The Approach

Choctaw House is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the Napa Valley. We combine centuries old approaches with cutting edge technology and education.

Our community operates under the modality of the Native Americans, specifically the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation view their elderly population as the most valuable of the tribe. They empower and validate their elders out of respect for what they have done for the tribe and the wisdom that they deliver on a daily basis. At Choctaw House, we employ all of these beliefs while ensuring the dignity, safety and happiness of our entire elder population.

It is our goal to avoid the unnecessary trauma of continual relocation of our elders by offering services that cater to the entire aging process. We pride ourselves on providing the best care possible for those who become afflicted with memory impairments. In addition, we, at Choctaw House, also find it an honor to offer Hospice care to those who have chosen to pass on to the next adventure while under our care.  [Top]

The Culture

At Choctaw House we view the care of our elderly population as a tribal or "team" effort. Most care homes focus all of the attention on the client, leaving out the key players in the process. At Choctaw House, we approach care utilizing systems theory. Our staff and the family of our clients are just as important to us as our elders. Because we are professional educators, we offer accurate information regarding the dynamic processes of aging, to our staff and our elder's family. More importantly, we offer empowerment to our staff and solace, comfort and validation to our family members.

Having been a family member of more than one elder in long term care, we recognize the needs and emotional/psychological chaos that accompany the trauma of allowing someone outside of the family to care for a loved one. It is our goal to alleviate these feelings of stress and anxiety by validating their decision to place their loved one with us. We do this through actions, rather than words alone.  [Top]

The Services

Choctaw House respects the diverse needs of each one of our clients. As individuals, we understand that not everyone likes to wake at a set time, eat at a predetermined location or change out of their slippers by 9:00 a.m. As we see it, these individuals have earned the right to sleep in, read the paper in their pajamas and go to bed when they feel like it. We take advantage of our size, our staffing ratios, and our relaxed nature, to ensure that everyone's personal needs are met.

The services we provide are all included in the monthly fee and are; Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as toileting, bathing, grooming and dressing, Laundry, Specially Tailored Activities, Meals, Memory Impairment Care, Incontinence Care (under garments not included), Medication Management, Transportation to MD appointments, Housekeeping, Hydration Programs, Assistance with Ambulation and whatever may be desired within our licensing parameters. We despise and do not practice the "point system" approach to care fees. Upon research, you will find us to be an anomaly in this respect.  [Top]

The Team

Choctaw House is owned and operated by a husband & wife team who has extensive experience and education. David Hahklotubbe, M.A., is a Gerontologist who specializes in memory impairments and behavior modification without the use of heavy psychotropic medications. David is also a consultant vendorized by the state of California's Department of Social Services to teach owners and administrators of long term care facilities how to operate their businesses in compliance of strict regulatory standards. David is a guest lecturer at San Francisco State University's Masters in Gerontology Program. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Health Science and a Master of Arts in Gerontology, Long Term Care Administration. David is currently the producer and host of the nonprofit, education based television show, "Successful Aging Today".

Juliet Hahklotubbe is a Behaviorist who has worked extensively with individuals requiring behavior modification. Prior to Choctaw House, Juliet owned and operated a successful preschool specializing in the care and teaching of exceptional children. Juliet is also the co-host of the nonprofit, education-based, television program, "Successful Aging Today".

The staff of Choctaw House are highly trained, caring, professionals who are willing and able to employ independent thought. Because of our staffing ratios, the elders are able to visit with the staff 1:1 and foster long-term, meaningful relationships. Our staff truly make Choctaw House the magical place that it is.

It is the common goal of this entire team to provide quality one on one care in an intimate setting under the Gerontological modality, guided by the Native American philosophy of honoring the elder.  [Top]

The Philosophy

Four Ages: Infant, Youth, Middle and Old Age

Sun Symbols: Happiness

Sun Rays: Continual

Choctaw Symbol: Continual Happiness Through All Stages of Life

For a complimentary geriatric assessment, a tour or unbiased, practical advice,
contact us at: 707.258.9348
or drop by and see us at:

2504 Redwood Road Napa, CA