203 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, United States
Each time that I visit The Artesian located in Ojai, I am always immediately struck by the calming beauty and elegant charm the Mediterranean architecture permeates as you walk around the grounds and the sense of “home” I feel when I enter the inner sanctuaries. You can feel the care that went into the design of this senior living residence. But, more importantly, I have known others whose parents have lived at The Artesian and they all speak so highly of the positive experience their parents have enjoyed. I often reflect on how The Artesian would definitely be top on my list to consider as a residence for my aging parent.
Read More ReviewsEach time that I visit The Artesian located in Ojai, I am always immediately struck by the calming beauty and elegant charm the Mediterranean architecture permeates as you walk around the grounds and the sense of “home” I feel when I enter the inner sanctuaries. You can feel the care that went into the design of this senior living residence. But, more importantly, I have known others whose parents have lived at The Artesian and they all speak so highly of the positive experience their parents have enjoyed. I often reflect on how The Artesian would definitely be top on my list to consider as a residence for my aging parent.
Our parents moved into the Artesian in December 2023. This was a quick decision as they had been living on their own until November and many things happened that made it apparent that they were no longer able to live on their own. I reached out to two Ojai facilities and found that The Artesian had more to offer. Opened in 2020 it was so shiny and new! We loved it. My parents have adjusted well and enjoy all the members of the community. The staff is amazing and so caring. The are now eating three wonderful meals a day and are safe and secure in their cute "apartment". There are many activities for them to participate in and also some throughout each month for families to attend. There is no pressure from staff to participate in any of them, if that's not your thing, which is great. We were worried about that at first but have had no problems. Dad likes bingo so he enjoys that! I highly recommend The Artesian and am so thankful my parents are close and I can visit them daily.
The Artesian of Ojai is a one of a kind facility that offers many aspects of amazing care for your loved ones. From Daniel, who always greets you at the front desk with a huge smile, to Amber, Andrea, CeCe, Jackie & Michelle who manage to take standards of care to the highest level possible. The Artesian has varying levels of care for our elderly loved ones. The facility is super clean, the common areas are spotless & furniture is new & comfortable. Home-made meals at every sitting. Every resident is clean & taken care of with every need addressed. No poop smell here! Residents are treated to different activities on & off property, games & exercises that stimulate mind & body. Frequent communication between caregivers, staff & family let you keep abreast of all changes & resident needs. We love this place! It's always a very, very difficult decision to place your family member in a facility, but we have only been happy & completely satisfied with the care our loved one receives. Thank you to everyone at The Artesian for the love & kindness & exceptional care that you provide to all our family members!
I had a parent at the Artesian in their memory care building for almost 4 years. For the first few years, it was fantastic. In the last year I have watched a steep decline in the level of care and attentiveness. My parent had spent DAYS in soiled clothing, had access to unsafe possessions in his room, and increase in sedative medication without documentation of behavioral changes, a dirty room (they “cleaned” and there was still stool on the wall), experienced a huge weight gain without any staff being about to explain how, had medical records tracking fall through the cracks and more. They no longer have a LVN or RN on staff. We have moved my parent now and I feel tremendous relief. As soon as I began to visit other memory care facilities, it was obvious that the standards at the Artesian are grossly lacking. It was not uncommon for me to stop by and find only one employee in the whole building, and that person was cooking, not caring for residents. It was rare to walk in and see an organized activity taking place. If you don’t believe me, look at California Social Services website and the number of complaints filed and substantiated in the last year. This place is falling apart. Please, please look at other options outside Ojai for memory care for your loved ones. I promise that if you compare facilities, you will see how much is lacking at the Artesian.
The Artesian of Ojai feels like home. Welcoming staff, seniors look happy, community is well kept. Never have I seen an Administrator so hands on, engaged with her team and residents. Amber promotes a positive environment for anyone who walks into her community. A true servant leader! Jackie and Ceci (Care Directors) go above and beyond to ensure their seniors are well taken care of. Activities are personable. This team understands how to treat their seniors with honor and respect. Non institutional approach. I encourage you check them out on their social media platforms to keep up with their latest senior adventures. I have worked in senior care most of my life and can confidently say this community is by far the best in our County. The Artesian team of angels. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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