Fontabello Lodge sits at 919 Hawthorne Dr in Rodeo, CA, and has been around since 1977 when the single-story house with a basement first opened its doors, and when you walk around the place, you'll see that it still has that home-like feel you often find in older neighborhoods, with ten rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread out over a 7,700 square foot lot, and there's a garage for parking, and while the basement isn't really used for anything special, it's down there. Now, the Recchi family has a long history with the property, with Randy L Recchi, Randolph A Recchi, Leo Recchi, and Barbara P Recchi all tied to the house and involved in professions like food service and technical jobs, and there was even a foreclosure back in September 2016, but the place kept going after that and, even though there was a fire in January 2018 affecting the interior wall covering, the lodge went through various repairs during the years, like getting a new roof in 2000 and overhauls to the heating, cooling, and siding in the nineties.
At Fontabello Lodge, they focus on senior living, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite, long-term, and home care, and if you're after a place where elders get personal help, that's available, too, along with rehabilitation and nursing services and even hospice when needed, since they offer a wide range of care types for different needs. Inside, there are comforts for everyday life like a salon, spa, gym, and yoga facilities, and you can find spaces meant for relaxation, health, beauty, and nutrition; there's even health food shopping and medical supply support on hand, and visits from medical specialists, including family doctors, cardiologists, dentists, psychiatrists, and many others, are part of the community's wellness focus, and you'll see options for things like chiropractic and massage therapy, dental work, and fitness programs.
Memory care and assisted living are part of what Fontabello Lodge does, but they also offer independent living for seniors who want more freedom, and you'll find home care if someone prefers staying in the comfort of their own room or with help only where it counts, plus short-term respite care for when families need a break and rehabilitation services for those coming back from illness or surgery. While the building feels like a single-family home, it's set up with amenities for guest comfort and safety, and, even if the last big remodel was in 1979, the house holds up.
Something unique at Fontabello Lodge is their involvement with all kinds of media collections, from historical audio recordings and classic software to images from major museums and NASA, covering everything from music and arts to podcasts, which can be great for staying engaged or maybe even reminiscing, and on top of that, they have a range of floral services, with offerings for weddings, funerals, holidays, and everyday moments, all available for residents or family members who want flowers on special occasions, including bridal bouquets, corsages, sympathy arrangements, and flowers for ceremonies and receptions. The property's last market value assessment in 2014 put it at $355,500, with a tax figure of $5,190, and after being sold back in 1990, it's continued as a one-unit residence meant for senior care. Fontabello Lodge combines elder care, personalized health and wellness services, and a few unexpected extras like access to historic music and art collections, plus floral arrangements for every event, all in a quiet home setting with a long local history.
