. Overall, very good care and no complaints.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Large home
    • Clean facility
    • Healthy food
    • Loving, home-like atmosphere
    • Friendly, accommodating, responsive owner/administrator
    • Caring, helpful staff
    • Adequate room sizes
    • Very good care noted by residents/families
    • Close proximity/location
    • Recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Only one caregiver on duty at night (sleeps overnight)
    • No garden or green outdoor space (concrete yard)
    • Limited bathing: two showers per week
    • Daily sponge baths instead of full showers
    • Potential nighttime supervision/staffing concern

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing a clean, large, and home-like environment and staff who are caring, helpful, and responsive. Reviewers repeatedly describe the setting as loving and comfortable, and several note that they are pleased with the experience and would recommend the facility. Management and administration receive favorable comments: the owner and administrator are described as friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with.

    Care quality is portrayed as good in the summaries. Reviewers explicitly state that residents receive very good care, that staff are happy and helpful, and that the team has provided significant assistance and advice to families. The recurring theme is one of attentiveness and responsiveness from both caregivers and management, which contributes to a high level of family satisfaction.

    Facilities and setting are generally described positively in terms of cleanliness and room sizes. The home is noted as large and clean with adequate-sized rooms, contributing to the home-like atmosphere many reviewers appreciate. Dining receives a specific positive mention: food is described as healthy. However, a clear and consistent facility-related shortcoming is the lack of a garden or green outdoor space; the outside area is described as concrete rather than landscaped or garden-like.

    The most significant recurring concerns relate to staffing patterns and bathing routines. Multiple reviews note that there is only one caregiver who sleeps at night, which raises potential concerns about nighttime supervision and safety for some families. Hygiene routines are another commonly mentioned limitation: residents reportedly receive only two full showers per week and are given sponge baths each morning. These facts appear consistently across summaries and represent important practical limitations for prospective residents who require more frequent full showers or closer nighttime monitoring.

    In summary, the facility earns strong praise for its compassionate staff, clean and comfortable home environment, healthy meals, and accessible management. These strengths appear to create a trusting, family-like atmosphere that many reviewers value and that leads them to recommend the facility. Prospective residents and families should weigh these positives against the notable operational limitations cited: limited full-shower frequency, daily sponge baths, lack of outdoor garden space, and the presence of a single sleeping caregiver at night. Those factors could be significant depending on the level of personal care, hygiene needs, and safety monitoring required. When considering this facility, it would be prudent to confirm current staffing patterns, nighttime supervision arrangements, and bathing schedules to ensure they align with the prospective resident’s needs.

    Location

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    About A1 Residential Care Facility for the Elderly @ Delphine

    A1 Residential Care Facility for the Elderly @ Delphine sits at 923 Huggins Ave in Placentia, California, and provides care specifically made for older adults, and it's licensed to serve up to six residents in a quiet, regular neighborhood home, so folks find it cozy right away. The staff, known for being friendly, helpful, and caring, assists with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medication, and offers extra support for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, with memory care programs, secure spaces, and activities that help with memory and connection, plus 24-hour support and skilled nursing for residents needing round-the-clock medical attention. Residents get to pick from private or shared rooms, with some including attached bathrooms, and the rooms are always clean and feel home-like, so everyone has space and comfort.

    Meals get prepared with good ingredients, aiming for both nutrition and taste, so residents eat well. There's always laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance help available, so nobody has to worry about chores. Wi-Fi and high-speed internet keep folks connected, while transportation and parking are offered for convenience. Residents take part in wellness programs, group or solo activities, and both onsite and offsite social events, which help with staying active, engaged, and connected to the community. The administration's often described as friendly and responsive, making people feel welcome as soon as they arrive.

    A1 Residential Care Facility for the Elderly @ Delphine focuses on supporting independence, health, and a good quality of life with tailored care plans for each person, whether someone's mostly independent, needs help with daily tasks, wants assisted living, or requires high-acuity services with skilled nursing and memory care. Safety measures, structured programs, and a helpful staff create a secure and warm place to live, especially for seniors dealing with dementia, since the environment's designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

    This board and care home, also called a residential care home or rest home, started offering services on February 21, 2019, and holds license number 306005566. Specific care costs depend on the amount of support needed, but the average for California sits at around $5,250 a month after an assessment. The setting's close to local restaurants, attractions, and activities, so family and friends find it easy to visit, and residents have options to get out as much or as little as they want. The facility's received awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, showing its ongoing commitment to good care, clear communication, and keeping residents comfortable and involved in daily life.

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