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The Open Arms House in Visalia, CA

The Open Arms House is an assisted living community in Visalia, CA.

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The Open Arms House in Visalia, CA

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  • Interior

    A bright and spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a small dining area.

  • Decor

    A spacious and well-lit living room featuring a comfortable sofa set, a fireplace, and polished hardwood floors.

  • Architecture

    A modern patio area with a table and chairs surrounded by a landscaped garden and trees, adjacent to a house.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a hospital bed, ceiling fan, and warm decor.

  • Trees

    A modern residential house with a landscaped front yard and a welcoming entrance.

  • Windows

    A clean and well-lit hospital room featuring a single adjustable bed, a red chair, framed artwork on the walls, and a wooden floor.

  • Bathroom

    A modern, minimalist bathroom with a large vanity mirror and a partition.

  • Television

    A modern bedroom with a ceiling fan, television, and stylish furnishings.

  • Appliances

    A bright laundry room featuring a washing machine, dryer, and shelves stocked with detergent.

  • Shower

    A spacious, accessible bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower and modern fixtures.

  • Conference Room

    A conference room with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, set up for a meeting.

  • Hospital Bed

    A well-lit room with a hospital bed, recliner, and wooden flooring.

3234 West Iris Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277

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4.9 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of The Open Arms House

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and compassionate care

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring, welcoming, and supportive.

Across the reviews, people emphasize how the staff makes them feel comfortable and treated with kindness. Many mention compassionate, dedicated care, including nurses and caregivers who show up for both patients and families. Even in the few critical moments, the feedback still centers on how staff handled compassion during a difficult time. Overall, the recurring theme is that the caregiving experience is built around interpersonal support.

common 6 reviews mention this

Quiet, clean, home-like setting

Reviews repeatedly point to a quiet, clean environment that feels welcoming.

Multiple reviews describe the house as quiet and clean, with families noticing the day-to-day upkeep. Several people also say the atmosphere feels like home and that they felt welcome during visits. Residents and families mention comfort in the space, including a peaceful, cozy feel at the end of life. This aligns with what the community offers for daily living support and coordination, where the setting and routines matter.

common 9 reviews mention this

End-of-life comfort and support

Families describe end-of-life days as more comfortable with hands-on support.

Several reviews focus on the final days of a loved one, describing staff presence and help with comfort. People mention being supported physically and emotionally, and they highlight outcomes like peaceful passing and kept-comfort. The community’s care services include assistance with bathing and dressing, medication management, and meal preparation and service, which fit with what families say they needed most. Taken together, residents’ accounts and the listed care support both emphasize day-to-day caregiving during a critical stage.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

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

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Visalia, California, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With multiple dining options including Sushi Kuu, Zen Asian Diner, and El Rosal Bar & Grill within walking distance, residents can enjoy a diverse culinary experience. Nearby pharmacies such as Save Mart Supermarkets and Walgreens provide easy access to medication and healthcare essentials. The area also boasts reputable medical facilities like Sierra Eye Medical Group and Kaweah Delta Imaging Center for quality healthcare services. In addition, religious institutions like Carrboro Church Of God and Gateway Church of Visalia offer spiritual support. Parks like Whitendale Park and Blain Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood is ideal for seniors seeking a vibrant community with ample resources for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Restaurants

  • Sushi Kuu (0.4 miles)
  • Zen Asian Diner (0.5 miles)
  • El Rosal Bar & Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Lamp Liter Inn (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • B T's Buns & Torts (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Save Mart Supermarkets (0.5 miles)
  • Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Boyd's Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Total Healthy Lifestyle (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Sierra Eye Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Family Healthcare Network (1 miles)
  • Kaweah Delta Imaging Center (1 miles)
  • Sequoia Regional Cancer Center (1.1 miles)
  • Eye Surgical & Medical Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Heart Rhythms Specialists of Ca (1.2 miles)
  • South Valley Vascular (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Gong CHA (1.5 miles)
  • The Human Bean (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Carrboro Church Of God (1 miles)
  • Gateway Church of Visalia (1.4 miles)
  • Visalia Community Covenant Church (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cypress Surgery Center (1.2 miles)
  • Kaweah Delta Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Leal John - Kaweah Delta Transitional Care (1.9 miles)
  • Family Health Care Network (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Recreaton Ballpark (1.5 miles)
  • Whitendale Park (1.8 miles)
  • Perry Family Park (1.9 miles)
  • Sunset Park (2 miles)
  • Blain Park (2.2 miles)

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