Guma Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Lancaster, CA is an assisted-living community that centers its daily operations on helping residents manage the tasks of everyday life. Staff members are on hand to cue or assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, grooming, and other personal activities, allowing residents to maintain the highest level of independence that safety permits while knowing help is close by whenever it is needed.
Beyond routine personal assistance, the community provides targeted medical support. Caregivers monitor blood glucose levels, coordinate insulin administration, and keep detailed records as part of an organized diabetes-care program overseen by licensed personnel. Families who need a temporary solution will find that respite and short-term stays are available, giving caregivers a break or offering a bridge after hospitalization. Medication observation, coordination with outside physicians, and 24-hour staffing round out the health services.
Accommodations at Guma Residential Care Facility vary, so not every living space includes every feature, but options can include wheelchair-accessible showers, private or shared bathrooms, in-room cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and utilities bundled in the monthly fee. Some rooms open to landscaped outdoor areas, and parking is provided for residents who still drive or for visiting family members. A communal piano or organ is available in shared spaces for residents who enjoy music.
Dining services supply three meals each day plus snacks, and menus rotate to address a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions. Vegetarian dishes, gluten-free selections, low- or no-sodium plates, and no-sugar desserts are all routinely prepared. International cuisine is included in the meal cycle to add variety, and meals are served restaurant-style so residents can choose portion sizes and socialize while dining.
Residents looking for ways to stay active or engaged have access to an activity center, a library and computer lounge, and a swimming pool for low-impact exercise. Organized clubs and communities meet on a regular schedule, karaoke gatherings offer casual fun, and both traditional yoga and chair yoga sessions are led by trained instructors.