Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living is an excellent option for seniors seeking an active and vibrant lifestyle while also receiving the help they need with daily activities. We often say that assisted living is simply “apartment living with help when needed.” At our assisted living Ooltewah, TN location and throughout our Tennessee assisted living facilities, we embody our commitment to honor and dignity.
Assisted living residents can enjoy the same flexible lifestyle as their Independent Living counterparts while receiving more personal care when needed. Assisted living is a long-term care option that combines housing, support services, and health care. Residents enjoy all the freedoms of Independent Living with the added care they need in the privacy of their suite. Our Ooltewah assisted living community exemplifies this balance of independence and support.
Many families ask,
“Can we take Mom out to lunch?” or “Can she stay at our house during the holidays?”
The answer is emphatically yes! When a resident lives in a suite, they are free to take vacations, weekend trips, or attend family events. Families may be asked to sign the resident out and provide a tentative return date, but the freedom to come and go is always a cornerstone of our philosophy.
Planning for Assisted Living
The number one question families ask is, “When is it time to choose assisted living for myself or my parents?”
We often hear from adult children that once they make the move, they wish they had done so years earlier. Why? They saw how their parents formed friendships with others who shared similar life experiences and became engaged in life-enriching programs that gave them a renewed sense of purpose.
Residents also leave behind the worries of managing medications alone and the stress of maintaining a home with mounting problems. Adult children can return to being simply sons and daughters, cherishing time with their parents instead of managing bills and two households. The peace of mind experienced by our families and residents is truly priceless.
Benefits
Working closely with residents and their physicians, we create an environment that supports longer, healthier lives. Some of our available assisted living services include:
- Trained medical staff
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Three nutritious meals per day, plus snacks
- Medication management
- Personal housekeeping, laundry, and linen services
- Scheduled transportation
- Exercise and wellness programs