Grant Serenity Homes of San Fernando Valley is a residential care facility located in Van Nuys, California, specializing in memory care. The facility provides a supportive environment tailored to individuals with varying stages of memory impairment, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The design of the facility enables residents to engage safely in activities while benefiting from personalized support.
Grant Serenity Homes offers various care and medical support services designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Memory care forms the cornerstone of their service offerings, with specific programs aimed at maintaining cognitive function. However, reviews from residents and families indicate concerns with the adequacy of care, specifically regarding the management of challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer's. Diabetes care is available, focusing on maintaining stable blood glucose levels through dietary monitoring and medication management. The staffing model provides ancillary services, although there are concerns about the staff’s training and expertise in managing complex senior care needs. Medication management is included, but the facility has been critiqued for its approach, including the use of chemical restraints that have reportedly hastened health declines in some residents. Incidents involving inappropriate medication protocols during high acuity and incontinence care highlight areas needing improvement. Furthermore, non-ambulatory care is offered, but the quality and attentiveness of this care are questioned by family members of past residents.
Transportation services at Grant Serenity Homes include complimentary transportation and transportation at cost. These services support residents with both medical appointments and non-medical outings, facilitating access to community resources and personal errands such as grocery shopping or family visits.
Additional services provided at the facility include yoga and chair yoga, which cater to residents with varying physical capabilities, offering both flexibility and relaxation benefits. Cognitive stimulation is also emphasized through Brain Fitness programs, specifically Dakim, aimed at bolstering mental agility. Despite these offerings, prospective residents and their families are advised to critically evaluate the administering of care and medication practices before committing, given the concerns outlined by previous residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $5,845 and range up to $5,845. The average price in the community is $5,845, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,854. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
