Irene Swindells Center For Adult Day Services

Swindell has been hugely valuable to my husband since his second stroke early this summer. The staff, headed by Genya, William and Phil is extremely caring and attentive to his needs. They have been good listeners and very responsive when I have requested any changes. The activities are very engaging and include live music, brain games (my husband’s favorite) and everything from bowling to miniature golf. The food has been great and there is excellent variety. Paratransit provides transportation and is very punctual. Overall, I would recommend Swindell to anyone with a loved one with mild to moderate dementia. It provides a safe, stimulating and socially involving environment, with valuable time off for the caretakers at home.

Contrary to the previous reviewer, who’s negative experience appears to have been somewhat removed from Swindells, I cannot say enough kind things about this facility. I would give it 6 stars if I could. My mother suffers from moderate dementia and has lived with me for 5 years. That arrangement would not have been possible without the excellent services provided by Swindells. My mother attended Swindells day program four days a week, and there she enjoyed structured social activities that provided the mental and physical stimulation that she needed. The activities included live musical performances, lectures, discussion groups, exercise, games and more. The setting, complete with an outdoor patio space, is located inside the California Pacific Medical Center’s California Campus (Presidio Heights), and it is beautiful. All of this, plus breakfast and lunch, for $ 75 a day!
Genya, William and their entire staff could not be more professional or caring. All are very attentive — I received frequent updates regarding any change in my mother’s condition or disposition.
For anyone facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia, this place is a godsend.
Also, look into Paratransit, a non-​profit that provides free transportation to and from Swindells for those who qualify —

I’m sure this program is wonderful for those people who can get into it. My mother could not.
My problem with the facility is with what happened after it turned her down:
Irene Swindells referred us back to the Institute on Aging, which allowed her to go missing for 18 hours on Dec. 10, 2012, and to Kimochi, which is not even licensed to take dementia patients.
You would think that people in the business of caring for the elderly with dementia would know better or would avoid referring us back to the place that neglected her.