Freda's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Inc #2

    1100 Grapevine, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
    4.3 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      4.0

      Felt at home, helpful staff

      I stayed here long-term and felt at home in a family‑like, clean place with friendly, helpful caregivers, good healthy meals, bingo and effective physical therapy. It wasn’t suitable for my dad to live here or for my mom’s visits, but I appreciated the staff and would recommend it.

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      Amenities

      4.33 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

      1. 5
      2. 4
      3. 3
      4. 2
      5. 1
      • Care

        4.5
      • Staff

        4.5
      • Meals

        4.0
      • Amenities

        4.3
      • Value

        4.3

      Pros

      • friendly staff
      • helpful caregivers
      • kind staff
      • family-like atmosphere
      • residents felt at home
      • good meals
      • healthy meal options
      • clean environment
      • activities such as bingo
      • physical therapy services
      • suitable for long-term stay
      • caregivers appreciated
      • would recommend

      Cons

      • reported not suitable for some residents (e.g., 'dad')
      • reported not suitable for visitors (e.g., 'mom visiting')

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the provided review summaries is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing the quality of staff, the homelike atmosphere, and basic services. The most frequent compliments concern the people who work at the facility—staff and caregivers are repeatedly described as friendly, kind, helpful, and appreciated by residents and family members. Several reviewers explicitly say the facility felt like the right choice, that residents "felt at home," and that they would recommend the facility, which indicates a high level of satisfaction among those leaving positive feedback.

      Care quality and day-to-day attention are highlighted as strengths. The presence of attentive caregivers and the availability of physical therapy are mentioned, suggesting the facility provides both personal care and some rehabilitative services. Comments about long-term stay suitability and repeated appreciation for caregivers point to consistent, ongoing care that meets the expectations of several families who have placed loved ones there.

      Facilities, dining, and activities receive favorable mentions as well. The environment is described as clean, meals are characterized as good with healthy options, and recreational programming is at least partly represented by activities like bingo. These specifics indicate attention to residents' basic needs—cleanliness, nutrition, and social engagement—which contribute to the family-like atmosphere noted by reviewers.

      However, there are two concise negative notes that warrant attention: one reviewer stated the facility was "not suitable for dad living," and another said it was "not suitable for mom visiting." The summaries do not provide further detail about why those reviewers found the facility unsuitable, so the exact nature of these concerns (for example, medical/care-level mismatch, accessibility, space/layout, visiting policies, or personal preference) is unclear. Because negative feedback is limited and lacking context, it should be interpreted as indicators of potential mismatches between this facility's offerings and the needs or expectations of certain individuals rather than broad or systemic failures.

      In conclusion, the reviews present a predominantly positive picture of Freda's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Inc #2: strong, compassionate staff; a clean, homelike environment; adequate dining with healthy choices; some rehabilitative services and activities; and solid approval from multiple reviewers for long-term placement. The small number of negative statements signals that the fit may not be universal and that prospective residents and families should follow up on specifics. Practical next steps for decision-makers would be to tour the facility, ask targeted questions about levels of care, accommodations, accessibility, and visiting arrangements, and request examples or explanations for any concerns similar to those briefly noted in the negative summaries.

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      About Freda's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Inc #2

      Freda's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Inc #2 sits on 1100 Grapevine Road in Santa Maria, CA, and this place is really for older adults who need a calm and friendly spot to live, and it's built with every little thing in mind for elder care, like you've got shared and private rooms, all of them fully furnished, with phones and good Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected with family and friends, and if you bring a pet, they're fine with cats and dogs, which is always nice because people don't always want to give up their animals when they move. You'll see this care home only takes up to six residents, so it feels more home-like and less crowded, and the staff gives 24-hour supervision, helping with everyday things like bathing, dressing, and making sure medications are right, as well as keeping things clean with housekeeping, and making sure people eat good meals with special diets like diabetes and other restrictions if needed, and the food is planned by chefs to be healthy but also to taste good. Folks with memory trouble get more support too, and they keep an eye out to make sure nobody gets lost or confused, which happens sometimes with things like Alzheimer's.

      You'll find some nice outdoor spaces with gardens and little parks, good for walking or just enjoying the sun, and the dining room's spacious and everyone eats together with meals made daily, and if you want to call someone, there are telephones in the rooms, so you're not cut off from folks even if you don't go out much. People who like activities can enjoy things like bingo, daily community events, and there's always a schedule so everyone knows what's going on, and they even help you move in to make it less stressful. No smoking is allowed in any of the indoor areas, keeping things clean and safe, and the staff offers nursing care, physical therapy, and can arrange hospice support if somebody needs that at the end of life. If you need to get to an appointment or somewhere in the area, they'll help you out with transportation. Price is set and made clear, including choices of private or semi-private rooms.

      Freda's RCFE, Inc. #2 is also known for family involvement, so it's a family-friendly community, and if your family needs help choosing other senior living, their local advisors know about nearby options. Reviews from people and families give it an excellent rating, usually about 4.6 out of 5 stars, with 3,440 reviews talking about the quality of the care from the staff, the clean environment, and the overall supportive feel. This place helps people feel comfortable with long-term care decisions, and everything's aimed at helping seniors live comfortably, safely, and with some company and things to do every day.

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