Profile: Del Amo Gardens Convalescent Center

Del Amo Gardens Convalescent Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility conveniently located in a safe, residential neighborhood near Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Little Company of Mary Hospital. Our 94-bed semi-private room facility is surrounded by beautiful gardens and enclosed patios, which add to the warm, homelike setting.

Services:
*Nursing Services
*Therapeutic Team
*Rehabilitation Therapy
*Food Services
*Social Services

Nursing Services Offered:
*24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
*Pharmaceutical Services
*Wound Care Program
*Intravenous Therapy
*Enteral Feedings
*Pain Management Care
*Post Surgical Care
*Hospice Care
*Respite Care

Therapeutic TeamThe therapists work together with the interdisciplinary team and family to achieve the highest functional level possible for the resident.
Rehabilitation Therapy Team:
       Physical Therapy
        Certified Wound Care Management
        Strengthening and Functional Mobility Training
        Extensive Gait Devices
        Range of Motion Assessment
        Prosthetic/Orthotic Training
        Joint Mobilization/Pain Control
        Neuromuscular Re-Education
        Balance Retraining and Restraint Assessment
        Occupational Therapy
        Self-Care (ADL) Training
        Restorative Feeding Program
        Upper Extremity Retraining
        Adaptive Equipment Evaluation
        Contracture Management/Splinting
        Perception/Cognition Training
        Energy Conservation Training
        Home Safety Assessments
        Family and Care Giver Training

Speech/Audiology Therapy:
       Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorder Assessments
        Videoflourascopic Study Assessments
        Barium Swallow Study and Interpretations
        Functional Communication
        Audiological Assessment
        Cognition and Memory
        Impairment Therapy
        Dietary Consultation
        Respiratory Therapy
        RNA Training

Food ServicesNutritious meals are prepared according to physician's orders and under the supervision of a registered dietician. Personal requests and preferences will be discussed on admission, and based on assessment, residents may choose to have their meals at bedside, in the dining room, or with the help of a personnel assistant in the Assisted Eating Program.

Games & EntertainmentWe engage our residents in a variety of games. Below is a list of some of these activities:
    * Trivia
    * Spelling Bee
    * Bingo Times
    * Family Feud
    * Sing-A-Long
    * Movies & Popcorn
    * Bowling

Educational, Spiritual, Enrichment & Relaxation Activities:
    * Adult Education
    * Cooking Class
    * Current Events
    * Arts & Crafts
    * Music Therapy
    * Sensory Stimulation
    * Religious Services

Outings:
    * Park Outing Lunch
    * Shopping Trips
    * Special Events

Candlelight DinnersOnce a month, our residents can enjoy a special evening of "fine dining by candlelight" with entertainment provided by Del Amo Garden's very own staff! It is an engaging activity that cultivates camaraderie between residents and employees at the same time bringing loads of laughs and fun!

Social Services
The Social Service staff works together with the resident and family members to meet all of the residents' social needs. At the time of discharge, the social service director will arrange for the appropriate level of care, whether it be home health or a lower level of care.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants work together to ensure residents' needs are met at the highest standards.