The Haven in Kennett, Missouri is an assisted living community that's licensed for 64 beds and has a range of care services for older adults, and it's part of Crosstree Healthcare, LLC, doing business as The Haven, and the community supports folks with assisted living, memory care, independent living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement needs, and they go ahead and call their private houses Adult Care Homes, Adult Foster Homes, Personal Care Homes, or Assisted Living Homes, depending on what the state says, and some have space for up to 10 people, giving things a home-like setting for those who like it quieter. The facility's been running for over 8 years and has a lab under the direction of Tracy Cole, offering moderate and high complexity testing, plus some specialty services like new labs, custom exports, and registry labs, and while some of that lab stuff matters more to care staff than residents, it may matter to families who want assurance about health monitoring.
The Haven's rooms come furnished with things seniors really use-private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, internet, and air conditioning, so folks stay comfortable, and they have a dining room where people can sit and get served restaurant-style meals all day, even if they've special diets because of allergies, diabetes, or high blood pressure, and there's a professional chef on staff making sure meals fit those needs. There's help with bathing, dressing, changing, medication, transferring, and most daily tasks, backed by 12-16 hour nursing care and an all-day call system, with supervision always there, and they take pride in handling medications neatly and watch over residents to help prevent accidents.
There are emergency alert systems in place, plus regular housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, which makes day-to-day life easier for those who need some extra help, and families can get help from the facility's support services if they need guidance with a loved one's care plan. Folks who can't always get out can have the mobile hairdresser come to them or use the on-site barber or salon. There's a library, arts room, craft room, fitness space, steam or wellness area, game room, spa, and recreation rooms for when someone wants to stay busy, and if people want fresh air, there's walking paths, gardens, yard spaces, and outdoor common areas where they can sit and talk or read.
The Haven hosts planned activities such as movie night, community-sponsored events, music sessions, art workshops, board games, animal therapy, exercise classes, music therapy, and resident-run clubs so people who like to keep busy can do so, and there's daily and weekly calendars so residents know what's happening. If someone needs to go to the doctor, church, or shopping, then the community provides transportation, and for people who want to keep social, they can join community night events, group outings, or just enjoy casual chats in the activity or recreation rooms. It's a place that focuses on care, comfort, and companionship, aiming to treat everyone kindly and safely, with a 24-hour call system keeping residents as secure as possible, and even though Medicare usually won't pay for care here unless there's a separate certification, they've got different pay and care options for people to look into.
Families who choose The Haven can expect help with move-in coordination, plus support for long-term residential care or short stays like respite care, so a resident who needs temporary help or hospice can be looked after. Instead of promising perfection, the facility aims to give seniors and families peace of mind with its sensible mix of safety, services, and daily life activities, and while not everything's fancy, and nothing's showy, The Haven tries to give residents a good balance of independence and hands-on help, in a relaxed, welcoming setting where every little thing is handled with care and understanding.
