Olive Grove Independent Senior Living sits in Highland, California, with some folks thinking it's in Riverside, but this community offers a pretty easygoing place for active seniors to call home, and you'll find people living in little apartments, single-level cottages, and studio or one-bedroom units, some of which are pet-friendly, with kitchenettes and cable or satellite TV, and there's guest and resident parking, too, which folks appreciate. Residents get three meals a day in a dining room that's got chef-prepared food and attention to special diets, plus there's a nearby café if someone wants a change of pace, and guests are allowed to join in for meals or even stay over. The grounds have manicured gardens with mature trees, courtyards with fountains, outdoor patios, a swimming pool, spa, and putting green, which gives folks a place to relax or spend time with family, and there's a beauty salon, computer center, small library, fitness room, gym, recreation room, and even Wi-Fi if someone feels like connecting online.
Olive Grove offers a full range of care, so you'll see independent living, assisted living, memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, respite care for caregivers who need a break, and even skilled nursing services with help from physical therapists, plus home care and hospice care if someone ends up needing more support. There's an interdisciplinary Care Team that makes personal care plans for residents who need extra health support, and staff are around day and night, every day, with a licensed nurse visiting every month to check on people's health. Medication help, assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and laundry or housework are some of the daily aids folks can get, and there's also medication management and physical therapy right on site. For veterans, there's help with VA benefits, and for everyone, there's advice on finances and even support if someone needs to sell a house to move in.
There's a strong focus on community, which is plain to see with arts and crafts, book clubs, music groups, educational speakers, Nintendo Wii bowling, Tai Chi, yoga and chair yoga, and lots of games, gardening, group fitness, and religious services. The fitness programs and wellness center keep folks moving, daily activities and outings to restaurants or local spots give people something to look forward to, and visiting family or friends are always made welcome. Olive Grove runs transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, or events. Residents can join in on resident-run activities, enjoy group game nights, attend the gardening club, and spend time in common areas with TVs or out in one of the courtyards. Legal and medical services, as well as medical supplies or equipment, are all part of available support, and there's a long list of amenities with a parking area, outdoor spaces, and extra recreational features.
The place is licensed by the state, and care staff speak English among other languages, so communication goes pretty smoothly for most. Reviews often mention friendly staff and enjoyable activities, and ratings tend to be high, around 9.7 to 9.8 out of 10, with awards for quality of life, activities, and care, like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star. Studio apartments here start at about $3,000 per month, so it's good for folks looking for both independent living and the option for more support if their health changes over time, all in one location with a steady sense of community.
