Silver Birch of Hammond stands on over four acres in Hammond in a four-story building with blue and tan siding and brick around the main door, and there's a friendly group of staff around 24 hours every day who help folks who need it while still letting them be independent. This community is for seniors 55 and older and offers both independent living and assisted living, with a focus on comfortable, barrier-free spaces so you don't have to worry about getting around, and there's studio and one-bedroom apartments that have features like open kitchens with wood cabinets and accessible sinks, plus living rooms with lots of natural light, beds, and soft lights for a cozy feel. They let you bring your pets, and they've got common spaces for people to meet, a big and well-lit dining area where three meals are served each day, prepared with care to be both nutritious and tasty, and there's even a private dining room for special times with family or friends.
You'll find community rooms, a theater, game rooms, a hair salon with manicure stations, and a fitness room with equipment made for older adults who want to keep moving, and there are scheduled social activities, outings, games, arts and crafts, as well as devotional choices for folks who want that. Transportation is available for shopping and outside trips, and housekeeping and laundry services are provided so residents can spend more time doing the things they enjoy. Health care support includes help with medicine, blood pressure and weight checks, nurse check-ins, and specific care needs like incontinence or diabetes, as well as non-ambulatory support, all with emergency call buttons in place throughout the building for safety and peace of mind. Residents have access to a general store, library/computer room, TV lounge, individual mailboxes, private activity spaces, and a recreation room, with staff who're known for being helpful and always ready to lend a hand.
Silver Birch of Hammond belongs to a network of communities in Indiana and Arizona, and its support center is in Chicago, but this location's known locally for clear and simple services, barrier-free designs, and a range of care options so folks can keep up with daily life in a place that's clean, modern, and easy to live in, while making new friends or finding a quiet spot to read a book. The community's often described as helpful and friendly, and people mention the homey feel, the good food, and the activities that help everyone connect and stay active. Silver Birch of Hammond has a 4.4 rating from 21 reviews-people seem to appreciate what the staff and the building offer, and how they adjust to meet each resident's needs.
