Manila Manor III sits in Winnetka, California, right in the San Fernando Valley, and the place has been helping seniors since 1986, with a classically designed building that's been there since 1955 and big picture windows that let in lots of light. The home has space for up to 6 residents, so folks get lots of attention, and each person can pick from a private room with their own bath, a private room that shares a bath, or a semi-private room. You'll see two caregivers for every six residents, and there's always a full-time administrator on site. Nurses are part of the staff. The building is kept smoke-free inside, and pets are welcome. Residents must be at least 60 years old, with care options for those needing help with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, medication, and more. If someone has memory problems, like Alzheimer's or dementia, the facility offers memory care and can also support hospice and respite care for short-term or end-of-life stays. There's no skilled nursing here, but the team does help with two-person transfers and insulin, if needed. The house is licensed by the California Department of Social Services.
Meals are homemade and served three times a day, with some flexibility for special diets, and there's a regular on-site meal program that also includes one or two prepared meals daily. The staff takes care of laundry and cleaning, and if someone needs a mobile barber or hairdresser, that can be arranged. Entertainment here is thoughtful and simple; there are game areas, fitness and exercise schedules, music programs, creative activities, and even movie nights and outdoor community events. There's a little book room, a jacuzzi, and a sauna or health room available, along with places outside to relax. The home offers regular transportation, whether for doctor's visits, shopping, or religious services, and guests can get parking as well. Wi-Fi is available, and the whole property is accessible for people who use wheelchairs or need extra help getting around. Compassionate caregivers are known for treating folks with respect, and many find the place warm with a real home-like, familial feeling. Manila Manor III doesn't take Medicare unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give special approval, so most families pay out of pocket or use other programs. The home operates as a board and care facility and does its best to meet each person's needs, offering support that eases the daily lives of older adults and peace of mind for their families.
