The Haven in Highland Creek in Charlotte, NC, sits at 5920 McChesney Dr. and mainly helps people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, including early, middle, and late stages, and it's also got assisted living for seniors who need help with daily living. The community works with groups like the Alzheimer's Association and the Arthritis Foundation and uses a Montessori-based "Bridge to Rediscovery" program that tries to help residents stay active and as independent as they can, giving them ways to feel useful, especially with tools and memory-evoking items in places like the Fix-It Shop area, and there's a special focus on safe memory care with things like bracelets that keep folks from wandering off and a secured, purpose-built building just for memory care, so families can worry less about safety.
Apartments and other living options are varied, with studio, semi-private, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, companion, and private suites-some even have kitchenettes or full kitchens if people want to make a snack themselves, and there's cable TV, washers, dryers, and included internet. Inside, it looks pleasant with soft lighting, fireplaces, comfy chairs, and spots to sit around coffee tables, and some rooms even have bistro-style dining with French posters and checkered tile floors, plus private bedrooms feel simple and restful with single beds and gentle lighting. Communal spaces include community rooms, a library, activity areas, and a computer spot for email or reading, and if folks feel like being outside, there's a gazebo, manicured gardens, walking trails, a pond, nearby parks, and even a dog park and championship golf course for a change of scenery. Parking's available, with covered spots, and the grounds have safety features, handicap accessibility, and sprinkler systems.
People here have access to assisted living services, with personal care assistants on hand for bathing, dressing, grooming, wheelchair or walking help, plus nurses are there 24/7 and there's a doctor on call, so medical oversight is always close by. Care gets adjusted as needs change, and transfers are managed whether it's one-person, two-person, standby, or with a lift, helping residents stay put even as things get tougher. Folks who need it get help with medication management-like diabetic care, blood sugar checks, and even insulin-alongside health monitoring, wound care, podiatry, psychiatry, dentistry, and even hospice, and there are on-site X-ray and lab services. Therapies include physical, occupational, speech, and outpatient rehab through the Ageility clinic.
To keep life social and active, the place schedules arts and crafts, cultural trips, clubs, volunteer chances, happy hours, movie nights, exercise classes, religious services, support groups, and game nights, plus there's a community fitness center, an activity studio, an indoor heated pool, and an outdoor pool, as well as a salon and barber for grooming, a library for quiet time, and free wifi. The dining room serves up restaurant-style meals three times a day if you want, with choices to fit preferences and diets; there's even a MyChoice Dining Program and a private room for family gatherings. Transportation gets provided for appointments or outings, pet therapy is available for those missing their animals, and folks can bring their pets since it's pet friendly.
The Haven has extra touches, like housekeeping, laundry, linen service, dry cleaning, and routine maintenance taken care of, so day-to-day life feels easier. Residents can join support groups, and families can get info, resources, and involvement through care planning, educational events, or special gatherings in a community room dedicated to these efforts, and there's a focus on promoting dignity and keeping folks as independent as possible. Room prices average about $5,645 for a studio and $4,835 for a semi-private spot, and the place takes long-term care insurance, which helps some families manage the cost. The whole environment tries to balance comfort and safety-there's a gated perimeter and secured property, staff stick around at all hours, medication is monitored, and people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, even if they've got challenging behaviors or mobility needs, can get the specialized support they need. The location's close to local attractions, parks, cultural venues, and the wider Highland Creek community, which adds something nice for residents and visiting families alike.
