Almundo's Home Care in Lancaster, CA

Almundo's Home Care is an assisted living community in Lancaster, CA.

Information last verified:

44354 Lively Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 8 reviews
5 stars
7
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
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1 stars
1

Overall Review of Almundo's Home Care

Pros

  • pro The facility provides loving, attentive care that residents receive.
  • pro The owner is amazing.
  • pro The home is clean.
  • pro They take residents out of their rooms, with permission, to socialize and exercise.
  • pro Families highly recommend it for their loved ones.
  • pro Beyond a Home provides exceptional care and goes above and beyond to ensure residents' comfort and well-being.
  • pro The staff keep residents clean, happy, and well-cared for.
  • pro They provide nail care for residents on Fridays.
  • pro They are highly recommended to anyone seeking quality care for a loved one.
  • pro The facility provides excellent customer service.
  • pro Kesha, the owner, is informative and professional.
  • pro They provide individualized care and activities to keep loved ones engaged and thriving.

Review

Almundo's Home Care in Lancaster is best suited for families seeking a true home-like environment where an older adult can thrive on personal attention, a gentle pace, and meaningful social interaction. The setting operates as a small residential home with a limited number of resident rooms, and the owner’s hands-on approach translates into consistently attentive, individualized care. Residents often have their own private rooms, and staff actively move them into common areas to socialize and exercise. For families prioritizing warmth, trust, and visible caregiver consistency, this community aligns with those priorities.

Those who may want to consider alternatives are families seeking a larger, more clinical atmosphere or formal memory-care programming with on-site nursing around the clock. If a robust activities calendar, steady medical oversight, or structured rehab services are non-negotiable, a traditional assisted living campus or memory-care-focused community may be a better fit. The presence of a 1-star review among the eight highlights that, while generally strong, this model may not satisfy every preference or expectation, so due diligence remains essential.

The strongest pros, cleanliness, owner visibility, compassionate staff, and highly personalized care, largely offset the small-scale nature of the operation for many families. The owner is repeatedly praised as amazing and accessible, and the staff’s willingness to go above and beyond translates into consistent, home-like warmth. The intimate setting fosters a low-stress environment where caretakers can tailor routines to each resident. The ability to move residents into social spaces and outings helps counter concerns about isolation and limited programming that might accompany a smaller home.

Care quality shows in daily details, with meticulous cleanliness and routines that emphasize resident dignity. Regular grooming tasks, such as Friday nail care, and ongoing efforts to keep residents engaged, whether through gentle outings or in-house activities, demonstrate a holistic commitment to well-being. Testimonials describe residents who are clean, content, and well cared-for at every visit, with staff treating families as partners in care. This level of attentiveness often translates into more reliable communication and a sense of security for relatives who cannot be present for every moment.

Decision-makers should weigh the scale and scope of this home against the resident’s specific needs. If independence, a bustling social scene, or extensive medical services are essential, larger campuses with broader amenities and dedicated nursing staff may be preferable. Prospective residents should verify licensing and staffing ratios, and clarify who provides medical supervision on weekends, since an owner-led model can influence how quickly specialized care can be mobilized. Given the mixed signal from a single low rating, it is prudent to ask pointed questions about past concerns and request conversations with current families about responsiveness and continuity of care.

Bottom line: Almundo's Home Care offers a remarkably hospitable, family-style setting that delivers standout caregiver attentiveness, deep cleanliness, and meaningful social engagement. It is an especially strong choice for seniors who value individualized attention in a small, private-room environment and for families seeking reassurance that care will feel like home. Those who prioritize extensive medical staffing, large community amenities, or formal memory-care protocols should actively explore alternatives. The next step is a practical tour: meet Kesha, the owner, tour the rooms, observe outings, and ask concrete questions about staffing, care plans, and availability to confirm alignment with long-term goals.

Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Almundo's Home Care in Lancaster, CA, is a welcoming board and care home designed to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents. Our community features a variety of amenities to enhance the living experience, including a cozy dining room where residents can enjoy nutritious meals tailored to their special dietary needs. The fully furnished accommodations ensure comfort and ease, while our beautiful garden and outdoor spaces offer serene areas for relaxation and socialization.

We prioritize the well-being of our residents by offering comprehensive care services that assist with activities of daily living. Our trained staff provides personalized support, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and coordination with healthcare providers. Residents also benefit from tailored meal preparation services that consider dietary restrictions such as diabetes-friendly options.

At Almundo's Home Care, we believe in fostering an engaging lifestyle through scheduled daily activities that promote social interaction and mental stimulation. We also understand the importance of connectivity; thus, high-speed internet access is available throughout the community.

Conveniently located near various amenities, residents can easily access nearby cafes, parks for leisurely strolls or family visits, pharmacies for healthcare needs, multiple physicians for medical consultations, numerous restaurants for dining options, places of worship for spiritual gatherings, and hospitals should any urgent care be required.

With dedicated housekeeping services and move-in coordination assistance to make transitions smoother, Almundo's Home Care offers a warm atmosphere where residents can feel at home while receiving the care they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Panda Express (0.1 miles)
  • Black Angus Steakhouse (0.4 miles)
  • Taqueria Pepe El Toro (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Tom's (0.6 miles)
  • Complexity Wine (0.7 miles)
  • El Nuevo Terre Nightclub (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr. Susan Chao Kim Optometry Provider of Eyexam of CA (0.2 miles)
  • High Desert Gastroenterology (0.6 miles)
  • Antelope Valley Nephrology Medical Group (0.6 miles)
  • DaVita Antelope Valley Dialysis (0.6 miles)
  • Hull Eye Center (0.6 miles)
  • Shabatian Babak MD Babak Shabatian, MD (0.7 miles)
  • Antelope Valley Surgical Institute (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Lancaster (0.5 miles)
  • Wecare Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • iLab Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Hi-Desert Medical Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Lancaster Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (0.5 miles)
  • Lancaster City Park (1.6 miles)
  • Forrest E. Hull Park (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • A V Medical Office Building (0.9 miles)
  • Antelope Valley Hospital Auxiliary (0.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Palmdale Regional Me (1.7 miles)
  • San Marino In The Desert (1.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Pharmacy (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Chapel (1.1 miles)

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