Village Care Center in Erlanger, KY is a faith-based, non-profit senior community that has independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and long-term skilled nursing. People can get support with medication, daily care, and specialized attention for Alzheimer's or dementia, and the staff uses a "Best Friend's Environment" method for memory care. The place gives every resident a personal care plan, and there's 24/7 care with registered nurses on site, plus hospice care if needed. Meals are provided at set times, Wi-Fi and cable TV are available in the rooms, and rehab therapy like physical, occupational, and speech therapy is on campus with a gym for outpatient rehab, and folks staying for short-term rehab can use a phone.
There's a barber and beauty shop with an experienced beautician, and a spa on site along with activities for life enrichment, gardening, and outings or day trips. The building's secure, with doors locked at 10 p.m. and unlocked at 6 a.m., and there's no smoking anywhere on campus. Visitors can bring dogs if they have vaccination records, and families are welcome to eat with their loved ones for a small fee with a call ahead. The Village Care Center has semi-private and private rooms, and the apartments for adults 55+ come in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, including Timber Woods for seniors and Munro House for folks who qualify for income-based housing. There are flexible meal plans, housekeeping, and transportation services, plus emergency response systems. The team works closely with doctors and pays attention to each person's treatment and support. Folks can fund their stay through options like private health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, or private funds. Staff strive to make a caring home where everyone keeps as much independence as possible, and the unique "Bucket List" program offers a way for residents to work on personal hopes or dreams during their stay.