Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Crestview sits in Wichita, Kansas, providing care for older adults in a comfortable, home-like setting with 43 beds, and sure seems like the sort of place where a person can find a bit of peace along with good company. The community offers different types of living options, like independent living for those who want to stay active but enjoy the comforts of having help nearby, along with assisted living for folks who need a hand with things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and getting to appointments. There's also a secure memory care section built for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, where staff have extra training to help residents keep their dignity and stay safe, with specialized daily activities like cognitive exercises to help memory and keep the mind going as well as possible.
Residents can pick from private apartments with floor plans made for assisted living or memory care, and each room feels like a little home, with options to bring in personal furniture, pictures, and keepsakes, and some places have kitchens, washers and dryers, and cable TV for comfort. All units have individually controlled heating and air, private bathrooms with step-in showers and safety bars, and emergency call systems, making safety and comfort go together as much as possible. Meals get cooked by a chef and served either in a restaurant-style dining room or in the resident's own room if they'd rather, and the kitchen staff makes sure to follow special diets like diabetic-friendly or other restrictions. Residents can get guest meals for visitors and there's always fresh coffee to be found.
Folks living at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Crestview can join in on lots of social gatherings and activities, such as games, movie nights in the theater room, gardening club meetings, arts and crafts, live performances, or just sitting out on the patio or walking the safe grounds with pets, which are welcome in the community. They've also got a fitness center and wellness programs, a library, and a billiards room, along with salon and barber services on site, so it's not hard to find a way to pass the time. The staff help with housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and all the things that can take the worry out of daily living, with care staff present 24 hours a day and a nurse on staff part-time, so help is always nearby.
Residents pay one all-inclusive fee that covers rent, meals, care, and most services, with payment options including insurance, Medicaid, checks, and credit cards. The grounds are well-kept, with walking paths and outdoor spaces to relax in or tend to flowers, and the whole community tries to stay smoke free indoors. There's scheduled transportation for errands, shopping, or medical appointments, and people who enjoy spiritual activities can attend devotional and religious services on-site. People who live here are encouraged to keep as independent as they wish, with support ready for when they need it, and care plans are always tailored to each person after a careful assessment. The staff-part of the Midwest Health Family of Communities-aim to treat residents with respect, compassion, and a sense of belonging, which you can feel just by taking a walk through the building.
