Charter Oak Home Care Pittman

Pros

• Charter Oak appeared to be a very nice place.
• The care provided at the home for people with dementia was sufficient.
• The staff at Charter Oak were able to accommodate the needs of ambulatory residents well.
• The food at Charter Oak was good.
• It is not the fault of Charter Oak that they were unable to conform to the special diet requirements of a dialysis patient.

Cons

• The home for people with dementia did not fit the needs of the person being reviewed.
• The staff at Charter Oak were not able to provide the necessary care for someone who couldn't walk and required additional assistance.
• The facility was not adequately staffed to meet the specific needs of individuals like the reviewer's sister.
• The food at Charter Oak did not cater to special dietary requirements, such as those needed for dialysis patients.
• It can be considered a negative aspect that Charter Oak wasn't able to conform to the special diet requirements; however, it is acknowledged that it is not their fault.

Review

The Charter Oak facility initially appeared to be a promising option for the reviewer's sister. The reviewer visited the place and was impressed with what they saw, envisioning it as a suitable environment. However, upon closer inspection, it became clear that their sister's specific needs were not being met at Charter Oak.

Ultimately, the reviewer had to make the difficult decision of placing their sister in a home dedicated to caring for individuals with dementia. Unfortunately, even this alternative did not prove to be the ideal solution. While the level of care provided by the staff was deemed sufficient, it soon became apparent that their sister required a different type of specialized care that the facility could not adequately provide.

One of the main challenges stemmed from their sister's immobility. She was unable to walk and relied heavily on assistance with daily tasks, necessitating a higher level of care than what was available at Charter Oak or in the dementia-focused home. Despite having staff on hand to cater to six ambulatory individuals' needs, those with more significant mobility impairments were left somewhat neglected.

Another aspect where Charter Oak fell short in meeting their sister's requirements was in terms of dietary restrictions. As a dialysis patient, she necessitated a special diet tailored to her medical condition. Unfortunately, Charter Oak struggled to accommodate these specific dietary needs adequately – certainly not through any fault of their own.

In summary, while Charter Oak appeared pleasant and well-maintained at first glance, it ultimately proved inadequate for addressing the unique circumstances presented by the reviewer's sister. Although the care provided by staff members was satisfactory overall, there simply wasn't enough focus on catering to individuals who required greater assistance due to limited mobility or specialized dietary needs related to medical conditions.

Navigating senior living options can be challenging. It is vital for families and individuals seeking residential care facilities to thoroughly assess each prospective place based on specific needs before making any decisions. The case discussed here underscores the importance of finding a facility equipped with the appropriate staffing and resources to provide comprehensive care, especially for those with specific medical conditions or mobility restrictions.

Restaurants

• McDonald's (0.4 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (3.5 miles)
• McDonald's (5.1 miles)
• The Hat (5.2 miles)
• Del Taco (5.6 miles)
• Jack In The Box (6.4 miles)

Pharmacies

• Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
• Walgreens (3.6 miles)
• Walgreens (5.5 miles)
• Walgreens (6.5 miles)
• Albertsons Pharmacy (6.5 miles)

Parks

• Arroyostow Park (0.6 miles)
• Berylwood Park (4 miles)
• Chatsworth Park North (4.1 miles)
• Big Sky Park (4.7 miles)
• Castle Peak Park (5.1 miles)
• Parthenia Park (5.9 miles)
• Holleigh Bernson Memorial Park (6.4 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Simi Valley Civic Center & Imax (2.2 miles)
• Studio Movie Grill Simi Valley (5.2 miles)
• AMC Porter Ranch 9 (6.4 miles)

Physicians

• Kaiser Permanente Health Care (2.2 miles)
• Regal Medical Group (3.5 miles)
• Alamo Hills Medical Group (3.6 miles)
• California Kidney Medical Group (3.6 miles)
• Kidney Center of Simi Valley (3.6 miles)
• Trivedi, Mayur Dr - DR Mayur R Trivedi (4.6 miles)
• Kanter Lewis J (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

• Simi Valley Compliance-Code (2.2 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (5 miles)
• Starbucks (5.5 miles)
• Starbucks (6.1 miles)
• Starbucks (6.6 miles)
• Starbucks (7.1 miles)
• Starbucks (7.5 miles)
• Porto's Bakery & Cafe (7.7 miles)