St. Francis Home for the Elderly is a non-profit assisted living facility located in Cypress, California. Operated by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, the facility provides residential care to seniors in a setting that emphasizes a faith-based and family-oriented environment. St. Francis Home offers assisted living services designed to support daily activities and promote resident well-being. The facility accommodates individuals who require full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, as well as medication management and ongoing personal care.
Care services at St. Francis Home include comprehensive support for residents with incontinence needs, ambulatory assistance, and diabetes care. Medication management is a core service, with trained staff members responsible for administering and tracking resident medications. The staff provides incontinence care, assisting with toileting and hygiene as required, and supports individuals with limited mobility or who need ambulatory care. Diabetes care is available for residents who require blood glucose monitoring or specialized dietary planning.
The facility offers podiatry services in coordination with healthcare providers and can arrange regular visits for residents with chronic foot conditions. St. Francis Home provides basic memory care and is a secured community, meaning that measures are taken to ensure residents’ safety, especially for those who may be prone to wandering or confusion. However, family and resident review summaries indicate that while the facility manages medication and routine personal care attentively, it may be less equipped to handle residents displaying challenging behaviors or increased agitation. Some reviewers have raised concerns about over-medication and the staff’s ability to manage more complex behavioral needs.
Additional features of St. Francis Home include a clean and organized environment, with ongoing involvement from the facility administrator and organized celebrations for holidays and birthdays. The staff receives regular training and families generally describe the atmosphere as supportive and organized. Dietary care is recognized as adequate, though reviews mention a need for improved bathroom layouts and facility maintenance, as well as strict pet policies. Overall, St. Francis Home for the Elderly provides standard assisted living services in a faith-based setting, with a focus on medication management, personal care, and a stable, supportive atmosphere for residents requiring fundamental assisted living support.
Costs at this community start at $3,948 and range up to $8,500. The average price in the community is $6,224, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,144. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
