The Gardens Residential Care Community Centers are the first in California to be built, starting in 1983, with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and sunny patios for the resident's enjoyment. We have created the ideal secured environment, which alleviates stress and anxiety. The spaciousness, high ceilings, soft lights, warm colors and home-like atmosphere of our centers further contribute to the feeling of freedom and independence of our residents. We provide the highest level of personal services under the direction of qualified, licensed professionals. Our goal is to maintain the highest possible level of functioning and independence. Our staff is involved in ongoing training including philosophy of care, behavioral management and effective communication. Many of our caregivers have been with us for over 10 years and understand the special needs of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. We offer an entertaining and individualized activities program, including cognitive and sensory stimulation, reminiscence, exercises, pet therapy, music, and art. Visits from schools, churches and other community groups provide added opportunities for enriching social interaction. We also offer a complete Respite Care Program seven days a week. We provide 24-hour respite care from one to thirty days. Respite care residents enjoy all the amenities and activity programs as full time residents. Comments, Questions, Suggestions? Please e-mail us at ssims@goodneighbor.com or mkauten@goodneighbor.com.