Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor sits on three quiet wooded acres near Liberty Reservoir with a long history since 1972 of caring for older adults, and the place has a warm, calming feeling that many folks seem to like, especially those who don't want a lot of noise or bother. The community provides several levels of care all in one place, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite stays, hospice support, rehabilitation to home, and a home care option for those who need help at home. People move into studio, semi-private, or one-bedroom rooms, each with simple furnishings, private or shared bathrooms with walk-in or wheelchair-accessible showers, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, and space for their belongings, and some rooms are more affordable than others depending on size and care needs. Folks eat in a shared dining area with meals made by professionals, and they accommodate allergies and diabetes diets, with all-day dining for convenience.
Nurses are on site, staff provide medication management, help with bathing and dressing, transfers, and personal care, and everyone's checked on round the clock, with a doctor on call and visiting specialists like a dentist, podiatrist, psychiatrist, and therapists for speech, physical, and occupational support. There's an emergency alert system and awake staff 24 hours a day. For those needing a bit of extra help, staff can assist non-ambulatory residents with transferring from bed to wheelchair, and they handle diabetic care including insulin administration and sliding scale therapy. The community has a memory care wing using safety bracelets that sound alarms when a resident wanders off, which seems important for folks with memory issues or behavior challenges, and care for incontinence is supported if the resident can either manage or accept reminders.
Residents can go outside to garden, walk the paths, or sit by the courtyard water garden, and the community lets folks have pets if they follow the rules. Activities run all week-bingo, trivia, crafts, baking, music, play auctions, Bible study, mass, movie nights, and resident-run clubs, with staff always trying to keep the schedule interesting, and there are choices for spiritual support for those who want it. There's a quiet lounge with a big TV, an activity and arts room, therapy and wellness rooms, a beauty salon and barber, and transportation can get people to appointments, though rides may have a fee. Folks also enjoy occasional offsite outings.
Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are part of the service, so the place usually stays clean and organized, and smoking's only allowed in specific outdoor spots. Residents who want to keep their car have parking on site. The community's known for sticking with people as their needs change, so people can age in place, even as care levels increase, without switching to a new building. With a calming atmosphere and caring staff, Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor serves folks looking for dependable support for all kinds of needs, from living mostly on their own to needing more help during recovery, illness, or life changes.
