The Ashley Place

We have a drawer full of letters from our residents and their families.  Here are some examples.

"Thanks for each of your caring and interest in Bill Hilliard while he was in The Ashley Place.  He loved it there and often mentioned how special you are.  You really care for people because you love them and not because it is your job.  You are a great staff and we want to thank all of you."  Vonnie Young and family

"Everyone has been so helpful and taken such good care of my father.  We will be bringing something by to say thank you.  Would you please thank everyone until I see them again?  My daughter was here Sunday from Walnut Creek.  She couldn't get over the beauty of everything here.  We were so proud.  You all are doing such a great job."  Susanne Benbrook

"Thanks galore for everything that was done for Marion with such kind, loving care.  Cannot express in words how much we appreciate the thoughtfulness and all the effort put forth by your wonderful staff to make life a little more pleasant for Marion.  With all his problems, any kind of help he receives means a great deal to him.  Also, thank you so much for all your kind assistance and advice whenever I called.  I always felt so comfortable talking to you.  Many pleasant memories will remain in regard to your great facility."  Alice "Terry" Inoshita and family

"We can never thank you enough for all your kindness to our mother, Jennie Rue.  We know the last few months she needed extra attention at night and we felt safe in leaving her in your competent hands.  Each and every one of you will always be dear to our hearts and we pray that God will bless you richly for your loving kindness to the residents at The Ashley Place."  Newt and Jan Wakeman

"Thank you for the wonderful holiday party that you hosted for the relatives and families.  You always go above and beyond and your efforts are appreciated.  I am very happy and grateful with the care you give my mom."  Tony Young

"Your Ashley Place family or caregivers set the standard high, and I am forever grateful to you all for every extra mile you went on mom's behalf.  Mom had five protected years in the best of assisted living with the best care.  I love all of you."  Diane Allen

"On behalf of our family, I would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful care and support you gave our mother, Rena Thompson.  Mom felt completely at home at The Ashley Place and so appreciated the many kindnesses that were extended to her.  You perform good and important work, and we want to thank you for it."  Richard Thompson

Social Activities

Do you spend most days without company or things to do?  You won't here at The Ashley Place.  You can attend the many activities we have in our large Social Hall.  Our residents really enjoy socializing with each other.  If you have a special occasion coming up, we can arrange to celebrate it in the Social Hall.  There is plenty of room for all your family and friends to attend!  (If you move your cursor over the photos, a magnifying glass will appear.  You can enlarge the photo by clicking on that magnifying glass.)

We serve three delicious meals in our elegant Dining Room seven days a week.  We invite you to visit us and inspect our menu.  Our meals are served at the table by a devoted staff.  Do you have a special dietary need?  We can probably accommodate it.  You will enjoy visiting with the other people at your table while you dine.  If you are feeling a bit under the weather we will bring your meals to your room until you are better, again at no additional charge.

Residential Care

Residential care is commonly referred to as "Assisted Living".  It is a state licensed, non-medical type of care in which the residents of the facility receive the care and supervision of daily activities that they require.  That includes help with medications, meals, housekeeping, laundry, bathing and dressing.  A residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) serves residents who are at least sixty years old, although in certain cases people who are younger than sixty years old may reside in an RCFE if they need the services provided and are appropriate for the facility.  Since an RCFE is not a medical facility, medical insurance programs such as MediCal and Medicare do not typically pay for a resident's stay.  Some residents do have private, long-term care insurance that pays the monthly fee and some low income residents qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program through the Social Security Administration which assists in paying a reduced monthly fee.  The majority of residents use their income and assets to pay the monthly fee, similar to paying a monthly mortgage or rent payment.  It is important to confirm that any facility you are considering is licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.  This will ensure that the facility is inspected on a regular basis to assure that it is complying with all applicable regulations and that the Administrator attends at least forty hours of continuing education classes every two years.