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499 South Sunset Drive, El Centro, CA 92243 ·
Page info provided by: Sharon S. · Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Heart & Hand is an Assisted Living community in the El Centro area that also offers Board and Care Home. Estimated costs for this community start at $3,930/mo, which is lower than the cost of care in the El Centro area of $6,250/mo.
Heart & Hand is a welcoming senior living community committed to providing exceptional care and medical services. Nestled on South Sunset Drive, this small community offers a peaceful and supportive environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
The community is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its residents through a comprehensive range of health care services. With 24-hour supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, and meticulous medication management, residents can feel secure and cared for at all times. Heart & Hand also places a strong emphasis on coordinating with health care providers to ensure that each individual's medical needs are met promptly and effectively.
Residents at Heart & Hand benefit from a variety of community amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. Whether taking a stroll along the walking paths, enjoying a movie night, or participating in community-sponsored activities, there are ample opportunities for social engagement and recreation. The community also offers an emergency alert system and is fully wheelchair accessible, prioritizing safety and accessibility.
The neighborhood surrounding Heart & Hand is vibrant and convenient, with essential services and leisure options nearby. Valley Pediatric Health, a reputable physician's office, is just 1.3 miles away, while CVS Pharmacy is within a mile, ensuring easy access to medical consultations and prescriptions. For those who enjoy dining out, Burgers & Beer is a short distance away, and Starbucks provides a cozy spot for coffee enthusiasts.
Heart & Hand has received positive reviews, highlighting the community's commitment to providing a nurturing and attentive environment for its residents. With its focus on quality care and a supportive neighborhood, Heart & Hand stands as a beacon of compassionate living for seniors.
$3,930/mo
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Mullica Gardens Assisted Living receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its clean, attractive, home-like environment and caring staff. Families frequently describe the facility as secure, spacious, welcoming, and well maintained, with comfortable rooms, common areas, fireplaces, courtyards, activity spaces, and therapy facilities. Many reviewers say residents quickly feel at home and appreciate the smaller community, where staff and residents know one another. The staff are generally described as friendly, respectful, responsive, professional, and compassionate, and several families praised administrators and marketing personnel for making tours, admissions, and transitions easy. Residents are often said to be treated with dignity and kindness, while physical therapy and occupational therapy are highlighted as particularly effective. Families also appreciate the variety of activities, entertainment, social opportunities, transportation, special meals, and on-site services. Food reviews are mostly favorable, with comments about good quality, variety, and healthy options, although one family reported frequent complaints about meals. The primary concerns involve staffing and communication. Some reviewers believe caregivers are stretched thin or that the facility relies heavily on new trainees, creating inconsistent communication and occasional delays. One very negative review alleged severe understaffing, a prolonged response to a fall, unanswered room alarms, and insufficient compassion from administration. Other reviewers requested more outdoor time, outings, expanded transportation, and newer or less repetitive activities. A few families noted that communication issues had improved after being addressed. Overall, most reviewers would recommend Mullica Gardens, emphasizing its cleanliness, smaller scale, supportive staff, strong therapy services, and welcoming atmosphere. A small number of reviewers were dissatisfied or decided it was not the right fit because of distance, cost uncertainty, or concerns about staffing and care responsiveness.
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Discover crucial neighborhood insights from reputable sources like census.gov and epa.gov. Remember, this data offers a general overview of the area and might not reflect the area immediately surrounding the property.
29% of population is 50+ years old, 13% is 65+ years old
The poverty rate is 12% higher for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%
2% of population identify themselves as Asian, 86% as Hispanic, 39% as White, and 3% as Black
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