Del Amo Gardens Convalescent

Del Amo Gardens Convalescent is a skilled nursing facility with 94 beds in semi-private rooms, offering 24-hour nursing care every day of the week, and you'll find registered nurses, licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and a director of nursing working there, which means you've got support around the clock. The doors are open from 9:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night, Monday through Sunday, and you can visit indoors or outside, but you'll need to schedule an appointment, and the admission process can involve a visit or a call and some coordination with hospitals or doctors, and that's something a lot of families appreciate because it takes off some of the pressure. The facility brings in psychiatrists to see patients and offers help with things like tobacco use disorder, bipolar disorder, opioid dependence, and impulse control disorders, and there's even psychological evaluations before bariatric surgery, which not every place does. The psychiatrist on staff, Dr. James Pratty, has 40 years of experience, and that sort of thing tends to bring peace of mind. Medical services cover the bases, like medication management, non-ambulatory care, and daily living support, and they go further with things like pain management, IV therapy, enteral feedings, and pharmaceutical services, plus specialized programs, like wound care, respite care, hospice care, and care after surgery. They also offer therapies for speech, hearing, and breathing, and you'll see occupational and physical therapy, from retraining for balance and movement, to prosthetic training, joint care, and energy conservation-family members and caregivers can get training, too. The place has a homelike feel, with enclosed patios, beautiful gardens, arts and activity rooms, a library, wellness and fitness areas, and walking paths, so folks stay active and have a chance to enjoy cultural and resident-run activities, and the daily events help keep everyone involved. Residents get meals prepared and served, room options can include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, air conditioning, phone lines, cable TV, and high-speed internet, and Wi-Fi's always handy for video calls to family. Safety and security matter, so you'll find emergency alert systems throughout, and COVID-19 safety steps like masks, personal protective gear, constant cleaning, and hand sanitizing are the norm now. Del Amo Gardens Convalescent accepts payment from private sources, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and managed care plans, so there's a little flexibility there for families choosing care.