Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind and attentive to daily care needs.
Across the reviews, people repeatedly emphasize that the staff are caring and professional, and that caregivers take time to answer questions. Several residents or family members describe positive day-to-day support, including help from CNAs and nurses and responsive communication from the front office or administration. Even the negative reviews often still single out that some individual staff members care, while others fall short.
common11 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and comfort are recurring
Many reviewers say the facility is kept clean and comfortable.
A consistent thread is cleanliness: multiple reviewers mention the building looks clean, smells clean, and supports a comfortable environment. Families also describe residents as staying neat and well cared for, including attention to hygiene and clothing. There are also serious cleanliness-related complaints in a smaller set of reviews, including reports of unsafe conditions that residents or families say they witnessed.
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Nurse response times can vary
Some reviews say getting help promptly can be inconsistent.
Several reviewers describe situations where care was delayed or call-bell requests took too long, including waiting for nurse response and not receiving the help requested right away. One review mentions concerns about pain management after major surgery, while another describes a weekend experience that left someone uncomfortable for hours. A separate review raises staffing workload concerns and says help sometimes took too long to arrive.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Safety concerns appear in negative reviews
A few reviews include safety and quality-of-care concerns that are difficult to ignore.
While many reviews focus on caring support, a minority include alarming safety and care-quality issues. Complaints include reports of infections and an unsafe item on the ground, and an account of a resident contracting COVID-19 with timing that raised questions for family members. One review also describes being left in an unsafe-seeming situation during evening care, adding to concerns about reliability of safety practices during certain shifts.
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Features
Housing
99 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Live Oak, California, offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for convenience and accessibility. There are several cafes nearby, such as Dutch Bros Coffee and Starbucks, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee with friends or family. Places of worship like Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and Fuente De Vida Eterna provide spiritual fulfillment and community engagement. In terms of dining options, there are fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King, as well as local favorites like Habanero Fish & Tacos. Pharmacies such as Rite Aid and CVS are easily accessible for medication needs. Nearby hospitals like Biggs Gridley Memorial Hospital and Orchard Hospital ensure quick access to medical care in case of emergencies. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices in the area for regular check-ups and health maintenance. The presence of a movie theater, Cinemark Yuba City, offers entertainment options for leisurely evenings. Overall, this neighborhood provides a range of services essential for senior living in a welcoming community setting.
Cafes
Dutch Bros Coffee (0.8 miles)
Starbucks (8.4 miles)
Free Time Java (8.4 miles)
Freetime Java (8.8 miles)
Places of Worship
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
Fuente De Vida Eterna (1.6 miles)
Sierra Butte Baptist Association (7 miles)
Kingdom Hall (7.1 miles)
Gridley United Methodist Church (7.1 miles)
Gridley Christian Church (7.3 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (7.5 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (6.9 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (7 miles)
Subway (7 miles)
Habanero Fish & Tacos (7.5 miles)
McDonald's (8 miles)
Burger King (8.1 miles)
Wingstop (8.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (7.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (7.4 miles)
Rite Aid (8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)
Mario's Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
Walgreens (8.3 miles)
Pj's Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
Hospitals
Rosewood Care Center (7.2 miles)
Biggs Gridley Memorial Hospital (7.4 miles)
Orchard Hospital (7.4 miles)
Rideout Primary Care Clinic at Plumas Street (8.3 miles)
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99 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Affordable at $1,500/mo, below local/state averages; nearby healthcare and amenities.
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