Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon sits in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and has Blair Minton as its manager, though Gardant Management Solutions runs it overall, and they've built a place that serves people aged 55 and up, but they really focus on helping adults 65 and older hold onto their independence while giving help as needed, and they do that without worrying about how much money someone's got because this community includes affordable assisted lifestyle choices as well as independent living, so you see both, and they've got male residents and female residents, plus if you like birds and fish for pets, you'll find them here, but no dogs or cats. Each resident gets a private studio or a one-bedroom apartment with plenty of closet space, mini-blinds, a carpeted living and sleeping area, a kitchen area with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave, plus tile in the kitchen and bathroom so things stay easy to clean, plus everyone gets individually controlled heat and air, and there are emergency call devices in the bathrooms and bedrooms, so help is always close if you ever need it, and the bathrooms are spacious, with wheelchair accessible showers that make things a lot easier for anyone with mobility concerns.
The staff at Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon stays around all day, every day, with Certified Nurse Assistants on site 24/7 ready to help with whatever a resident needs, whether it's day or night, and a Registered Nurse is on site forty hours a week while also being on call any time, so folks get medical attention or help with medications pretty quick, and memory care services help those with Alzheimer's or dementia get the support needed in a safe setting where they try to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. If someone needs stand-by help to move from a bed to a wheelchair, the team's ready for that, and there's diabetic care for those who need blood sugar monitored, but incontinence care here means residents have to handle changing tasks by themselves, so that's something to keep in mind. Meals get served three times daily, and snacks are out twenty-four hours a day if anyone's hungry later, with meals planned for health and taste, and if someone needs help getting to the doctor or into town, transportation assistance and complimentary rides are available.
You'll find indoor and outdoor common areas for meeting with friends or just relaxing, and there's movement and social activities on site most days, and trips offsite, plus weekly programs and events happen to keep things lively. The community's got a beauty and barber shop with both barber and beautician services in the building, so haircuts or a fresh style are easy to get, and there's a small exercise room, a general store, and plenty of comfortable spaces to pass the time. Devotional services are available, so folks who want to worship have a place for that, and there's always staff around to help with daily needs or give reminders and encouragement. Hospice care is an option if someone needs extra support near life's end, and laundry and housekeeping get handled by staff for those who want the help. Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon's really focused on giving each resident choices and personal support while making it easy and comfortable to live, whether someone just wants a place to enjoy their days or needs daily care and attention, and the whole building's laid out to be safe, convenient, and ready for whatever someone might need.
