Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris

Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris sits in Central Illinois as one of five Life's Journey Senior Living communities and offers several care options for older adults, and you'll find assisted living and a secure memory care area for people living with Alzheimer's disease or different types of dementia, and they also provide specialized care for diabetes, medication management, and incontinence, along with hospice care, respite care, adult day services, and long-term care, so folks who may need help with daily tasks like dressing or bathing-or who have greater medical or behavioral needs-may receive support from staff who're present and awake around the clock, including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and they have a doctor on call if a resident needs urgent help. The facility lets residents bring cats or dogs, and they even provide pet care, which is nice for people who want their furry friend nearby, and the building welcomes wheelchair users and has smoking areas outside, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for socializing, and there's plenty of parking for residents and visitors, and they do what they can to make getting around easier; the folks there set up trips and outings for residents who want to see some sights or try something new, and the full-time activity director has a calendar with things like stretching classes, art, piano playing, gardening clubs, cooking classes, trivia, educational lectures, community service, and both onsite and offsite activities. Life's Journey has a beauty salon for haircuts and styling, and the dining is restaurant-style with accommodations for special diets, such as low sodium or low sugar, and there's even room service if needed; the place supports folks with different care levels from light to heavy, so if someone is mostly independent or needs complete assistance with tasks, staff are present to help, including with mechanical lifts when transferring non-ambulatory residents. The memory care building uses safety tech like alarm bracelets to help keep folks from wandering off, and the area stays locked and supervised, which may ease worries for families dealing with wandering or harder-to-manage behaviors; they accept people who may be an elopement risk or act out physically, so families dealing with challenging behaviors may find help here. Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom units, and every resident's care is adjusted depending on specific needs, with different fees for each level of service, and while they do have a community fee, respite fee, a buy-in fee, and extra charges based on care needs, they accept private pay, Social Security, Veterans benefits, and a range of insurance options. Meals are provided every day and can include options for folks with special diets, and common spaces both inside and outside give residents room to relax, join in, or see friends and family, which can help break up the day; devotional services happen both on and off site for anyone who wants spiritual support or worship, while the community also provides transportation options whether complimentary or at cost. The Paris location is part of a network of services and has connections with healthcare partners in the area, and although more specific information isn't available, the basics are in place for seniors who want a balance of support, activities, care, and the company of pets, and their approach makes sure that staff are there and awake every hour, day or night, for peace of mind.