Duane Manor

Duane Manor sits at 188 Duane Street in Redwood City, and while there's no website, people will find a quiet apartment building where up to 18 residents can settle in, some living on their own and others needing more daily help because the place covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled nursing if someone gets sicker, and what's nice is folks can bring their pets along since it's pet-friendly, making things feel more like home. The staff at Duane Manor, called attentive, kind, and clinically trained, stay around all day and night, helping with bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, managing medicines, and making sure no one misses meals, which get planned for any special diets, like for those who need a diabetes-friendly menu, and residents' rooms come fully furnished-again making things easier, since moving is hard enough as it is, but thankfully there's someone to help with move-in, too. The place offers both private and semi-private rooms, has cable TV and Wi-Fi in the rooms, and the housekeepers keep up with cleaning and laundry every week, and for folks who like outdoor spaces, there's a garden, plus a dining room for group meals, and scheduled daily activities to keep everyone as busy or as quiet as they want to be. There's always staff on to supervise things, and if appointments come up or folks want to get out on outings, transportation is available, which is handy since a lot of people need rides to the doctor. Some residents just need a little help, like in independent living, which here means people get some help if they want it, but do a lot on their own, and the building's open to seniors who want as much privacy or company as they'd like, with group activities for those who enjoy being part of things. For families facing big decisions, Duane Manor works with local senior living advisors who can give details about what to expect and help compare this place to others, and if someone needs memory care, that's possible here as well, though care for memory conditions can cost more, just as in any place offering specialized dementia care, but a good thing is that the Manor tries to personalize every care plan to suit each person, taking the time to do things right. For those just needing a break or short-term care, the respite option is available so families can rest easy for a while, knowing someone's watching over their loved one, and overall Duane Manor is recognized as having a friendly feel and staff that aim to make things comfortable for seniors who call it home.