Chisholm Place sits in a pretty Wichita, Kansas, neighborhood with lakes, waterfalls, and wide, flat paths so you can get outside safely, because the building's only one story, which means you won't need to worry about stairs or elevators much, and the garden areas are fenced and secure, adding some peace of mind for folks who enjoy being outdoors. The community offers memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia as well as assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and continuing care, so you don't have to move out just because your needs change-there are 66 licensed residential health care beds to help with more complex care. Chisholm Place uses secured doors and technology like bracelets and alarms to help keep people from wandering, and staff get alerts if anybody tries to leave or go somewhere unsafe, meaning those who tend to wander or act out physically can usually stay here, and they've also got experience handling difficult or aggressive behaviors.
This place employs a full team of memory care professionals, including a nurse practitioner as the on-site medical director, registered and licensed practical nurses onsite 24/7, a nutritionist or dietician, as well as medication care managers and technicians, so folks get help with medications, diabetes management (though they don't give insulin shots), personal care, mobility, incontinence, behavioral symptoms, and most daily needs with either reminders or hands-on help as needed-for example, two-person lifts or mechanical lifts if somebody needs them. There are private and companion suites, plus indoor and outdoor areas to relax or join in activities, from arts and crafts, cooking classes, and gardening, to brain fitness, karaoke, trivia, and trips. There's always a full-time activity director planning events and the programs include options meant to help people with memory challenges stay social and involved, like intergenerational events, pet programs, and special dementia-oriented activities, so most residents find something to enjoy.
Meals come served in a restaurant-style setting, with choices for special diets-vegetarian, gluten-free, low sodium, low sugar-and you can get hospice or respite care if needed. Wheelchair-accessible showers, housekeeping, transportation (both free and paid ride options), onsite beautician services, devotional services, and pet-friendly policies (for cats and dogs) round out their services. Chisholm Place also brings in visiting medical professionals such as nurses, podiatrists, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists so residents can receive that care without always needing to leave the building. The staff focus on knowing the people who live there, treating everyone with respect, and helping families get info about Alzheimer's, the stages of dementia, and getting started with memory care, because they keep up a memory care webpage full of resources, FAQs, and advice for families. Chisholm Place is purpose-built for memory care, with safety measures, programs for different care needs, and a team used to adjusting as people's needs increase, so most residents can stay in one place as they age, even if they need more help than before.
