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We find when families begin exploring options for senior living in Ontario, CA, they can find the language for levels of care confusing. Yes, at Inland Christian Home we offer Continuing Care Retirement Community, also known as a CCRC. In other words, we offer all levels of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Each describes a different approach to care. First, [...]

We are delighted to announce the rollout of our newest offering, Independent Living Plus – a hybrid model for residents seeking all the freedom and joy of independent living at a faith-based senior community, with access to care and activities from our assisted living staff as needed. Keep an eye out for our spring newsletter in which we provide all the details. In short, Independent Living [...]

One burning question always arises in folks’ minds when they think about moving to a senior living community: Does it make financial sense? For many of our residents, the answer became a clear and resounding, “yes!” when they compared the cost of maintaining a home with the cost of moving into independent living at a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a [...]

Once in a land outside the gates of the main city filled with eucalyptus trees and quiet faith, there lived a woman named Claire. She was known for her steady hands, her listening heart and her gentle laugh that seemed to hold space for everyone around her. Claire’s days were full. Her teenage daughter, Lily, needed rides to school, help with physics homework and someone [...]

Caring for an aging parent or loved one is never simple. Add distance to the equation, and the complexity grows. Remote caregiving requires creativity, organization and emotional resilience. Fortunately, the right resources combined with a strong network of support can help caregivers stay informed and involved while honoring their loved one’s independence and dignity. Here are six practical strategies for managing elder care from afar. [...]

For many families, caring for an aging loved one feels like a full-time job layered on top of everything else. The calls come in at odd hours. The responsibilities pile up. The sense of always being “on call” can create constant, underlying stress for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. It's common to want to do everything possible to support your aging family [...]