Elm Street House sits in a two-story building with only eight beds, so it feels like a small community where people get to know each other, and you can find both private and semi-private rooms along with spacious studios and one-bedroom units, some furnished and some shared, and if you want your own place, they've got independent living options too, while memory care services and assisted living support are available for those who need more help, and you don't have to worry about safety since the whole place is secured all day and night, including the gardens and the walking trails that are part of a pretty landscaped courtyard that's pet-friendly if you've got a companion. The staff can assist with daily things like bathing, dressing, sitting up or moving around, taking medications, and if you ever need memory care or Alzheimer's support, that's available as well, plus you can get regular health checkups from registered nurses, and incontinence care or wellness programs if they're needed. Meals are served three times a day in the dining hall, with snacks from a snack shop in between, and the kitchen staff includes a dietitian who makes sure special diets are handled, even for people with diabetes, and if you need a hand while eating, help's available, which is nice for those who find it tough to manage utensils or plates themselves.
Everyone joins in on daily activities, which range from fitness classes or walking the grounds to gathering in rooms for games, movies in the theater, or arts, crafts, and technology classes to keep minds active, and there's often a party when there's a special occasion, as well as daily entertainment that changes things up a bit. The facility has its own chapel, a beauty and barbershop, massage therapy, a well-stocked library, laundry services, and a wellness center, and you can get help with your medications and health needs around the clock since staff and nurses are there or on call twenty-four hours a day. Residents get their rooms cleaned and linens changed, and, if you want, you can use valet and concierge services or scheduled rides for errands or doctor visits, and there's transportation arranged for appointments, which cuts down on needing to drive or look for rides. For folks who want to stay online or use their phones, every room has WiFi, cable, and telephone service, which is helpful if you want to keep in touch with family or browse the internet, and if something goes wrong with your connection, troubleshooting and support are available, and the property uses Amazon CloudFront for secure content delivery, although sometimes there can be errors or blocked access from certain countries, but usually it's all set up for residents' convenience. If someone needs extra support for a short time, respite care is also available, and if you'd rather stay at home, the Elm Street House team offers home care services too, adapting care to what each resident actually needs, which can change as people's health or preferences change. Communal spaces encourage friendships, with shared lounges, a game room, an arts and crafts studio, and a chapel all open for use, and with structured programs and recreation, there's always something going on to fill the day or keep spirits up. Medication management, custom care plans, continence programs, and emergency response systems are all part of keeping people safe and making it easier for everyone to feel at home, and with pharmacy services and staff on site, residents or their loved ones don't have to worry as much about getting what they need.
