Andrew Care Center is an assisted living community in Apple Valley, CA.
Information last verified:
13821 Cronese Way, Apple Valley, CA 92307
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Some residents describe slow or inconsistent responses to call lights.
A few reviews describe long waits for help after using the call button, which residents and families found unacceptable. Other accounts pair delayed responses with lapses in day-to-day needs, including assistance with toileting and changing. One family also describes injuries after delayed or inadequate support during transfers and care tasks.
Dining quality is not consistent across reviews.
Some residents say meals can taste bad on some days and better on others. Separate accounts also raise concerns about meal choices and how food was prepared or served during a recovery period. The dining portion of the care plan includes special diets, including diabetes-related guidance and special dietary restrictions.
Families highlight strong help from a case manager.
Two reviews specifically thank a named case manager for being responsive and helping coordinate next steps. One family credits the case manager with getting a loved one set up with hospice, while another describes the manager as extremely helpful in making things happen. The community also lists activities planning and daily scheduled activities, which residents’ families may experience through coordination and support.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesAndrew Care Center is located at 13821 Cronese Way, Apple Valley, CA 92307 in San Bernardino County, California
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