It’s never too early to start thinking about long-term care planning like assisted living.
Approximately 80% of survey participants, which include residents and their families, are satisfied with their assisted living care. The joint study between the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) also found that seniors thrive in communities, feel safer, and save more money over home care.
Assisted community living settings like Meadowview offer several services and senior care departments to improve the quality of life for residents.
Take a closer look at the benefits of assisted living at Meadowview.
Individual Senior Living Solutions
Before one can join a community, they have to settle in first.
Meadowview understands this process; that’s why this community offers 1-bedroom apartments and studio apartments to seniors. These living arrangements offer the utmost privacy, plenty of storage, fresh air, and natural light.
Residents also enjoy pleasant outdoor spaces where they can relax and engage in personal activities like reading, art, and simple exercises. These areas also help residents get to know each other, providing seating areas for chatting and lunch.
Each living space comes with an HVAC system for comfortable heating and cooling. Quality flooring supports balance and traction, preventing slips and falls. Window treatments are updated to prevent any heat and cooling loss during winter and summer.
Each unit comes with its own kitchenette (with a fridge and freezer) for easy and convenient cooking. Rest assured, residents may enjoy meals through the community’s wellness program and scheduled restaurant outings. Living units are also close to local dining options and grocery stores.
Each resident has their own indoor mailbox and can easily receive packages.
Pets are allowed in apartment units as long as they adhere to breed type and size requirements. Pet therapy is also offered, where residents can interact with visiting pets like puppies and kittens.
Health and Safety
You’ll find more enhanced safety features in these living units than in typical apartments.
Apartments come with lit, illuminated entrances to maximize safety.
Each apartment and building unit comes with smoke detectors in case of an emergency.
Rest assured, sprinkler systems are installed throughout the building.
Safe and reliable transportation is available to residents who have scheduled doctor appointments. Family members also have easy access to the community if they want to drive residents to appointments.
Meadowview managers create individual wellness plans to help residents thrive mentally and physically. These plans also include medication management, and a 24-hour registered nurse is available to offer medical oversight and care coordination.
Enhanced Community Living for Seniors
Once residents are settled in, they can start actively engaging in the community. Meadowview is unique in that it’s designed to look like a familiar residential neighborhood, yet it has amenities designed for seniors. This design makes it ideal for seniors to transition from their own homes into assisted living communities.
Weekly housekeeping services are available to help residents keep up with their daily chores and activities. There’s even a weekly laundry service. Plus, residents enjoy the peace of mind of an on-call maintenance service for plumbing, HVAC systems, window replacements, and more repairs.
Seniors don’t have to go far to get a haircut or manicure. The community offers an on-site hair salon and other salon services. Meadowview is also close to other local barbershops and salons for added convenience.
Venturing Out of the Community
Regular community outings also help seniors bond with one another. Meadowview managers organize various outings.
Weekly outings may include:
- Grocery shopping
- Dining
- Boutique shopping
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Museum trips
- Movie theaters
- Light recreation
- Scenic walks (and park events)
- Morning walks
Residents may also volunteer in the community at local libraries, cultural centers, and non-profit programs.
Seniors can access scheduled transportation and may also receive assistance scheduling appointment pick-ups.
Meadowview believes in keeping an active social calendar. This is central to maintaining mental health, cognitive function, and creativity. The community keeps a calendar of monthly events, ranging from arts and crafts groups, ice cream socials, and bingo nights, to tabletop games.
There are even common-area lounges where residents can come together to watch a movie, plan a potluck, or play a game of checkers.
More Benefits of Assisted Community Living
Living within such a vibrant community setting can help foster a passion for life again. Residents may experience transformative changes like a new passion for starting a business, taking up a new hobby, writing a book, or improving their health through physical activity.
Meadowview is designed to encourage creative and strategic thinking, which is necessary for continuing long-term care like estate planning.
Some residents enjoy becoming mentors themselves to younger generations who could benefit from stories of life experience.
This community is particularly welcoming and supportive to retired military veterans and their families.
Meadowview has a military veterans program that offers discounts like 50% off the first month’s rent every year. The community also partners with Patriot Angels to help eligible residents qualify for veteran benefits. If accepted to the veteran benefits program, residents will receive an additional $1,000 off their second month’s rent payment.
Since this community is structured like a neighborhood, it’s designed to foster even better visits with family. Visiting family members can bring food and gifts for hosting holiday gatherings. Family members are also welcome to enjoy lounge areas, activity rooms, and other recreational areas.
Family visits are integral to mental health, memory care, family bonding, and cognitive skills. Residents may also schedule transportation to visit family members.
Start Living Your Best Life As a Senior
If you (or a loved one) are looking down the long-term care road, look no further than assisted living. Meadowview has everything seniors need to transition to assisted community living. It also has the design and amenities necessary for adjusting, socializing, creating, and thriving.
If you’re interested in Meadowview, view our gallery to get a sneak peek at our community. In-person tours are also available to view the grounds, apartments, and recreation areas.
Call us today to learn more about your options.
