What is a RCFE?
RCFE is the abbreviation for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. It is also known as a Board and Care Home, Assisted Living, Residential Care Home, and Group Home.
What is the difference between a Board & Care and an Assisted Living Facility?
Board & Care usually refers to a Residential Care Home licensed for up to 6 residents/beds.
Assisted Living Facility usually refers to a Facility with 18 + residents/beds.
Both licenses operate under the same rules and regulations dictated by Licensing (DSS).
What kind of care do you provide?
We assist the elderly with all activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, assistance with medication, etc. Please see the “Services” page for more details.
Do you accept Respite Care?
Yes, we do. Please see the “Pricing & Availability” page for pricing and additional information.
What is sundowning?
Sundowning is a dementia related symptom. It refers to increased agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening. Sundowning can be very hard on loved ones as most sundowning usually worsens at night and as the disease progresses.
What is Memory Care? Do you offer it?
Memory care is a specialized type of care for residents with memory-loss conditions often associated with Alzheimer's and Dementia. These residents need a higher level of supervision and assistance. With our audible door alarms, hands-on approach, and decades of experience, our residents benefit from all that we have to offer. Although we provide memory care to our residents, we do not accept residents who exhibit aggressive, combative, or violent behaviors.
Do you accept residents under Hospice Care?
Yes, we do. We are licensed under the Department of Social Services to accept up to 6 residents under Hospice Care.
Do you provide Skilled Nursing?
No, we are not a medical facility and are not licensed to provide skilled nursing. However, we do work hand-in-hand with Mobile Physicians, Nurses, Hospice Agencies and Home Health. These medical professionals come into our home and provide medical care to your loved one.
What hospitals are nearby?
Huntington Memorial Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Arcadia Methodist Hospital.
Do you accept Medicare Supplement or SSI as payment?
No, our facility does not accept Medicare Supplement directly as a form of payment, but Long Term Care Insurance Benefits will reimburse some of the cost. We don't take SSI.
Where can I find Facility Evaluation Reports from Licensing, including yours?
The direct link for our reports is here. On the “Senior Resources” page, we teach you how to navigate their website.
What is the minimum age you can accept?
60 years of age is our minimum age we can accept, however with special criteria being met, the Department of Social Services will allow a person under 60. Please call us if you have further questions on this.