Showalter Management

Showalter Management is a senior living community at 700 E Showalter Ln in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, offering different types of care for people age 55 and older, covering everything from independent living for active people to those who need full skilled nursing or memory care. The facility's care options include assisted living, provided by staff around the clock who help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and managing medication, and the memory care unit offers support and a safe place for people who have dementia or Alzheimer's, with extra safety features like wander guards to prevent residents from wandering off, and specialized therapies to help with confusion. The place also provides nursing home services, short- and long-term care with 24-hour nursing in facilities like Pleasant Manor Care Center, and long-term care units called Park Place Long Term Care Unit and Van Vorihes Haus, covering things such as rehab, hospice care, mental health support, and diabetes management, where staff help monitor blood sugar and support insulin needs, and staff also help people move between bed and wheelchair if needed. Meals are provided for everyone, with an emphasis on healthy food, including dietary-restricted and kosher options, which saves time and money on meal prep, and the community also focuses on socialization by offering field trips, on-site activities, transportation, devotions, and has a full-time activity director who plans outings and healthy lifestyle programs. Residents can choose between studio, semi-private, one-bedroom or two-bedroom units, and facilities include full tubs, common indoor areas, pet-friendly amenities so cats and dogs are welcome, a beauty salon, Wi-Fi, and parking. There's a range of floral services for residents and events, whether it's sympathy arrangements like wreaths or funeral flowers, or holiday flowers for Grandparents Day or Rosh Hashanah, and wedding bouquets, or flowers for patriotic events, birthdays, and other occasions, which makes the place a bit brighter for both residents and their families. Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is one community under Showalter Management and offers assisted living and memory care too, while the overall network is part of Jaybird Senior Living, which has been working in Mount Pleasant since 2005. They accept several payment options such as private pay, insurance, Social Security, and veteran's benefits, with different pricing levels set for care needs, and fees for things like community, respite, and different room types, including separate costs for higher levels of care or extra residents in the same unit. Healthcare professionals like dentists, podiatrists, and speech therapists visit, keeping services close to home, and the care team helps with everything from ambulatory to diabetic and hospice care. The whole place puts a focus on safety, health, nutrition, companionship, and helping everyone keep as much independence as possible, and there's been recognition for activities, friendly staff, and overall quality of care. Residents and loved ones can expect a community that covers a lot of needs in one location, with support that adjusts as care needs change.