Oakwood ICF Unit 1 sits at 2441 South Highway 27 in Somerset, Kentucky, and the place really makes a point to help folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The community always has 24-hour care and supervision. The staff knows how to help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, and there's extra nursing available for 12 to 16 hours a day. You get a choice of one-bedroom and studio apartments, and there are spots for folks who want to live together in a shared setting. Rooms come furnished, with private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and all the basics for comfort.
The grounds have walking paths, a garden, and even a greenhouse, and you'll find a wellness center, fitness room, library, game room, and movie theater scattered about. Oakwood ICF Unit 1 allows dogs and cats, which is nice for those who miss having a pet around. There's help for people who have trouble walking around or need help with transfers, along with emergency alert systems in every room in case someone needs help right away, and the staff speaks English fluently. The place offers memory care, help for Parkinson's, incontinence care, and lots of therapies-medical, dental, psychiatric, behavioral health, and rehab-using new treatments like multisensory therapies and wellness tracking.
To keep people busy and growing, Oakwood ICF Unit 1 runs programs for life skills, therapy, and education, aiming to help folks gain independence bit by bit. The recreational and therapy programs focus a lot on daily living skills, social engagement, and personal growth, and the staff focuses on creating a supportive, nurturing setting. The facility runs a bunch of social and educational activities, including music, arts, movie nights, and community events, and folks can even help run activities if they'd like. Staff helps with everything from meals-there's restaurant-style and special diet dining-to laundry, linen, housekeeping, escorted movement around the facility, and regular health monitoring. For people who want to get out a bit, there's scheduled transportation to parks, cafes, and activities in Somerset.
Oakwood ICF Unit 1 has a license with Kentucky as #101090 and holds 24 assisted living units. The facility uses a personalized service plan and individual assessments, with family input taken seriously for each person's care. This community has been operated by New Vista since 2006 and follows a steady routine with safety first. It's large enough to provide strong health services, but the staff makes sure each resident gets attention geared to their own needs and goals. Residents have a chance to build skills, take part in community life, and live as independently as they can in a peaceful, safe setting in Pulaski County.
