Gaither Suites sits in West Park Village near the mall area and is part of Gaither Suites at West Park, LLC, with Jennifer Gish as the executive director, and the community is state licensed with personal care suites and certified assisted living suites for adults 62 and over, some of which are accessible for people who need it, and pets are welcome in certain circumstances. The place offers both fixed rents for apartments and rents based on income, usually about 30%, supporting seniors with affordable housing through Section 8 (202) options, and everyone must meet requirements like income limits and provide documents such as a driver's license, social security card, proof of income, and others, including passing background and credit checks. Gaither Suites welcomes people looking for help with daily living, with staff available around the clock for supervision and emergencies, and amenities that include help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management as well as housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, so residents don't have to worry about chores.
The community sits on one level, so moving around's easier, and residents find a cozy place to gather with areas like a fireplace, sunroom, a well-stocked library, beauty shop, music room, courtyard, and gardens, with walking paths outside, and even a music group run by people living there. Gaither Suites features private apartments-studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and semi-private rooms-with full private baths and kitchenettes to support independence, and no one needs to handle home maintenance. The dining program serves meals made by professional chefs using local ingredients, with options for people who have allergies or diabetes, and guests may join meal times. Residents enjoy room service, scheduled movie nights, arts and crafts, gardening, painting, social hours, and offsite trips, plus transportation comes free so folks can get to parks, appointments, or local attractions easily, and all residents and guests get access to parking.
This community focuses on keeping life social and lively with programs like the HEARTS© welcome for new arrivals, who receive personal introductions and ongoing support, and every day brings new activities-games, groups, learning opportunities, and even support groups and public events for everyone. There are furnished rooms for those who want them, emergency alert systems, fire alarms and smoke detectors for safety, and mail comes right to the site. Trained staff assist with health care needs, including medication management, emergency response, and coordination with outside heath providers, along with on-site skilled nursing and wellness programs, and respite care if caregivers need a break. Smoking isn't allowed indoors, and the setup is meant to feel safe, homey, and supportive of every resident's dignity and independence.
