Golden Oaks in Yucaipa, CA provides both Assisted Living and Independent Living. For residents who need clinical oversight, the community can manage wound care, oxygen therapy, specialized diets, and support for adults younger than 60. Diabetic residents are accommodated whether they use oral medications, injections, or require a sliding-scale regimen, and the staff is prepared to monitor mild dementia conditions.

Registered and licensed nurses are on site around the clock, with an additional nurse on call 24/7. Background-checked caregivers can help with full assistance for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Transfer help ranges from standby assistance with a walker to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for bed-bound residents. Door alarms and a PERS system alert staff to unscheduled exits or emergencies. On-site podiatry, dental services, and acceptance of psychiatric diagnoses reduce the need for outside appointments, while an activity director coordinates daily programs.

Apartments may include a private bathroom, kitchenette, furnishings, individual climate controls, cable, in-unit housekeeping, and laundry, though not every unit has every feature. Residents are free to paint or decorate their space. Dining options include a set menu, made-to-order meals, snacks throughout the day, in-room tray service, and a private dining room for family gatherings. Dietary modifications are routinely handled. Independent Living residents can add medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and a monthly meal plan to suit their needs.

Residents have access to parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, a wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, a concierge desk, a library, and various special-interest clubs. Outdoor smoking areas are designated, and pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Transportation services include scheduled community transportation, medical-only shuttle trips, and proximity to public transit for added convenience.

Residents and their families say:

Holiday Golden Oaks has earned high praise from many of its current and past residents. They describe a facility that's not only beautiful, with a huge dining room, balconies that overlook snowy mountains, and well-maintained rooms, but also extremely caring, with a friendly, fair, and loving staff providing residents with a warm and safe environment. The place offers a range of activities, from crafts and games to outings and gatherings, ensuring residents never feel alone or bored.

One reviewer lauds the facility's effective insulation protection, preventing loud TV noise from disturbing other residents, while another highlights the amenities available, like a fully stocked kitchen where residents can cook their own meals. A notable aspect of Holiday Golden Oaks from the reviews is its level of cleanliness. Additionally, the facility's dining services received favorably, with residents voicing satisfaction with the quality and variety of the food served. Finally, residents appreciate the financial accommodations and incentives available to assist with the entrance fees. Convenient provisions such as pet, motorized wheelchair and parking charges seem to sweeten the deal for many. It's safe to say that people recommend Golden Oaks not just for its physical appeal, but also for the attentive and caring relationships staff members maintain with the residents.

Several reviewers refer to Golden Oaks as more than just a facility, considering it a true home, which speaks volumes about the level of comfort and safety residents feel. They liked the place so much that they're planning to move there themselves when the time comes. In addition to the warmth, friendliness, cleanliness, and range of activities, Golden Oaks also provides caregivers on-site to ensure additional support is available when required. The spectacular view of the mountains from some apartments is another point residents appreciate, adding a unique touch to their living experience in the facility. Reviewers also appreciate the ongoing renovations and improvements done at Golden Oaks. The fact that residents can cook special meals in the kitchen, despite not having a stove in the apartments, is another example of how Golden Oaks goes above and beyond for residents.

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