Saint Michael's Extended Care

Saint Michael's Extended Care is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility with 44 licensed beds, designed for long-term senior care in a non-acute setting, and doesn't generally accept Medicare for its services unless Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certify it, but does play an important role in helping seniors and their families feel peace of mind, and it offers a combination of medical and supportive services including assisted living, retirement care, memory care, diabetes care, renal care, non-ambulatory and incontinence help, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. The bedrooms have modest, well-kept décor and some look out onto a patio garden which residents often enjoy, and these private or semi-private rooms, called suites, sometimes have kitchenettes for more independence, while people can also bring small dogs or cats if they follow pet guidelines, and services are available in both English and Spanish, making things easier for many families. The front's secured with a gated stucco wall and plants, and there's a cozy living room with a fireplace that doubles as an activity spot, while other common areas and dining rooms are nicely furnished so residents can gather or relax, and there are outdoor patios, gardens, and even places like a reading room or wellness space with a jacuzzi and sauna when residents want to spend time outside or just unwind indoors. There's a computer area, planned movie programs, music and art sessions, offsite and on-site Christian devotional activities, social games, group exercise, and social nights, plus transportation to doctor visits, errands, and church, while extra services like a traveling barber, manicures or parlor sessions, and in-house laundry and dry cleaning are available too. Staff give 24/7 personalized care, and can help residents bathe, dress, manage medicine, and handle personal hygiene, and some areas are fitted with wanderguard security to help those with memory care needs or wandering, with structured programs that support those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia to stay safe and less confused, and support is always offered with things like meal times and activities since meals are made with good ingredients and special diets like low-fat, low-salt, or even renal and diabetic menus can be arranged. For people who need it, there are services like short-term respite care, hospice care, and accommodations for clinical needs, but insurance may not cover all personal or medical expenses, and families should plan for things like private duty nursing, pet care, cable TV, specialty meals, private phones, and medical supplies if needed. The staff, who are professionally trained and treat residents like family, focus on kindness and compassion, and activities are set up to encourage friendships, faith, fun, and community, with schedules that help everyone feel included and engaged, and some spaces overlook gardens or open into common areas for easy social interaction. The environment at Saint Michael's Extended Care feels home-like, offering chances for privacy, company, and involvement for residents and caregivers, and aims to support a safe, independent lifestyle where each person stays as healthy and fulfilled as possible in a family-style setting.