Assisted living facilities are often described as nursing homes, retirement communities, or memory care centers. They’re places where seniors live comfortably while receiving assistance with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, medication management, and mobility.
While there isn’t a standard definition for what makes one facility better than another, it helps to know what to look for. Here are five things the best assisted living facilities do well:
The Staff Provides Individualized Care
No two seniors are alike. They come from different backgrounds, live different lives, and have different health issues and needs. But no matter where they end up, they’ll always receive personalized attention from skilled caregivers.
Family and Friends Are Always Welcomed
Assisted living communities know how important it is for seniors to maintain relationships with their family and friends. They provide opportunities for residents to interact socially, engage in meaningful conversations, enjoy leisurely activities, and make memories together.
The best communities understand the importance of providing residents with privacy and independence while still allowing them to enjoy life. Residents can choose to go out for walks, take part in group activities, read books, watch movies, play games, exercise, work on hobbies, and participate in religious services.
The Residence Feels Like Home
The move to assisted living can be a big one, physically and emotionally. The best assisted living facilities recognize that and are designed to feel like home. The common spaces are pleasant and welcoming, and the residents’ apartments are personalized with photos & mementos.
In these types of communities, it’s not uncommon for other residents to knock on a new neighbor’s door & welcome them. They might also invite them to activities and events.
The Community Is Fresh and Clean
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) often provide a clean, safe environment where residents live comfortably. They do this by hiring highly skilled workers who take pride in providing excellent customer service and keeping the facility looking great. In addition to having well-trained caregivers who ensure the well-being of each resident, ALFs must also make sure that the facility itself is maintained properly.
They Believe in Purposeful Living
The best-assisted living communities understand that providing quality care requires a focus on wellness, which includes physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of overall well-being. This holistic approach helps residents maintain independence while enhancing their sense of purpose, enriching their lives, and strengthening their relationships. Residents enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by people who love them and who want nothing more than to see them thrive.
Residents benefit from a variety of activities and events that promote socialization and enhance their ability to connect with others. Activities include book discussion groups, art appreciation classes, exercise classes, music lessons, cooking demonstrations, and trips to nearby museums, parks, restaurants, and shopping centers. These opportunities give residents the opportunity to meet new friends, learn something new, and experience things outside their daily routines. They also provide a chance to reconnect with old friends and family members.
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The Gardens at Oasis is proud to be an independently owned and operated community with home-grown folks who care about you and getting to know you. The Gardens is a great place to retire, relax and really thrive. Give us a call today and let us show you our vibrant and caring community!
