Hands of Love, Inc.

Hands of Love, Inc. runs a small senior care home at 11249 Antilla Place, San Diego, CA, that's been family owned and operated by Nadezhda Okhotin since 2003, serving the elderly with a focus on Alzheimer's and dementia care within a peaceful, family-style setting, though right now the facility is closed. The place holds a license from the California Department of Social Services (license 374603056), has a maximum of 6 beds, and has always aimed to keep residents feeling at home with daily help and caring staff. Over its years, Hands of Love, Inc. has taken pride in offering different levels of help-independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and more-instead of moving people when their needs change, and the staff can handle light help all the way up to heavy care and behavioral support, and will help with bathing, grooming, meals, and even incontinence care if needed, plus diabetes care with staff trained to give insulin and keep an eye on blood sugar levels. The home always kept either an RN, LVN, or CNA around for medical needs, and has 24-hour awake caregivers to make sure help's always near. The home offers food with options like vegetarian or kosher meals, and keeps daily life lively with activities both indoors and out-sometimes they'll take outings, sometimes the activities are on-site for those who need a quieter day, but there are daily exercise programs and social gatherings to keep everyone connected, and there's even a swimming pool and a hot tub for a nice soak or for hydrotherapy, which some seniors really appreciate. Some rooms have private bathrooms with tubs, and the home makes sure light housekeeping, laundry, and medication management are done so residents aren't worrying about chores. There's transportation available for doctor's appointments or outings, and if a resident prefers to keep their own car, parking can be arranged for an extra cost. Visiting nurses drop by, and the place also provides hospice care and help at the end of life, with thoughtful support for families. Amenities, besides the pool and nice indoor and outdoor common areas, include an on-site beautician, daily meals, and spaces for gatherings and activities, both indoors and outside under the sun. Veterans benefits are accepted and programs for aides and attendance can help cover some costs. The home is also careful about quality and follows state rules strictly, so there haven't been any complaint visits with investigations by the state, and just a couple of regular visits since the license was issued in 2011. The location is classified as a Board and Care Home and Memory Care, and although fairly small with only about 3 employees, it's got the ability to feel personal and homelike, with a strong focus on residents' independence and well-being, and the staff make use of a "hearts and hands of love" approach not just in the name but in the way they care, so even though it's not running right now, past families would remember Hands of Love for its steady, simple, and loving atmosphere.