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Irvine Cottages 9

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

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20271 Orchid, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Assisted Living Reviews for Irvine Cottages 9

June 08, 2020

By JLehn

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Irvine cottages is amazing and the team is truly superb! Our mom Shirley received the very best compassionate and kind care! Thank you to Jeany, Nap, Mary and Beth for doing such wonderful work! Also thank you for giving 100 percent during Covid times! Bless you all!

Provider Response

WOW! Thank YOU! We totally agree with you! Jeany, Nap, Mary and Beth are real Angels in our lives! We will thank our staff with a lovely gift thanks to your nice review!

August 05, 2019

By artistcecicolemcinturff

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

For the several years my vast mother lived and declined at Irvine Cottages, the face and heart of the place was house manager Jeany; its headspace was nursing manager Alex. The cottage environment and pace is very good and/but is as assisted living: something needed that we are grateful for, but would never choose for ourselves had we the chance to escape time. Since we don‘t get that chance, my experience of the place and those who make it go has marked me well and taught lasting and good lessons. My mother knew at the end she was lucky. My mother and house manager Jeany appeared to me to become a single unit over years: a wise and saving one, ultimately; sometimes a little love/hate in there as they got to know each other too well. The depth of tolerance and kindness in Jeany’s patient yet relentless care and cheer, then reassurance, acceptance and compassion as things closed, was palpable. Our last week there, utilizing hospice, was seamless thanks to Jeany. Being on the other side of the country but connected daily to my mother by phone between CA visits at times held anxiety. When local relatives there couldn’t be reached or at times when I simply needed reassurance, being able to call and reach Alex, and clarify a fear or perception of my mother’s or of mine, meant the world. She was always available. Decisions before us all as we age, decline, need help, need independence, appreciate dignity, and still have something to give others unto our final breath all are hard decisions. Irvine Cottages, its people and philosophy can be treasure. It was for my mother, for me, and us all.

July 26, 2018

By DTate

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My grandmother was a past resident of Irvine Cottage 9. She moved into Irvine Cottage 9 after being a resident in a larger facility. Although we were nervous about moving her into new surroundings, we couldn’t have made a better decision. Going from a larger facility to a smaller home like environment was the best decision we ever made. My grandmother was happy and made friends with the other ladies in the home almost immediately. Irvine Cottages is a safe and nurturing environment where the staff really care. There were many activities, they played games, took daily walks, patio lunches, bingo, BBQ days, therapy dog visits, arts & crafts, karaoke, music and much more. We visited several Board and Care facilities before choosing Irvine Cottages but can’t stress enough how much we loved Irvine Cottage 9 from the moment we entered the home. We were impressed with the location, the physical facility especially the back yard, (my grandmother loved being outside). The home was warm and inviting and the staff were skilled in taking care of elderly residents. All of the management team were always available and were able to answer all of our questions, Alex, Michelle, Gina and Kim we thank you for all of your help during this transition. I don’t think we would have found better care for my grandmother, Irvine Cottages exceeded my expectations and we can’t thank you all enough!

Provider Response

Thank You so much for your lovely review of Irvine Cottages care! I will make sure we thank all the staff for excellent care their provided to your grandmother. Thank you for trusting us with her care! Best, Jacqueline Dupont

Memory Care Reviews for Irvine Cottages 9

August 05, 2019

By drwag21

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Jeany and Nap are the regular caregivers for Irvine Cottage 9. I feel very fortunate that my 93-year-old mother ended up in their care when she moved to Irvine Cottages in April. Jeany and Nap are mature, dedicated, knowledgeable, and caring providers. They made my mother’s transition to a new home smooth and positive. Their priority is the safety and well-being of the residents in their house. They always go the extra mile to attend to the needs of the seniors In their care. This extra effort has been demonstrated in many ways including their preparing several versions of meals., adding additional safety measures to prevent falls, encouraging seniors’ participation in activities despite initial reluctance, and exuding warmth, genuine concern, and good humor with residents and their family members.. I’ve seen a lot of caregivers for seniors,over the past few years. They are by far the very best.

Provider Response

Wow! Thank You for this amazing review! I agree with you assessment of Nap and Jeany! They are so kind and compassionate:) I think they possess true empathy for others too. We are very fortunate to have them as part of our Irvine Cottage family! Thank you for being So thoughtful!! I will thank Jeany and Nap!! Best- Jacqueline

