Walnut Street

Walnut Street is a senior living community that's been around for a long time, the building itself was built in 1918 with frame construction and brick exterior walls, sitting on a 0.36-acre lot with one story and about 8,896 square feet of space, offering seven beds for residents which makes it a pretty small and close-knit place where folks tend to get to know each other, and there's always 24-hour supervision by healthcare staff. The community offers a mix of services for seniors such as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, home health care that's Medicare-certified, non-medical home care for daily help, long-term skilled nursing, respite care for short-term stays, and adult day services, and staff help with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, diabetes diet, meal preparation with special dietary restrictions, and housekeeping plus linen service to keep things tidy and comfortable. There's move-in coordination to help new folks settle in and transportation arrangements for getting to doctor appointments or errands, and the building itself has shared spaces like a dining room where everyone can eat together, fully furnished apartments that offer comfort and privacy, cable or satellite TV, telephone service, and Wi-Fi to help people stay connected, along with gardens and outdoor spaces for fresh air, and scheduled daily activities that give folks things to do and chances to socialize. Folks can get support for mental health through the Community Housing (BH) program, which focuses on adults with mental illness who need lots of help, and there are dual diagnosis services for people dealing with mental illness as well as problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, or addiction-things like medication assistance including Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Acamprosate, so people can get help with alcohol or other substances. Walnut Street accepts many types of insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and a lot more, making it easier for people to access care. Specialty programs serve veterans, LGBTQ+ folks, men and women in rehab, teens, professionals, families, and people with chronic pain; therapy options include individual and group sessions, family therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, equine therapy, and relapse prevention, along with different levels of care from detox and inpatient to outpatient, aftercare, sober living, and even online rehab. Walnut Street also offers things like rental subsidies and skills development, and the property includes coin laundry and parking, and the community brings in a range of services, including central public schools nearby and neighborhood information like transit and climate risk assessments. With a three-year CARF accreditation, Walnut Street follows recognized standards in mental health and senior care, and the facility also provides support for successful community living, which includes things like peer support, sober living homes, and programs for both men and women that sometimes focus on issues like fatherhood and motherhood. Meal service is provided with special options for diabetes and other needs, and the community promotes a home-like and supportive setting with staff around to offer medication help or just a bit of assistance with day-to-day living, and there's a garden to sit in or socialize outside, so residents can enjoy a fuller life with support for aging, health, or recovery, depending on their needs.