Detailed Facility Review: Villa Maria Care Center, Long Beach, CA

• Introduction

• Services offered
  • Skilled nursing care
  • Personal care assistance
  • Specialized care options
    • Short-term rehabilitation
    • Long-term care
    • Memory care
• Amenities
  • Recreational facilities
  • Dining options
  • Outdoor spaces
• Daily activities
  • Social events
  • Exercise programs
  • Therapeutic activities
• Testimonials
• Pricing and financial assistance
• Conclusion

Introduction

Villa Maria Care Center is a skilled nursing facility at 723 E 9th St, Long Beach, CA 90813. This overview describes the facility's services and amenities to help families consider care options in the Long Beach area.

Services offered

Skilled nursing care

Villa Maria provides round-the-clock nursing care, including medication management, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, post-surgical care, and diabetic care.

• Medication management
• Wound care
• IV therapy
• Pain management
• Post-surgical care
• Diabetic care

Personal care assistance

The facility creates individualized care plans for each resident, covering assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, continence care, and meals.

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Mobility assistance
• Continence care
• Meal assistance

Specialized care options

Short-term rehabilitation

Villa Maria offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help residents recover from surgery, illness, or injury and return home.

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy

These services are designed to help residents recover from surgery, illness, or injury and return home as quickly as possible.

Long-term care

For residents who need ongoing medical supervision and personal care, Villa Maria provides long-term care in a home-like environment.

Memory care

Villa Maria cares for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, offering secure living areas, cognitively stimulating activities, and staff trained in dementia care.

• Secure living environments
• Specialized activities for cognitive stimulation

• Staff trained in dementia care techniques

Amenities

Recreational facilities

• Multi-purpose activity room for group events and exercises
• TV lounges on each floor
• Beauty salon and barber shop
• Small library with books and magazines

Dining options

• Communal dining room
• Special diet accommodations (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, pureed options)
• Snacks and beverages available throughout the day

Outdoor spaces

• Small courtyard with seating areas
• Covered patio for outdoor activities and relaxation

Daily activities

Villa Maria organizes activities to keep residents engaged, including holiday celebrations, movie screenings, bingo and games, music performances, and religious services.

Social events

• Holiday celebrations and themed parties
• Movie screenings
• Bingo and other group games
• Music performances by local artists
• Religious services for various faiths

Exercise programs

• Chair exercise classes
• Stretching and flexibility sessions
• Gentle yoga (modified for seniors)
• Balance and coordination exercises

Therapeutic activities

• Art therapy sessions
• Music therapy
• Pet therapy visits
• Cognitive stimulation activities
• Container gardening

Testimonials

"The staff has been exceptional in caring for my mother. Their dedication and compassion make a real difference in her daily life." – Maria L., daughter of a resident

"I've been impressed with the rehabilitation services. The therapists are skilled and motivating, which helped my father recover quickly after his stroke." – John D., son of a former resident

"The activities program keeps my aunt engaged and socializing with other residents. It's wonderful to see her enjoying life and making new friends." – Sarah T., niece of a resident

Pricing and financial assistance

Daily rates as of 2023 vary by room type and level of care. Semi-private rooms run $280–$330 per day, and private rooms run $330–$380 per day. These rates cover room, board, nursing care, meals, and basic activities. Specialized services may cost extra.

• Semi-private room: $280–$330 per day
• Private room: $330–$380 per day

These prices include room and board, nursing care, meals, and basic activities. Additional services or specialized care may incur extra charges.

Financial assistance options include Medicare coverage for qualifying short-term stays, Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) for eligible long-term residents, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits. The facility has financial counselors on staff to help families explore payment options and identify assistance programs.

• Medicare coverage for qualifying short-term stays
• Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) for eligible long-term care residents
• Long-term care insurance acceptance
• Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits for eligible veterans and their spouses

Villa Maria Care Center has financial counselors on staff to help prospective residents and their families navigate payment options and identify potential financial assistance opportunities.

Conclusion

Villa Maria Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in central Long Beach offering nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility has a good rehabilitation program and regularly scheduled activities. Outdoor spaces are limited compared to larger facilities. Pricing is comparable to other Long Beach nursing homes. Its central location makes it accessible for local families.