Jensteph Home Care

Pros

• The caregivers provide excellent medication management for the residents, ensuring their health needs are met.
• The facility is welcoming and encourages family members to engage with the residents during visits.
• There are dedicated caregivers available 24/7, demonstrating a commitment to resident care.
• The presence of recreational activities, like the basketball stand, adds a fun element to the residents' day.
• The staff is generally pleasant and creates a friendly atmosphere for both residents and visitors.
• With two caregivers on duty at all times, residents receive consistent attention and support.

Cons

• The caregivers do not engage the residents in activities beyond watching TV, limiting stimulation and interaction.
• There are inadequate walking areas for residents, which is a concern for those needing regular exercise.
• One of the caregivers lacks patience, which is critical in providing care for individuals with dementia.
• The facility has alarms on doors but does not effectively prevent residents from accessing unsafe areas like the patio edge or steps outside.
• Despite having caregivers present 24/7, there seems to be a lack of sufficient support or engagement for the residents' well-being.

Review

In recent months, my family made a significant decision to transition my grandmother into an in-home care facility. After considering various options, we ultimately opted for this arrangement, hoping it would provide her with the necessary support while allowing her to feel at home. My mother has been dedicatedly by her side during this transition for the last two months, which has given them both the opportunity to get acquainted and build a rapport with the caregivers present.

One of the essential aspects of my grandmother's care is her medication management. Thankfully, the staff at the facility are diligent about ensuring that she receives her medications on time and as prescribed. This level of attention is crucial for someone in her condition, providing us with some peace of mind regarding her health. However, despite this positive aspect regarding medical care, there are other facets of daily life in the facility that leave much to be desired.

The activities available for residents appear somewhat limited at this point. Most of the time seems to be spent watching television rather than engaging in stimulating or interactive activities that could benefit residents' mental and physical health. While I have noticed a basketball stand designed for individuals who can sit and throw a ball—a small step towards fostering more active engagement—there still seems to be a lack of variety when it comes to activities that encourage movement. For my mother specifically, walking is essential not only for physical fitness but also as part of maintaining cognitive function. Unfortunately, there aren’t many safe spaces within the facility where residents can walk freely.

Though the facility features a porch area, it lacks extensive walkable space outdoors or any structured walking paths designed for use by seniors. The layout does come with certain safety measures; doors are alarmed to prevent unsupervised exits from the building and help ensure resident safety. However, there’s still concern regarding how these measures interact with access to outdoor spaces since they do not adequately prevent residents from getting too close to potentially hazardous areas like steps leading outside or edges of patios.

Caregivers play an indispensable role in making sure that residents are well cared for around-the-clock at this facility; they are present 24 hours a day and generally show dedication in their work. Nonetheless, one particular caregiver has raised concerns due to their apparent lack of patience when interacting with residents who suffer from dementia-related issues. Patience is fundamental when caring for individuals experiencing memory loss or cognitive decline; thus, it's disappointing that some may not fully grasp how critical it is to approach these situations compassionately.

On a brighter note, we were informed that the facility holds both dementia and hospice waivers—this speaks volumes about its commitment to catering specifically to those in need of specialized care during challenging times. Our experience so far indicates that staff members are pleasant and accommodating; they've encouraged us—and other families—to engage closely with residents by speaking with them directly and touring the place without hesitation before making any final decisions about long-term care placements.

As our family continues navigating this new chapter concerning my grandmother's well-being, I remain hopeful yet cautious about what lies ahead. With ongoing communication between caregivers and family members combined with continued efforts toward enhancing engagement opportunities within this setting while promoting wellness through exercise—the potential exists not just for improved quality of life but also deeper encouragement towards healing amongst loved ones facing similar circumstances every day across numerous communities worldwide.

Pharmacies

• Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
• Rite Aid (4.6 miles)
• Walgreens (4.8 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
• Rite Aid (5.8 miles)

Parks

• Southampton Park (1.1 miles)
• Waterfront Park (3.3 miles)
• Hanns Park (5.1 miles)
• Hiddenbrooke Park (5.3 miles)
• Ellis Lake Park (9.4 miles)
• Lime Ridge Open Space (10.8 miles)
• Markham Nature Park and Arboretum (11.2 miles)

Physicians

• North Bay Pediatrics (2.5 miles)
• Solano Primary Care (2.5 miles)
• North Bay Pediatrics (4.1 miles)
• Redwood Eye Center (5.3 miles)
• Martinez Outpatient Clinic and Community Living Center - US Department of Veterans Affairs (5.5 miles)
• North Bay Orthopaedic Associates (6.2 miles)
• Gregory M. Coe, MD (6.3 miles)

Transportation

• Martinez Station (MTZ) (3.3 miles)
• North Concord/Martinez BART Station (8.8 miles)
• U-Haul of Concord (10.1 miles)
• Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station (11 miles)

Restaurants

• Dead Fish (3.5 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (5.5 miles)
• Denny's (5.5 miles)
• Century Theaters 14 (5.6 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (5.8 miles)
• McDonald's (6.7 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (8.1 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (4 miles)
• Starbucks (7.8 miles)
• Starbucks (7.9 miles)
• Starbucks (10.6 miles)
• Starbucks (10.9 miles)
• Starbucks (11.1 miles)
• Starbucks (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

• Trinity Faith Baptist Church (5.6 miles)
• St Patrick's Youth Ministry (5.7 miles)
• Queen of All Saints (9.1 miles)
• Bridge Ministry (9.4 miles)

Hospitals

• Sutter Solano Medical Center (6.1 miles)
• Sutter Regional Medical Center (6.2 miles)
• Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center (6.3 miles)
• Sutter Health (11.1 miles)
• NorthBay Healthcare Foundation (11.5 miles)

Theaters

• Solano Drive In (7.6 miles)
• Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill and XD (9.9 miles)
• Century Theatres (10 miles)