lifecare
Imagine the peace of mind you would have, if you knew that no matter what – should you need 24-hour full-time nursing, should you not want to burden your family with caring for you, should you outlive your finances – you would be cared for, with no increase to your monthly expenses; this is LifeCare at Casa Dorinda.
The moment you become a part of Casa Dorinda; you begin receiving unparalleled benefits. A major benefit of having a LifeCare contract with Casa Dorinda is that your monthly fees will not increase if your level of care does. This means that, should you require Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Skilled Nursing services, your monthly fee will not increase.
healthcare
Casa Dorinda’s approach to LifeCare is life-long, offering comprehensive healthcare services at a relatively fixed cost. Upon signing your LifeCare Agreement with Casa, you basically set your living and health expenses for the rest of your life; except for an annual monthly fee increase. Our monthly fee covers 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and nearly all of your healthcare services - including hospitals, labs, physical therapy - even Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing services.
As with all healthcare systems, there are some caveats. At Casa Dorinda, those caveats are pretty simple: If the healthcare service is covered by Medicare Part A or Part B and your supplemental insurance policy covers the balance, there are no additional costs. Likewise, the monthly fee also fully covers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing care – all provided in beautiful private suites.
What don’t we cover? We don’t cover private nurses or companions, services from non-Medicare providers, medications (except under Medicare Part A), foreign travel, dentistry, holistic care/supplements, audiology, or optometry. In a world with so many uncertainties, the assurance LifeCare offers is not only peace of mind, but preservation of your estate and the knowledge that you will always receive quality care in a dignified setting.
person-centered care
Person-centered care is a philosophy that recognizes that individuals have unique needs and values. Each resident at Casa Dorinda comes to us with a rich personal history, a unique personality, hopes, dreams and desires. Each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate in the social and physical environment; and to take full advantage of the services that are offered to our residents regardless of physical or cognitive limitations.
Person-centered care is an interactive process. The residents are participants in their own care throughout their time at Casa Dorinda. Services and supports are designed and delivered in a way that is collaborative and mutually respectful of all persons involved, including the resident, family members, and staff. Personal choices and preferences are respected and encouraged.
included in your fees
Life Enrichment
Cultural Events in Santa Barbara
Lecture Series
Resident Birthday Lunches
Bocce Ball
Museum Trips
Arts and Crafts
Beach Walks
Ceramics Classes
Live Music
Mahjong & Bridge
Health and Fitness
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center with Technogym Equipment
Outdoor Pool & Indoor Pool
Nature Walks through our Oak Preserve
Balance & Strength Classes
Aqua Exercise
Yoga
Circuit Training
Rhythm & Move Classes
Dining
Three freshly prepared meals daily
Sunday Champagne Brunch
Holiday Celebrations
Transport
Special Events
Medical Appointments
Daily trips to town for errands & scenic drives
Medical Services
Walk-in healthcare clinic
On-site Nurses & Physicians with scheduled clinic hours
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing on-site
Private suites in Personal Care, Memory Care, & Skilled Nursing
Acute hospital care
Housekeeping
Weekly linens and housekeeping
Annual deep cleaning of your apartment home
Complete maintenance of buildings, grounds and recreation areas
Utilities, including basic telephone, and cable service
Security
Emergency call system
24-hour security supervision of grounds & buildings
Daily welfare checks