Garden Terrace at Overland Park is a nursing facility with 163 beds that focuses on caring for seniors who need different kinds of support, whether it's daily help, skilled nursing, or more advanced memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia. The place has eight secured wings, including five that are gender-separated-three are for men and two are for women-which helps residents feel more comfortable and safe, and also has private and semi-private rooms with their own bathrooms, plus telephone and cable TV hookups, and flat-screen TVs to help people feel at home, and you'll find amenities like complimentary wireless internet, a library, a beauty salon and barber shop, and landscaped grounds with outdoor courtyards for getting some fresh air.
Residents can get help with things like dressing, bathing, meals, or managing medications, and there's 24-hour support from nurses and healthcare staff who offer wound care, diabetes management, IV therapy, fall prevention, infection management, and post-surgery care, so you don't have to worry about being alone when you need help. There's a full team providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy, both inpatient and outpatient, working to help people regain strength, mobility, and communication skills, and individualized care plans get set for each resident after evaluation by their therapists and nurses, which means each person's specific needs are considered. For those living with memory issues, the Alzheimer's Center of Excellence offers secure, structured routines and specialized activities, and staff trained to give compassionate support for people with dementia or similar disorders, keeping a close partnership with groups like the Alzheimer's Association and the National Parkinson's Foundation, and taking part in art programs like Memories in the Making.
There are fine dining meals from a professional chef and a certified dietitian oversees meals so residents with special diets get what they need, and for daily comfort, there's housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance, along with nurse oversight for health monitoring, chapel and religious services, and even pet visitors allowed to brighten the days. Activities fill the schedule each day, led by a full-time, certified activities director, with events like exercise sessions, singalongs, rhythm bands, support groups, and chances for people to socialize, make friends, or stay connected through family and resident councils, and there are also patient and family education programs and case management to help plan for each person's future needs. Garden Terrace is a teaching facility that hosts nursing students, and as a nonprofit run by Life Care Centers of America, it runs volunteer programs where folks come in to read, write letters, or take walks with residents, giving everyone a little extra care and company.
Security is a focus, with around-the-clock security and fire safety systems, bedside and bathroom call lights, and wheelchair accessibility throughout. The community also offers structured respite and short-term stays, a community re-entry program for those returning home, social and financial services, flexible visiting hours, and welcoming landscaped courtyards, so families and residents can visit and enjoy time together. The whole place is non-smoking for safety and comfort. Garden Terrace aims to provide a safe, supportive, and homelike place for seniors of all independence levels, from those wanting a little help with daily living to those needing full nursing care or advanced rehabilitation.
