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Medical Facilities and Home Care (Why Seniors in Santa Monica & Marina del Rey are Fortunate!)

May 28, 2020
Santa Monica is truly a unique city with a storied past and lasting mystique. Home to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica attracts international tourists year round. However, the beachside community is also home to thousands of seniors. Fortunately, these aging adults benefit from a wealth of healthcare resources including: Providence St. John’s Health Center, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, Fireside Health Care Center, Santa Monica Health Care Center and Berkley West Convalescent Hospital.
 
Home care agencies also provide caregiver services for the seniors of Santa Monica. But only a handful of them, like BrightStar Care, are trusted by area hospitals, nursing facilities and doctors. BrightStar Care’s local office also services the neighboring communities of Brentwood, Venice, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey and Culver city.
 
Santa Monica Home Health Agency Caregiver Services
 
Many seniors, people with disabilities and the mobility challenged benefit from improved health, quality of life and independence courtesy of Santa Monica home care services. A local in-home care agency like BrightStar Care has professional caregivers who assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, housekeeping, cooking, transportation and general supervision. In addition, our aides assist patients being discharged from a recent hospital or nursing facility stays. These clients often need post-op care, help with rehabilitation and transitioning back home safely.
 
BrightStar Care is unique in that we also provide other private-duty (concierge) “skilled nursing” services not offered by typical home care agencies. These include:
  • In-home blood draws and injections
  • Infusion therapy, advanced wound care and ventilator care
  • Hospice assistance
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Complete medication management: set up, reminders and administration
Aging in Place
 
Older adults usually desire to “age in place,” which means they remain in their own homes as opposed to living in senior care communities. Likewise, people of all ages who suffer from conditions like Parkinson’s disease, neurological disorders, COPD, CHF and Alzheimer’s often prefer in-home care solutions. A leading Santa Monica home care agency like BrightStar Care is best equipped to empower these seniors and others to remain safely and comfortably at home.
 
Our Santa Monica home care clients include seniors and residents with:
  • Alzheimer’s
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson’s
  • Mobility challenges
  • COPD
  • CHF
  • Post-op recovery & rehabilitation
  • Recent hospital discharge
Flexible Caregiver Options from 24/7 Home Care to As-Needed Visits
 
The home care needs of seniors and others in Santa Monica range from occasional help with personal care, showers, dressing, cooking and transportation to more complex care and supervision. Some family caregivers even desire respite services that enable them to travel or take much-needed breaks. For seniors and people suffering cognitive disorders, BrightStar Care can even provide 24 hour home care support and supervision.
 
Quality of Life and Activities
 
Activities and mental stimulation benefit all people regardless of age and physical limitations. A Santa Monica home care agency like BrightStar empowers clients to enjoy all the community has to offer. Professional caregivers can join seniors and others with care needs for daily strolls, dining at area restaurants and even shopping at the mall. Some clients even like to meet their friends for coffee or other community activities.
 
RN Director of Nursing Oversight Makes All the Difference
 
While several home care companies offer Santa Monica caregiver services, BrightStar Care’s person-centered approach brings an extra level of compassion and professionalism. We’re one of the few home care agencies that provide free in-home care assessments led by licensed nurses (RNs). Most Santa Monica caregiver companies rely on unlicensed office staff. BrightStar Care also provides complimentary RN nurse oversight for all clients through regular check-in visits and care management. Our above-and-beyond level of care, using a licensed RN director of nursing (DON) for oversight and case management, is unique among Santa Monica home care agencies.
 
If you’re exploring Santa Monica home care options for your loved one with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, COPD, CHF, mobility limitations, or any other debilitating conditions, be sure to ask companies if they use licensed nurses for home assessments and case management. Most Santa Monica seniors will benefit from BrightStar Care’s nurse oversight expertise, but those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other chronic conditions will find the distinction particularly beneficial.