Eastwood is a senior living community located at 5398 E State Road 56, Salem, IN, 47167, and it has a range of care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, and physical rehab, all in one place, so people don't need to move as their health changes and they can stay right where they are, which makes things easier for families too, and the building is made for aging in place, meaning residents can get more help if they ever start to need it. The staff have nurses on site, can help with things like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management, and there's special support for people with diabetes, memory loss, or those who need help with daily living. The caregivers here know how to recognize when someone's confused or showing signs of wandering, and high tech wander guards help keep those prone to leaving the building safe, and there's 24-hour memory care support for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, so they can live in a safe environment designed to help them have less confusion and keep them from wandering off. Eastwood offers regular visits from health specialists like podiatrists and dentists, and physical and speech therapists come in to help people recover or maintain their mobility and communication, while wound care and diabetic care are also available along with help handling injections and incontinence. People can choose short-term respite stays or stay long term, and there's in-home care and residential care homes supporting a small number of people, depending on what's needed, and Eastwood accepts both people who are fully independent and those who need skilled nursing care and personal care.
The staff can set up transportation for an extra fee, and there's parking on site for residents who still drive. Meals are provided, with nutritious, chef-prepared dishes that change with the season, and for people who want to cook themselves, senior apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, wall-to-wall carpeting, lots of storage, and safety features like emergency call signals in bathrooms and bedrooms. The building has full bathtubs for those who need help bathing, and there's scheduled housekeeping and laundry included in personalized care plans so daily chores are taken care of. The grounds are secure for people who might wander due to memory problems, and the staff can handle aggressive behaviors and help with managing different medical needs. People can take part in a lot of activities like tai chi, yoga, sing-a-longs, cooking groups, painting lessons, trips to local downtowns, and other social events, along with devotional gatherings and musical entertainment, so there's always something to do, whether in the common areas or on trips out. Eastwood has a star rating of 4.0 on SeniorAdvisor.com, and while prices are published, they aren't listed here. Staff members can speak foreign languages like French, and the facility offers both supportive and skilled nursing care in a calm setting with memory-enhancing activities and a social environment for those who want to stay active and connected as they age.
