La Familia III sits over in Silver Spring, Maryland, and stays pretty small with only 8 residents, keeping things quiet and cozy, and you'll find that the staff really does try hard to keep a family-like feeling going, so people build close friendships and feel right at home. Folks living here can pick between studio apartments, single bedrooms, or semi-private spaces, which come furnished and feature private bathrooms, and there's everything you'd expect for comfort-big TV screens in the rooms, basic internet, and cable so you don't have to fuss with the little things. Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking their medicines, and nurses visit every month while a registered nurse's on call if anything comes up, plus caregivers and trained staff stick around 24/7, so someone's always nearby if help's needed, and there's even an emergency system in every room, with pull cords just in case.
Meals are a big part of the day, with home-cooked food made by experienced chefs and meal planners, served three times a day with snacks in between, and they handle special diets like diabetes or allergies if folks need it. People don't just sit around, since there's a whole list of activities planned every day, such as music therapy, pet visits, creative crafts, board games, and group movie nights, plus regular exercise programs and wellness screenings to keep everyone in shape and feeling healthy, and for folks who like to keep sharp, there's a library room, a computer center, and lots of scheduled social events, both indoors and outside on the patios or garden paths. The community also offers physical and occupational therapy right there on-site, so you don't have to worry about heading out for those, and they help arrange transportation for medical visits, errands, and even religious services if someone wants offsite devotional activities.
La Familia III welcomes both men and women, and they take pride in their open pet policy, so residents can bring a beloved animal with them, making the place more lively, plus the garden, outdoor patios, and walking paths give everyone a bit of fresh air. People get help with laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning, so chores don't pile up, and there are scheduled get-togethers where both residents and their family members can join in, making it feel more homey. For folks who need some extra attention, the place does offer memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other cognitive issues, and memory care areas use special safety features to help reduce confusion and keep people safe. There's also hospice care for those at the end of life, and respite care for short-term stays if a primary caregiver needs a break, so families can have some peace of mind when their loved one's here.
There's always someone to help arrange things like appointments or manage medications, since La Familia III works closely with healthcare providers to make sure residents' needs are covered, and monthly doctor visits come standard along with preventative health checks. Residents can also get grooming done at the hair parlor, relax in the hot tub or sauna, or use the fitness center and health room to stay active, and the building itself is easy to get around with wheelchairs-no trouble about access since there are wheelchair-friendly showers and outside spaces. Parking's available for residents, the grounds get regular upkeep, and everyone's kept secure with a round-the-clock security system. It's a straightforward place meant for older adults who want care, comfort, and companionship, without any fuss or big crowds, and the staff tries to make sure everyone feels included and respected in this tight-knit community.
