Divine Nest of Perry

Divine Nest of Perry, which used to be called Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living, sits in a quiet area and tries to feel like home for folks 55 and older who want some comfort and help but also value their independence, so you'll see everything on one level with tile floors for wheelchairs and walkers, and rooms that are either studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, or semi-private if someone wants to share, and there's a big front porch and a back patio, plus garden spaces for fresh air and sunshine. They offer assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite, and even hospice care, and some folks have meals made for them each day so they don't have to bother with cooking, which can be nice, plus the food is made by chefs who plan meals to have a good balance of vitamins and taste, and there's cable TV, wifi, telephones, and kitchenettes in the rooms, along with regular housekeeping and linen services. Divine Nest has a hands-on family ownership and seems to make a point to support both residents and their families with family partnership programs and support groups, and you'll see daily activities as well as offsite devotional services, and a beauty salon for those wanting a haircut or some pampering, and they've got a strong focus on helping new residents age in place so they don't have to keep moving as their needs change.

Staff is around and awake 24 hours, helping with bathing, dressing, mobility and transfers-including assisted transfers for folks who can't walk on their own-and there's a call system for emergencies, plus monitoring for blood sugar though they can't give insulin shots. People with mild cognitive loss or those with dementia and Alzheimer's can use memory care services, where there's secured areas and bracelets with alarms to help prevent wandering, and activities that try to help memory, so there's a lot of effort made to support each person's safety and health, whether someone just needs a little help or heavier around-the-clock care like help with bowel or bladder incontinence. Doctors' appointments and other rides can be arranged, and there's on-site social events, indoor spaces for gathering and chatting, and plenty of chances for physical, mental, and emotional engagement, including memory care programs made for folks with dementia.

Divine Nest of Perry takes private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, and private insurance, and tries to tailor services depending on if someone needs light, medium, or heavy care, so someone wanting just a bit of independence with a safety net can have that, or someone needing close watch and memory support can find what works for them, and the staff and layout let someone stay if needs change, so aging is less disruptive. This place's always been about nurturing and a sense of community, and now, under new ownership, tries to keep that feeling going while offering the comforts and help older adults might want as they age.