The Pines

The Pines - Poway, CA is a small senior living community focused on memory care, with only six licensed beds, tucked away about 2.4 miles outside Poway as part of Cadence At Poway Gardens. The place offers a home-like setting in a private residential house, where seniors with memory conditions like Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia can find support and safety. Staff there train in dementia and Alzheimer's care techniques, so they help out with daily living tasks and always keep an eye on safety, with the building set up to prevent wandering or confusion. Residents get personalized care plans and the staff pays attention to each person, with a friendly and joyful approach that makes people feel like family. The Pines runs a full calendar of social, educational, and brain-challenging activities, so no one feels left out or bored, and they focus a lot on cognitive health with special programs that help both memory and mood. They serve nutritious, flavorful meals made by meal planners and chefs, plus they let people have dogs which is nice for those who love animals. Apartments include studio layouts or even two-bedroom, two-bath options with a full kitchen, so there's space and comfort suited to different needs. Seniors find health care services like medication help, incontinence support, diabetic care, and non-ambulatory services, plus home care services for those who want extra help in their rooms. The Pines doesn't accept Medicare for payment unless certified, and prices aren't posted. Amenities and features go beyond the basics, but there's a warm, friendly feel and events to keep spirits up, all under careful licensing and with a BBB A+ rating even though it's not BBB-accredited. Each resident gets support to keep independence as much as possible, and families say the focus on memory care gives peace of mind.