The Cottages 9 in Newport Beach operates as a residential care home equipped to manage a wide range of health needs. The staff is trained to support residents who wander, present behavioral issues, require wound care or oxygen, need special diets, are under 60, or take oral diabetes medications. Care protocols are also in place for advanced dementia. An RN or LPN is on staff to oversee these medical requirements and coordinate with outside providers as needed.

Additional safety and monitoring features include background-checked caregivers, awake and asleep night-shift coverage, an activity director, fenced rear grounds, door alarms, WanderGuard systems, and in-room pull cords that alert staff. On-site podiatry visits limit the need for off-site appointments. Caregivers provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and they handle transfers ranging from walker or wheelchair support to two-person or Hoyer lift transfers for bed-bound residents.

Private and semi-private rooms are available; some have private bathrooms, are pre-furnished, include cable service, and can be personalized with residents’ own paint colors and décor. Because room features vary, families should verify specific room details during a visit.

Meals follow a set menu prepared to align with each resident’s dietary requirements, including low-sugar, low-sodium, and other physician-ordered modifications. Snacks are available between meals, and staff monitor intake for residents who need encouragement or assistance with eating.

Community amenities include wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, a movie room, internet access, communal gardens, and on-site religious services. Pets are allowed. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.