Special Categories Of Homes

Kosher Homes

More than 20 years ago, Angel View was approached by a group of concerned parents looking for a culturally sensitive environment for several Orthodox Jewish children with intellectual disabilities. A wonderful partnership began that has lasted through the decades. Angel View operates two ICF/ID-H Kosher houses in Desert Hot Springs where 12 adults with intellectual disabilities currently reside: Joel’s House and Friedman House. We provide 24-hour compassionate care, but these residences are far more than long-term care facilities. The houses are truly homes where our residents thrive.

We have created warm, caring environments with full Kosher kitchens; we make every attempt to honor Jewish holidays and to incorporate our residents’ religion and traditions into their lives. Many thanks to our friends at Jewish Federation of the Desert and Tamarisk Men’s and Women’s Associations for their steadfast support of these special homes.

Surnow House

Angel View’s Jack Surnow House is a licensed Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF). This six-bed home serves individuals with muscular dystrophy; all residents are ventilator-dependent.

It is one of its kind in the desert. The home features 24-hour licensed nursing care and a comprehensive activities program.

Also included are physical and occupational therapy, speech and recreational therapy, psychological services, individualized special programs, hydrotherapy, and community integration.

Admission Criteria: Tracheostomy care with ventilator, complex medical and nursing needs

Clients with special feeding needs such gastrostomy tubes can be accommodated.