With Brandman Centers for Senior Care, you enjoy these services:
Services are provided as a complete and personalized Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Eldery (PACE).
With Brandman Centers for Senior Care, you enjoy these services:
Services are provided as a complete and personalized Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Eldery (PACE).
These services are not available separately.
Medical
Personal Care Team:
Geriatric Doctor
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse
- You'll see a doctor who specializes in the health of older adults. You'll also see a nurse practitioner and nurse in our center.
- You can see your care team in our clinic, or schedule a tele-health visit. You can speak to a nurse or doctor at any hour, 24/7.
- Translators are always available to help you receive care in your preferred language.
Medications
Medical Equipment
Medical Alerts
- You'll see a doctor who specializes in the health of older adults. You'll also see a nurse practitioner and nurse in our center.
- You can see your care team in our clinic, or schedule a tele-health visit. You can speak to a nurse or doctor at any hour, 24/7.
- Translators are always available to help you receive care in your preferred language.
Dentures & Dentist
Podiatrist
Audiologist
Optometrist
Glasses, dentures, hearing aids, foot care—anything you medically need is included. We take care of the little things, so they don't become big things.
Medical Specialists
- We have a network of medical specialists available to care for your health needs. From cardiologists to pulmonologists, diabetes specialists to neurologists -- you'll always receive high-quality care.
- Your personal care team at Brandman coordinates with your medical specialists.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation
You'll have a personalized plan for your mobility and strength. You can exercise under the close supervision of a qualified therapist in our modern rehabilitation center. Or, you can exercise at home with a customized program, or in a virtual group.
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Your emotional health is as important as your physical health. We have counseling available at our center as well as via telephone and video chat. You will receive safe, private therapy when and where you need it.
Hospitalization
Emergencies
Lab Work
X-rays and Imaging
- If you need to go to the emergency department, to an urgent care clinic, or to the hospital, we cover everything. If you are admitted to the hospital, we will communicate with their staff. We coordinate your homecoming, making sure you receive the care you need for a full recovery.
- As part of your medical care with us, we also include all lab work, X-rays and imaging.
Social Centers
Activities
- Our social centers are a safe place to enjoy the day. Participants have a delicious lunch and snacks, meet new friends and enjoy conversation.
- Activities typically include cultural celebrations, arts and crafts, games, light exercise, and music.
- Our staff speak many of the languages of our participants, and we have translators available if needed.
- Throughout the COVID-10 pandemic, we have strictly followed all health and safety regulations.
- In the San Fernando Valley, we have 3 social centers for participants. One of these is a combined social and medical "PACE" center. We are opening a second PACE center in West Los Angeles in the spring of 2023.
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Social Workers
- A Brandman social worker can help connect you with community resources. Your social worker is the "go to" person for any questions or needs.
- Our clinical social workers are also here for your emotional well-being. You can have private counseling at the center or on the phone.
- If you want, the social worker can coordinate care with your family members.
Meals
Nutrition
- We are proud that the food we serve consistently receives rave reviews. We prepare delicious foods representing many cultures, including kosher food, in our own kitchens.
- You'll receive nutrition counseling. Our dietitian specializes in helping older adults choose foods that support specific health needs and goals.
- At home, a care aide may help with meal preparation. If you need supplemental meals, we can arrange to deliver them to your home.
Home Care
Personal Care Aide
Visiting Nurses and Therapists
- If you need extra help to continue living safely at home, a personal care aide can help with support such as personal care, meal prep and light housekeeping.
- When necessary, should you need someone to accompany you to a medical appointment, your personal care aide can join you.
- Nurses and therapists may also visit you if you are recovering from injury or illness, need help with medications, or can't come into the center.
- These professionals help you stay safe in your own home, whether you live in a house, an apartment or assisted living community.
Rides
Getting there and back
We'll pick you up and drive you to all your medical appointments and to our social activity centers. After your day at the center, we'll bring you home safely, door-to-door. Our shuttles are wheelchair accessible.
safe and socially distant
Our experienced drivers arrive with clean and sanitized shuttles. The drivers wear protective masks and follow all COVID health and safety precautions.
Coordination
Inter-Disciplinary Team
- The Interdisciplinary Team is the heart of our quality care.
- These dedicated professionals specialize in the health and well-being of older adults. The team meets daily to coordinate participant care. This way, the right hand always knows what the left hand is doing.
- At least every six months, you and the team will review your personal care plan and make adjustments. You can be sure that everyone on the care team knows you and understands your goals and needs.
Family Communications
If you like, we will stay in contact with your family, or a designated person. With your approval, we'll keep them updated and coordinate your appointments with them.
You and your family can request a conference with the care team at any time. This meeting can be at Brandman Center, on the phone, or through video conference. Families tell us they appreciate being able to speak with your team at Brandman.
Hospital-to-home
- When you come home from a hospital stay, we coordinate your care.
- We'll make sure you have the medications, supplies and medical equipment you need, and visiting nurses and care aides at home.
- You and your family can feel confident that you will be taken care of, and safe at home.
Your Exclusive Provider
- When you enroll in Brandman Centers for Senior Care, we become your exclusive provider for all medical services and any service listed on this page.
- You will have access to our network of doctors, specialists, home care providers and other services.
- We specifically select the professionals in our network for their expertise, care and compassion.
- As with most health plans, you can not use services or providers outside of Brandman Centers for Senior Care without prior authorization - except for emergency department access or hospitalizations. If you do, you will be responsible for those costs.
Social Services