St. Francis Manor

St. Francis Manor sits on a wide 31-acre campus and offers many options for senior living, from independent living homes to assisted living apartments and a skilled nursing and long-term care facility, and there are 146 independent living homes and 20 assisted living apartments, along with 78 beds serving those who need more care, and right now about 60 of those are occupied. The facility lets residents get private home healthcare through outside agencies, and there's help with personal care, medication, and nurses on-site, so folks have choices about how much care they need. The place earns a 4.2 out of 5 stars in its Medicare rating, based on staff reviews, health and safety audits, and quality of care, and it's certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, so it accepts these, as well as insurance and VA benefits for payment.

There are weekly housekeeping services, laundry, and mail delivery, and maintenance is handled, so residents don't need to worry about chores or repairs. Chef-prepared meals are served in several dining areas, including a country club style dining room and a Bistro/Cafe, and there's the option for private dining rooms and monthly community meals, which can be nice for visiting with family or neighbors. The facility is pet friendly for small pets, has scheduled transportation for appointments or outings, and offers 24/7 visiting hours for families.

People find a good number of amenities, such as outdoor gardens and patios, a pond, walking paths, outdoor heated pool, bocce ball courts, pickleball, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, softball, and a putting green, and the campus also has both indoor and outdoor walking tracks, an aerobics and exercise room with a fitness director, movie theater room, game room with pool table, art studio, ceramic studio, sewing room, woodshop, library, auditorium for worship and social events, clubhouse, hydrotherapy pool, wellness center with a personal trainer, barbershop, and store. Apartments come in one- or two-bedroom suites with individual climate control, extended cable, Wi-Fi, private phone options, and emergency call systems, with safety features like handicap fixtures throughout. Residents, whether in apartments or homes, can choose from ground floor plans, including duplexes, single-family, or apartment-style living.

St. Francis Manor supports plenty of social and community activities, including cards, bingo, dominoes, chair volleyball, TV and movie nights, adult classes, creative arts, horticulture programs, group outings, educational programs, guest rooms for visiting family, worship services including Christian programs in the chapel, and lots of community events, which encourages people to stay active and make friends. There's on-site counseling for residents and families, with programs for those needing memory care such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, respite care, hospice, and adult daycare. Nurses staff the long-term care and rehabilitation areas, which provide help after a hospital stay or for ongoing needs, and rehabilitation includes physical, speech, and occupational therapy both inpatient and outpatient, as well as restorative care and stroke support.

People who want to stay active can join fitness classes, use the wellness center, walk the trails, take art or pottery classes, or try games and sports outside. The grounds have both surface and underground parking, and there's security on campus, with emergency call systems and easy access for people in wheelchairs. The facility is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and you can look at the place through a virtual tour if you want a better feel before you visit. The goal at St. Francis Manor is to help residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle with options for social life, care, activities, and wellness all in one community, while offering continuity of care on a Life Plan Community model, so as needs change, support is available.