Winchester House #1

Winchester House #1 sits at 1744 Meadowbrook Terrace in Hendersonville, NC, and stands out since it offers both assisted living and memory care under the same roof, and they also run specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care programs, and the memory care side can take up to 30 folks in dementia units with areas set up to stop wandering and avoid confusion. The staff have proper training for dementia and Alzheimer's care, and they also help with things like bathing, dressing, getting to the bathroom, and making sure medicine gets taken, plus there's dining support for people who need some help during meals. There's a homey feel where friends can be made, and it's pet friendly, both cats and dogs are allowed, and families can come for longer visits. Security is tight with keyless keypad entry and 24/7 staff on site, and there are emergency pendant systems in the rooms, plus Wi-Fi, washers and dryers, kitchenettes, and patios in each apartment, which can be a studio or a single bedroom depending on what someone wants. They include many services-transportation for doctor appointments, outings, interior and exterior maintenance, and most utilities except the phone. Wellness gets attention here, with fitness equipment, a daily physical activity program, a therapy area with things like speech and occupational therapy, a beauty salon and barbershop on site, and high definition TVs in rooms, along with a computer center and communal kitchen. Folks who live here stay busy with activities both inside and outside, with regular trips and family gatherings, and activities planned by a full-time director. The whole place is set up to let people age in place, so if someone starts with assisted living but needs more memory help over time, they can stay in the same community. Winchester House #1 also helps people with Parkinson's, diabetic care, urinary incontinence (helping folks who need it), and non-ambulatory care. Apartments come in several layouts, and since there are other facilities in town with names like Country Meadow Rest Home, Cherry Springs Village, Carolina Village, Carillon Assisted Living Of Hendersonville, Cardinal Care Center-Hendersonville, Brookdale Heritage Circle, and Blue Ridge Retirement, the "#1" in Winchester House #1 makes sure folks know which one they're talking about. There's a therapy section, concierge service, scheduled services for dementia patients, and special activity programs for Alzheimer's and dementia, so care is pretty personalized. The whole setup means residents get help and attention, but also comfort, privacy, and a way to keep a regular life, making it a stable choice for seniors who need various levels of support as they get older.