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Senior Living in California

Senior citizens living in California have a variety of living options, from independent to assisted living facilities. Many of these facilities seek to meet the individual needs of each resident.

  1. Assisted Living

    • Assisted living facilities provide assistance to residents that include medical and day-to-day activities. For example, Chateau Cupertino in San Jose, California, offers assisted living services that include health services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medication supervision, as well as assistance with bathing and dressing.

    Independent Living

    • Independent living facilities allow residents to enjoy the perks of living in a retirement community, but to maintain their independence. For example, the Webster House in Palo Alto, California, emphasizes the residents' freedom in continuing to live a lifestyle of their own making and includes policies promoting entertaining. Providing housekeeping and linen services, the facility frees up residents' days to enjoy the sociability of living in this type of community.

    Combination Facilities

    • Many retirement facilities are equipped to offer combination services that can include assisted living, independent living, Alzheimer's care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, California, is an example of this type of living facility. For meal services, independent living residents enjoy a dining room, while patients with advanced medical needs are provided with feeding assistance and dietary assistance.

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