Village Heights sits at 212 W. 12th St., in London, KY, and belongs to Laurel Senior Living Communities, serving seniors since 1966, so the place has a long history with geriatric care, and they run things as a nonprofit. The campus offers different care types, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing home services, so whether someone's pretty independent or needs round-the-clock help, there are different options for people's needs. They're a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means people can stay on the same campus as care needs grow, and folks who need help with meals, bathing, dressing, or everyday things can get support from staff around the clock. They've got Medication Aides to help with meds, RNs and LPNs for medical needs, and all staff work 24/7 with night shift differentials, and they're always on the lookout for Certified Nurse Aides, Cooks, and Resident Associates.
Village Heights accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay, which can help make things easier for families. The buildings are accessible for people who use wheelchairs or need handicap support, and apartments come in lots of sizes-efficiency, one, and two bedroom units-with kitchenettes, private bathrooms that are handicap accessible, bedroom, and living room areas, so it's easier to feel at home and keep some independence. They do not allow pets. There is a 24-hour call system and emergency alert system in every apartment, plus smoke detectors, sprinklers, and fire protection systems.
The services cover a lot-people can get help with medicine, bathing, dressing, or transfers, and folks with diabetes, incontinence, or non-ambulatory needs can get special care too. They run memory care programs for residents with dementia or memory issues, and there are both short and long-term nursing options, depending on what's needed. Village Heights has meal services with restaurant-style dining all day, and the kitchen can make meals for allergies or diabetes. There's weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, and the staff can help schedule transportation for appointments or outings, so it's easier to get around.
Social life stays busy, with activities sponsored by the community as well as resident-led events, recreational areas, walking paths, and a garden for folks who like the outdoors. There are spaces like a library with a fireplace, an arts room, and a wellness/exercise room if people like reading, crafts, or fitness. For quiet time, private and lockable mailboxes and comfortable indoor common areas let people gather with neighbors or stay to themselves if that's what they want. The dedicated campus pharmacy can help keep meds sorted and ready.
Village Heights offers spiritual programs, movie nights, and structured social, educational, and entertainment activities, so there's something for different interests and needs. Housekeeping and move-in help are parts of what's there too, and people can get scheduled transportation for shopping or doctor visits. The team has won awards for quality care, so there's some recognition, but mostly the idea is to serve each person with compassion and professionalism, and to make sure folks can live as independently and safely as possible for as long as they can.