August 04, 2019

By Karen Hall Culver

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

It has taken me a few months to be able to write this review - my beloved mother was a resident of Cottage 9 for a little over a year, and just passed in April. My grief is fresh and deep, but I want to write a review on behalf of our “family” members, Mama’s regular caregivers at Cottage 9, Jeany and Nap. From my first visit to check out the Cottage, when Jeany greeted me at the door - and took my little dog from my arms into hers ❤️ - I just knew this couple was actually going to love and protect my mother. And with each passing month, as her dementia worsened, their love was constant and genuine - to my mother, but also to my sister and me. We spoke on a daily basis, and laughed and cried together. Jeany and Nap were honest but gentle with all of us, giving nothing but the best and highest quality care. But more importantly, we knew that they truly loved my mother - and us. We are still in touch, and always will be - they genuinely became family members... Her room was lovely. It opened onto the back yard, and was one of the 4 out of 5 bedrooms that has its own bathroom. There were regular activities, at least when Jeany and Nap were on duty, and mom participated as much as possible until she literally couldn’t anymore - and when that happened, Jeany and Nap found other things to try and occupy her. Jeany and Nap worked so well with Mama, with us, and with the amazing Care Choices Hospice workers who helped her pass into eternity in the familiarity, peace and comfort of her “home”. I would like to acknowledge and thank Alex and Gina, the two Irvine Cottages Staff members who always went above and beyond to try and resolve what issues we did have - in one way or another having to do with staffing on Jeany and Nap’s days off/vacations. The only reason I can’t give 5 stars in this review are that those issues were ongoing throughout our year at Cottage 9. It’s my hope that that issue has been resolved and that there are now “regular” part-time caregivers who are at least half as competent, capable and loving as Jeany and Nap. I will always be grateful for and remember fondly Mama’s life at Cottage 9 - largely because of the constant and profoundly loving and genuine care and affection that Jeany and Nap had for our family.
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  • State Licenses: 306004242

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  • Assisted Living Starting At: $4800/month
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    About Irvine Cottages 9

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    Welcome to Irvine Cottages

    Compassionate Assisted Living in a Cottage Setting & Exceptional Care

    About us

    Irvine Cottages is dedicated to providing compassionate and loving care to all of our residents. We offer memory care well above expected standards to provide families with peace of mind and to give our residents the highest quality of life.

    We Specialize In:

    • Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
    • Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia
    • Diabetes/Nephrology
    • Hospice Care, including continuous care and a dedicated hospice program with one on-site hospice team

    What Sets Irvine Cottages Apart?

    There are many choices for a family to consider when looking for assisted living, and especially memory care. Irvine Cottages is a strong supporter of the idea, "Smaller is better." We believe that the intimacy we offer, along with the consistency of staffing in a small environment (no more than six residents maximum), makes Irvine Cottages feel like a familiar place for your loved ones -- just like the home they grew up in. A large or hotel-like facility may overwhelm a person with memory loss and lead to more confusion due to overstimulation. We find older adults with memory loss adapt quickly to the new, loving environment in our Cottages.

    In everything we do one question is always on our minds, "How do we make life comfortable, safe and enjoyable for those whose care has been entrusted to us?" Safety, security, appropriate-level cognitive care and a comprehensive activities program all improve the day-to-day lives of our residents. We are the only facility in the State of California to have a comprehensive camera monitoring program in all bedrooms of the facility. Your loved one's safety and your peace of mind are our main concerns.

    Currently we have two nurses on staff who visit residents daily. We also have medication technicians, social service directors, maintenance staff, and other professionals who give the best care possible. We have the lowest caregiver staff turnover reported in the area. On average the House Managers have been employed for five years or more. Our caregivers provide compassionate and intelligent care for all.

    Boredom in a small board and care can be an issue, but not at the Cottages. We provide: Music Therapy two to three days a week, Art Therapy once a week, daily Karaoke, game time, outings, gardening, massage therapy, and even aromatherapy. Group or individual exercise activities occur at 10:00 am every day, so all of our residents know what to expect.

    An older adult with memory loss has a lot to deal with during their transition to a new home, such as experiencing a new environment, meeting new people, or finding the bathroom. Therefore, for the first three days, we offer a "friend," a caregiver assigned to give extra help at night or during the day to ease their settling comfortably into a new environment. The new "friend" will answer questions, provide reassurance, and give additional cues to their new surroundings.

    We do our best to group our care for older adults into three levels, from mild memory loss, to moderate, and for those who need a lot of extra care. Every Cottage has programs tailored to meet each population's specific needs and concerns. For example, some Cottages have extra night care, while some have more music therapy. In order to truly know what level of care or which Cottage will be a good fit for your loved one, a tour with one of our Family Service Directors will assist you in making the right choice!

    By providing excellent memory care, we decrease your levels of stress and time spent worrying. You will be able to relax because you know your loved ones are in highly-skilled and compassionate hands. You will be able to enjoy quality visits with your family members, rather than doing the myriad of caregiving tasks on your "To Do" list. That's what we're here for - to make your life easier and your caregiving journey smoother from now on!

    In October 2015, Dr. Jacqueline Dupont, Gerontologist and Founder of Irvine Cottages, was honored to receive the 2015 Senior Care Hero Humanitarian Award from SeniorServ, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of older adults.

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