Foundation Park Assisted & Memory Care sits over on Colbert Hills Drive in Manhattan, Kansas, and cares for seniors who need help with daily activities, memory support, or nursing care, and really, the place keeps safety in mind with things like walk-in tubs, medical alert systems, a strong security focus, thermal scans, temperature checks, and even ID theft protection programs that you don't find everywhere. Foundation Park uses a Home Plus model, keeping things more personal and homelike, and no more than twelve residents live in each home, so folks can get more attention and actually know the staff, who, by the way, are licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants that help with medication, wound care, incontinence, and things like dressing, bathing, and toileting. Every private suite's got its own HVAC and top air filtration, and, yes, personal heating and cooling, so each resident stays comfortable, and with that Pinpoint Ionization unit, they're really taking airborne virus risks seriously, going so far as to say it kills over 99% of COVID and flu particles.
Now as for living spaces, rooms are private, with shared common areas meant for socializing, and the building's fully accessible with ramps, wide doors for wheelchairs, and senior safety features, plus there's cable TV and internet in case someone wants to keep up with news or chat with family online, and even pets are allowed. Meals get cooked and served in an open kitchen and dining area, so residents gather and eat together if they like, and there's always a washer and dryer nearby, as well as regular housekeeping and maintenance. For people who enjoy things to do, there are activities rooms, fitness areas, wrap-around porches with views of the Colbert Hills Golf Course and the Flint Hills, plus arts and crafts and plenty of social activities. They also provide occupational therapy, hair care, salon and barbershop service, and even podiatry visits on site.
Foundation Park includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and intermittent skilled nursing, which suits both active seniors and those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and they emphasize those individualized care plans, so everyone gets the help they actually need, rather than being treated the same as everybody else. Companions assist with day-to-day things, whether it's walking, getting dressed, or remembering medications. There's reliable transportation for shopping or appointments, and the Wi-Fi's pretty solid for those who want to stream a show or video call grandkids.
Tech plays a big role, not just in the safety systems like alarms and sprinklers, but also providing guides about internet plans, cell phones, hearing aids, and medical alert reviews like Bay Alarm Medical or ADT Medical Alert, which give residents and families peace of mind on what's available. When it comes to costs, there are guides and resources for long-term care insurance and ways to make care affordable, and they point people to the differences between types of living and payment options, encouraging everyone to ask thorough questions, take tours, understand move-in and waiting list info, and hear from current residents or families.
Foundation Park has a clean reputation, with high ratings: half the reviews are five stars, half are four stars, and the review score sits at 8.0, so families seem pretty happy with how things are run, and the staff gets complimented for being helpful and contacting doctors or pharmacies promptly. It's licensed through the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, so everything has to stay up to code, and with three dedicated buildings-one for each level of care-they keep residents where they belong, without overloading any area.
Overall, the community aims to keep folks safe, supported, and socially connected, with a big effort on comfort, knowing that every resident gets their own space and a say in how their care works. The Family Style Care approach means no one feels lost in the crowd, and Foundation Park stays true to its mission of serving seniors with respect and personal attention.
