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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Description
Cortez Home in San Mateo, CA is a board and care home that offers a comfortable and supportive environment for elderly individuals. Our fully furnished home provides a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, with amenities such as a dining room, garden, and outdoor space for residents to enjoy.
Our dedicated staff provides assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also offer coordination with health care providers to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical attention. Our team is trained in medication management and can help residents with special dietary restrictions, including diabetes diets.
At Cortez Home, we understand the importance of social engagement and offer scheduled daily activities to keep our residents active and entertained. We also provide transportation arrangements for medical appointments to ensure that our residents receive the care they need.
Convenience is key at Cortez Home, as we are surrounded by various amenities. There are cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, transportation options, theaters, and hospitals nearby for easy access to services and entertainment.
If you or your loved one is in need of personalized care in a warm and inviting environment, Cortez Home is the ideal choice. Contact us today to learn more about our assisted living community in San Mateo.
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Physicians
Bundy Opticians (1.3 miles)
California Skin Institute (1.4 miles)
Urology: San Carlos Center: Palo Alto Medical Foundation (4.7 miles)
California Skin Institute (7 miles)
Redwood City Women's Health Center (7.1 miles)
Kaiser RWC Birch Building (7.4 miles)
CCRM Fertility of San Francisco (9.2 miles)
Parks
Central Park (1.3 miles)
Coyote Point County Park (1.6 miles)
Leo J Ryan Memorial Park (2 miles)
Washington Park (2.2 miles)
Laurelwood Park (3.5 miles)
Marlin Park (4.2 miles)
Highlands Park (5.7 miles)
Hospitals
Mills-Peninsula Radiology (1.3 miles)
San Mateo Medical Center (2.9 miles)
Mills-Peninsula Health Services (4.5 miles)
A & C Convalescent Hospital (5.4 miles)
Sequoia Hospital (7 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center (7.2 miles)
Assisted living provides moderate support for seniors seeking independence, while memory care offers specialized support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments through structured routines and trained staff. Key differences include care approaches, environment security measures, staff training levels, activity types, and cost considerations.
Assisted living communities offer diverse activities beyond traditional games to enhance seniors' physical health, cognitive well-being, emotional enrichment, and social connections, including fitness classes, creative expression, and intergenerational interactions. These enriching programs foster community bonds and support residents' independence and happiness.
The article differentiates between assisted living and memory care, explaining that assisted living supports seniors with daily activities while promoting independence, whereas memory care provides specialized services for individuals with dementia, focusing on secure environments and cognitive support. It also addresses staff training, safety considerations, costs, family involvement, and transition strategies for families navigating these care options.
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