Comforting Hands Forever

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Comforting Hands Forever

Comforting Hands Forever

73 Golden Hinde Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94903

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

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Assisted Living Board and Care Home Memory Care

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The staff at Comforting Hands seem nice and caring.
    • pro The social worker from Kaiser referred my friend to stay at Comforting Hands.
    • pro The administrator accepted a post-dated check for the remainder of the payment.
    • pro There was an agreement between the administrator and the reviewer to sort out the payment later.

    Cons

    • pro The current management at Comforting Hands is greedy and does not prioritize the well-being of their staff or customers.
    • pro The prices charged by Comforting Hands are exorbitant, with a 30% cut going to the social worker referring patients.
    • pro The administrator at Comforting Hands made the stay of a 95-year-old patient uncomfortable by constantly worrying about getting paid.
    • pro The administrator at Comforting Hands did not honor a payment agreement, cashed a post-dated check without consent, and caused problems for the patient.
    • pro Comforting Hands is unscrupulous in their business practices, making verbal agreements they have no intention of keeping.

    Review

    "Greedy Hands, not Comforting Hands!" - A Warning for Potential Clients

    When it comes to eldercare facilities, it is crucial to find a place that provides compassionate and reliable care for our loved ones. Unfortunately, this was not the case for one individual who had the misfortune of staying at "Comforting Hands." This establishment may have a comforting name, but according to recent reviews, their practices are far from comforting.

    One reviewer shares their disappointment with how management is running things at Comforting Hands. They express concern for the staff who seem nice but are stuck in an unfavorable working environment. It appears that the current management is not doing them any favors. With such disheartening circumstances behind the scenes, it is no wonder that the quality of care provided may suffer as well.

    The reviewer goes on to recount a personal experience involving their 95-year-old friend. After being referred by a Kaiser social worker to stay at Comforting Hands for two weeks following a hospital release, they were met with exorbitant charges. The facility demanded $4,500 for this short stay - a fee inflated due to the social worker taking a 30% cut. This outrageous price highlights the facility's apparent greed rather than its dedication to providing affordable care.

    Disturbingly, it seems that monetary concerns take precedence over residents' well-being at Comforting Hands. The administrator's constant preoccupation with getting paid made the reviewer's friend uncomfortable during their stay. Realizing this issue, the concerned friend stepped in to help resolve matters amicably by writing a check for $1,000 and offering another post-dated check for the remaining amount until funds were sorted out upon his friend's return home.

    However, instead of honoring their agreement, the administrator cashed the post-dated check without consent and even altered its date! This unscrupulous behavior caused significant problems for the elderly resident involved. To make matters worse, the administrator claimed that the money was owed for services rendered, conveniently ignoring their own breach of trust by changing the check's date.

    These reviews paint a troubling picture of Comforting Hands as a facility more interested in personal gain than providing genuine care. Their exorbitant fees and untrustworthy administrative practices demonstrate a lack of respect and concern for their residents' well-being. Potential clients should be cautious when considering this establishment and thoroughly research alternative options to ensure their loved ones receive the comfort and compassion they deserve.

    Features

    Housing

    • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

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

    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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    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
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • 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

    Comforting Hands Forever is an assisted living community located in San Rafael, CA. We provide a range of care services, including board and care home options and specialized memory care for individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

    Our community offers a variety of amenities to ensure the comfort and convenience of our residents. Our dining room provides nutritious meals to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Each residence is fully furnished, and our housekeeping services keep the environment clean and tidy. Residents can enjoy our beautiful garden and outdoor spaces, as well as access to telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet services.

    At Comforting Hands Forever, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by providing assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We work closely with health care providers to coordinate necessary medical care for our residents. Our trained staff also assist with medication management to ensure proper dosage and administration.

    We understand the importance of mental wellness, which is why we offer a mental wellness program tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Additionally, we provide specialized memory care programming for those with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

    Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, making it convenient for residents to access healthcare services when needed. For recreational purposes, there are several cafes, parks, restaurants, theaters, and places of worship located nearby.

    At Comforting Hands Forever in San Rafael, CA, we strive to create a warm and comforting environment where each resident receives personalized care and attention.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Theaters

    • Century Theaters (0.4 miles)
    • Century Larkspur (3.8 miles)

    Physicians

    • Dr. Helen Paek, provider of Eyexam Of CA (0.6 miles)
    • Eye Institute of Marin (0.7 miles)
    • Rita A. Vileisis, MD (0.7 miles)
    • San Francisco Audiology (0.7 miles)
    • Edwin Munich, MD (0.8 miles)
    • One Medical (0.8 miles)
    • California Pacific Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (1.7 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Valley Baptist Church (0.6 miles)

    Restaurants

    • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.6 miles)
    • Miracle Mile Cafe (1.4 miles)
    • Pond Farm Brewing Company (1.5 miles)
    • Insalata's Restaurant (1.8 miles)
    • Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine (2 miles)
    • Mas Masa (2.5 miles)
    • Gestalt Haus (2.5 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
    • Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
    • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
    • Walgreens (2 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)

    Parks

    • Lagoon Park (0.8 miles)
    • Sun Valley Park (0.9 miles)
    • Peri Park (2.6 miles)
    • China Camp State Park (2.8 miles)
    • Doc Edgar Park (2.9 miles)
    • Victor Jones Park (3.4 miles)
    • Bon Air Landing Park (3.7 miles)

    Cafes

    • Red Whale Coffee (1.6 miles)
    • M.H.Bread and Butter (2 miles)
    • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
    • Fairfax Coffee Roastery (2.5 miles)
    • Split Rock Tap & Wheel (2.5 miles)
    • Rustic Bakery (3.9 miles)
    • Equator Coffees & Teas (4.4 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (2 miles)
    • Caremeridian (2.8 miles)
    • Marin General Hospital (3.4 miles)
    • Novato Community Hospital (7.2 miles)
    • Chaplain's Office: Novato Community Hospital: Sutter Health Affiliate (7.2 miles)

    Transportation

    • Smart Train Station Hamilton (4.3 miles)

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