The Jewish Home At a Glance
Founded
in 1912, the world-renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home is one of the foremost multi-level
senior living communities in the United States, and the largest single source provider
of senior housing in Los Angeles.
The Home is a multi-level senior living facility, with options including independent, residential, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and acute behavioral health. The Home also provides the Skirball Hospice, community clinics, and support groups.
In total, the Jewish Home annually serves more than 1,700 seniors through an extraordinary continuum of services. Each year more than 1,200 seniors are cared for in-residence on two beautifully landscaped, secure village campuses spanning 16 acres. Another 500 seniors are served through the Home's community-based programs.
Levels
of Care
- Independent Living
- Residential Care
- Assisted Living
- Skilled Nursing
- Rehabilitation Services
- Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
- Behavioral Health Care
- Hospice Care
Jewish Home Special Features
Average Nursing Care per Resident, per Day
| California Mandate | 3.2 hours |
| Jewish Home Provides | 4.9 hours |
Meals
Dietary laws are observed by the Jewish Home. Three kosher meals are served daily (over 1,000,000 annually). Milk and meat are not served at the same time. Some foods are prohibited under the laws of kashrut, including pork and shellfish.
Spiritual and Religious Services
Services
are available for all religious and spiritual needs, regardless of faith. Rabbinical
staff on both village campuses provides spiritual counseling, educational classes,
religious services, and the celebration and observance of all Jewish holidays.
Security
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
24-hour emergency call system, with nursing
staff on duty
Health Care Services
The Jewish Home specializes in "life-enhancing," world-class medical care that exceeds government standards. This includes fully-staffed, on-site medical clinics on each campus, providing easy access to a broad spectrum of medical services. Specialities include: Audiology, Cardiology, Chiropractic, Dental, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pulmonology, and Urology.
Jewish Home Activities
Numerous
amenities are offered to ensure an active, secure lifestyle in a warm environment.
Our holistic approach to healthy aging cares for the body, mind, and spirit. Residents
enjoy 22,250 plus activities each year. Each campus provides creative arts, social
and recreational activities, exercise classes such as T'ai Chi and yoga, clubs,
volunteer opportunities, cultural events, intergenerational programs, educational
classes, concerts, films, and music appreciation. A gift shop, bank, post office,
beauty salon and spa, computer laboratory and library, snack bar, synagogue, therapy
and fitness center are located on each campus. Transportation to local shopping
centers, cultural events and other scheduled outings is provided.
Jewish Home Fast Facts
RESIDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
| Average Age at Jewish Home | 90 |
| National Average | 84 |
| Average Length of Stay | 7 years |
| National Average | 2.5 years |
| Married | 17% |
| Widowed | 69% |
| Holocaust Survivors | 65 |
FACILITIES
| Libraries and Computer Centers | 12 |
| Pianos | 18 |
| Creative Studios | 6 |
| Pottery Kilns | 2 |
| Stationary Bikes | 9 |
| Weight (strength training) Stations | 4 |
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
| Volunteer Hours | 55,000 |
| Public Speaking Engagements | 691 |
| Intergenerational Programs | 249 |
| Guests for High Holidays and Passover | 547 |
| Community Seminars and Lectures | 225 |
ACTIVITIES
| Arts and Crafts Classes | 2,054 |
| Beauty Shop Visits | 13,600 |
| Concerts/Performances/Movies | 1,050 |
| Drama/Choir/Music Therapy | 976 |
| Exercise/T'ai Chi/Yoga Classes | 2,395 |
| Cooking/Baking Classes | 241 |
| Holiday Celebrations and Spiritual Services | 1,432 |
| Lectures, Speakers, Discussion Groups | 2,216 |
| Tours and Outings | 763 |
| Volumes in Library (incl. 1,000 large print) | 3,250 |
| Resident-Published Newsletters (4 issues/year) | 2 |
STAFF
| Number of Staff | 1,108 |
| Medical Group Physicians & Nurse Practitioners | 8 |
| RNs, LVNs & CNAs | 576 |
| Spiritual Life | 3 |
| Therapy & Rehabilitation | 29 |
| Social Services and Admissions | 18 |
| Housekeeping, Maintenance, Laundry | 115 |
| Dietary | 149 |
| Transportation | 7 |
| Medical Records | 18 |
| Hospice | 37 |
| Clinic | 19 |