Birches Assisted Living and Memory Care has been locally owned and operated since 1999, focusing on seniors who need help with daily activities or have memory loss, and the place separates assisted living from memory care in its own dedicated building with apartments that are cozy, private, and secure, and people use their own heating, air, and phone, which is handy if hearing is difficult. The community uses a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle, so residents do things that match their interests and abilities, and the staff encourages residents to get involved with committees, clubs, and volunteer work-or to just enjoy movie nights, bingo, the Beekeeping Club, crafts, or spending quiet time, if that's their preference. There's a positive attitude here about aging, and staff aim to reduce stress, support independence, and let people tailor their own experience, whether that's planning events on the calendar or sitting in the secured gardens and patios for fresh air and walks.
Memory care is built for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, and there's a state-of-the-art secured environment, special programs, meal choices, and guidance to help with behavioral and wandering risks, including bracelets and silent-paging monitoring. Staff members are on-site 24 hours, including nurses, and there's always help available, whether someone needs a little or a lot, with things like bathing, dressing, medication, diabetes management, mechanical transfers, or reminders for the restroom. Housekeepers clean weekly, safety is checked, and nursing staff and other visiting specialists like podiatrists and therapists come in when needed. Residents can bring cats or dogs if they want, and the community encourages visits from family and friends, with easy access to meal and activity calendars and the option for guests to join in events.
The dining choices include restaurant-style meals with the cook adjusting for special diets like gluten-free, vegan, or low sodium, and there's room service available too. People have plenty of activities on-site and in the local area-arts, gardening, wine tastings, Wii bowling, spiritual events, and even intergenerational programs. Amenities include Wi-Fi, satellite TV, wheelchair-accessible showers, outdoor and indoor gathering spaces, and transportation to appointments or outings. The place supports various levels of care, even if someone's needs change, and offers both short-term and long-term stays. The leadership and staff have stayed over the years, and they focus on building a family-like atmosphere where each resident can socialize, keep hobbies, or have privacy as needed, all in a setting built for both comfort and safety.
