IRVINE COTTAGE XI is a licensed residential care home designed to manage a wide range of medical needs. The staff is prepared to care for residents who wander, present behavioral challenges, require wound care, use oxygen, follow special diets, live with advanced dementia, are under 60 years old, or manage diabetes with oral medication. All levels of physical mobility are accommodated, including individuals who rely on walkers, wheelchairs, one- or two-person transfers, full Hoyer lifts, or who are fully bed-bound.

Registered and licensed nurses are on staff, and every employee completes a background check. The community maintains an awake night shift, an additional asleep night shift, and an activity director to help keep residents engaged. Safety measures include a fenced rear area, door alarms, WanderGuard technology, and in-room pull cords that alert caregivers. On-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments, and caregivers provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.

Private and semi-private rooms are available, and some include an en-suite bathroom, basic furnishings, cable service, and the option to repaint or decorate. Because configurations vary, not every room offers every feature, so families should confirm availability during a tour.

Meals follow a set menu prepared to meet nutritional guidelines, with staff able to modify textures, portion sizes, or ingredients for medical diets. Snacks are stocked and offered between meals so residents can maintain stable blood sugar levels and meet individualized dietary goals.

Amenities on the property include wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens, and scheduled on-site religious services. The community permits pets; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.