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While visiting, I met the loved ones of three of different residents; they all shared similar sentiments. They chose Mission Villa because of the level of care.. Mission Villa is an answer to prayer! — N.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/961dc986-f173-487f-9fc4-aeab18a50a76/image-asset.png Home “Mission Villa is a residence with a dedicated staff that treats you like family.” My father lived for four very content years at Mission Villa. His hospice nurse had told me he wouldn't survive another week unless I moved him to a different facility, one with the expertise and compassion to deal with his needs. He suggested Mission Villa as the best in town and on a rainy afternoon, we moved him into his snug new home. Within three weeks my dad was off of hospice and gaining strength. 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Our care therapy is based in companionship, hugs, bright conversations, music to sing along with, healthy and nutritious whole food meals and hot chocolate chip cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1578441558085-ULQDKBOU0A5P8GSM5LG1/BERTIE%2BAND%2BLISA%2BFAMILY.jpg Mission Villa: Welcome Home - the perfect ‘Home away from home’ for 14 lucky seniors. If you are looking for the amenities of a larger community in a homespun, intimate family setting with exceptional personalized attention and companionship for your loved one, you found it. Welcome to Mission Villa. https://www.mvcare.com/about daily 0.75 2021-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1589850615571-VRRKGWCRIDN6O0B7L213/ERMASROOM.JPG About Mission Villa All the comforts of home. 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Here Erma enjoys a Zoom call with her daughter in Pennsylvania while snacking on fresh blueberries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1589847847216-FDFHVBM9S0Q2ZZNURDIR/jerry+activity.JPG Family Photo Album We dot the table top with activity options to see which piques the interest. Balancing these lego-styled blocks caught our interest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1589848221877-ULW2400PUZ3BW7CLF22C/BEST+ALICE+AND+MARTHA.jpeg Family Photo Album Impromptu discussion with our landscape designer about which plants would do best in the patio planters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1589848571071-ZSLK5M8G9WOCEIFXT7W6/ANNE+MARIE+KISS.JPG Family Photo Album Out n About. 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Our home is filled with natural light through north, south, east and west windows during the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1587270785982-OR36Y7N4EU6XPY4T0O2C/healthysnacks.jpeg Beautiful Day Everyday Nutritious snacks like mom makes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1587270957013-39INXHU13MDZBPO3M2HV/sound+of+music.jpg Beautiful Day Everyday Nothing get us all on the same page like a classic musical! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/1587271013906-55FMPMWO51OBQDB9PVKL/nahibeanddon.jpeg Beautiful Day Everyday Smiles and laughter are good for the soul! https://www.mvcare.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/f642ebcc-1cc9-4e17-a12d-bb5d99dcce6b/image-asset.jpeg Contact - Contact Us Additional Questions? Looking to Schedule a Tour? 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They chose Mission Villa because of the level of care.. Mission Villa is an answer to prayer! — N.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c8eb2e2af4683a0a6619469/961dc986-f173-487f-9fc4-aeab18a50a76/image-asset.png Testimonials “Mission Villa is a residence with a dedicated staff that treats you like family.” My father lived for four very content years at Mission Villa. His hospice nurse had told me he wouldn't survive another week unless I moved him to a different facility, one with the expertise and compassion to deal with his needs. He suggested Mission Villa as the best in town and on a rainy afternoon, we moved him into his snug new home. Within three weeks my dad was off of hospice and gaining strength. 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