Home Care First

14186 Cuyamaca Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

5 from 2 reviews
Assisted Living

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro Home Care First is a close-knit group that provides a comfortable and home-like environment for residents.
    • pro The ratio of caregivers to residents at Home Care First is excellent, ensuring personalized attention and care.
    • pro The facility at Home Care First is well-maintained, extremely clean, and has all necessary safety measures in place.
    • pro The caregivers at Home Care First go above and beyond to meet individual needs and preferences, including providing specific foods for residents.
    • pro The staff at Home Care First are professional, understanding, energetic, and patient.
    • pro Home Care First truly cares about the well-being of residents and their families.
    • pro The decision to place a loved one into assisted living was made easier with the guidance and support from Home Care First.
    • pro Home Care First is not just a care facility but a caring facility, which sets it apart from others in terms of compassion and dedication to residents' well-being.

    Cons

    • pro The room at Home Care First is small.
    • pro The decision to place the reviewer's mom into assisted living was heart wrenching.
    • pro The cost of Home Care First might be expensive.
    • pro The decision-making process for placing a loved one in assisted living is stressful.
    • pro Home Care First is not just a care facility, but a caring facility.

    Review

    Home Care First is a truly exceptional assisted living facility that provides a close-knit and homely environment for its residents. One reviewer expresses how the small group setting, consisting of only three residents and two caregivers, creates a comforting atmosphere similar to being at home. This intimate ratio ensures personalized attention and care for each individual. Additionally, the reviewer notes that their mother's room is perfectly suitable for her needs and well-furnished with everything she requires.

    The cleanliness and maintenance of Home Care First are highly praised by another reviewer. The facility is immaculate, with well-maintained rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms. As soon as one enters the premises, there are hand sanitizers, temperature gauges, and thermometers readily available, providing peace of mind regarding health safety measures. With such attention to cleanliness and hygiene, families can feel reassured about their loved ones' well-being.

    What sets Home Care First apart is their dedication to ensuring residents' comfort by catering to their specific preferences. Upon admission, the staff promptly went out to purchase the food items that one resident was accustomed to having regularly, such as protein shakes and Diet Pepsi. This level of attentiveness demonstrates the staff's commitment to going above and beyond in meeting individual needs.

    The emotional support offered by Home Care First during the difficult decision-making process of placing a loved one into assisted living stands out in yet another review. The staff possesses extensive knowledge about caregiving and used it effectively to guide this reviewer through this challenging experience. Their professionalism, understanding nature, energy level, and patience greatly contributed to easing any stress or worries associated with making such an important decision.

    Above all else, it is abundantly clear from these reviews that Home Care First genuinely cares about its residents' well-being and fosters a nurturing environment for everyone involved. The compassion exhibited towards both residents and their families is noteworthy; reviewers find solace in knowing that they have entrusted their loved ones' care to a facility that truly values and prioritizes their happiness and comfort.

    In conclusion, Home Care First comes highly recommended for its exceptional care services. With its close-knit community, well-maintained spaces, personalized attention to residents' preferences, and compassionate staff, this assisted living facility exceeds expectations. Families can rest assured that their loved ones will receive the utmost care and support in this exceptional "caring" facility. Home Care First has proven to be a blessing for those seeking top-notch assisted living services.

    Features

    Housing

    • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living

    Amenities

    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Garden Garden
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Guest parking Guest parking
    • Hiking trails Hiking trails
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Party space Party space
    • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Security gate Security gate
    • TV room TV room
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

    Care Services

    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Companion care Companion care
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Hospice care Hospice care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
    • Book club Book club
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Cooking club Cooking club
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Games Games
    • Gardening club Gardening club
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Stories Stories
    • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

    Description

    Home Care First in Apple Valley, CA is an assisted living community that offers a range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents. The community provides a homely environment with fully furnished accommodations and a variety of amenities such as cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and a TV room for entertainment.

    Residents can enjoy delicious meals in the dining room with special dietary restrictions taken into consideration. For those who prefer privacy, room service is also available. The community also offers activities to engage residents, including arts and crafts, book club, cooking club, live musical performances, and yoga/chair yoga sessions. Community-sponsored activities are organized regularly to encourage camaraderie among residents.

    Additionally, Home Care First ensures that the health and medical needs of its residents are met by providing assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is also offered along with coordination with health care providers for comprehensive care. Personal care assistants are available to support residents in their day-to-day routines.

    Transportation arrangements are made for medical appointments to ensure easy access to healthcare services. There are also nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, theaters, hospitals within close proximity.

    With its range of amenities and care services tailored towards enhancing the quality of life for its residents while promoting independence and social engagement, Home Care First in Apple Valley is an ideal assisted living community for individuals seeking a comfortable and supportive environment.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Parks

    • Mojave Narrows Regional Park (1.4 miles)
    • Lions Park (2 miles)
    • Doris Davies Park (3.6 miles)

    Physicians

    • Spring Valley Lake Wellness Center (1.8 miles)
    • Choice Medical Group, Choice Physicians Network (2.2 miles)
    • Genesis Obgy Medical Group (2.3 miles)
    • Dr Makala Reddy's Office (2.3 miles)
    • High Desert Pain Management (2.3 miles)
    • Radnet (2.3 miles)
    • Ultimate Sports And Orthopaedics (2.3 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Jack In The Box (1.8 miles)
    • Denny's (1.8 miles)
    • Del Taco (1.9 miles)
    • Tom's Famous Burgers (2.4 miles)
    • Del Taco (2.5 miles)
    • Linko Sushi (2.6 miles)
    • Panda Express (2.7 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
    • CVS Speciality (2 miles)
    • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
    • Community Care (2.7 miles)
    • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
    • Rite Aid (3.2 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Desert Physicians Management (2.2 miles)
    • Corwin Medical Center (2.3 miles)
    • St Mary Medical Center Mommy & ME Program (2.5 miles)
    • Loma Linda University Neurosurgery (2.9 miles)
    • DVMG. Mammography (3.6 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
    • Molly Brown's Country Cafe (4.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

    Theaters

    • Cinemark Jess Ranch (2.9 miles)

    Transportation

    • Amtrak Station (3.4 miles)
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.6 miles)

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