Touchmark on West Century sits on West Century Ave in Bismarck, and it's a retirement community where folks can choose between independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, so there's something for those who just want help with daily life or who need skilled care for memory support, and you know, they even have different types of rooms, from studio apartments all the way up to three-bedroom condos and single-family homes with private patios, fireplaces, and big garages, so people can find the right fit for their needs, and every place comes with large bathrooms and some nice touches like walk-in closets, shared great rooms, and plenty of windows for natural light, so it does feel like home in a lot of ways. Pets are welcome, which always makes things livelier, and there's a Health & Fitness Club with an indoor pool, classes, and personal training, which is good because staying active matters at any age, and if you need help every day with things like bathing, dressing, or getting your meals, the staff is there 24/7, with licensed nurses around and regular checks to make sure everyone gets the right care, and they're always looking at the care plans and trying to keep folks healthy and safe.
You get chef-prepared meals served three times a day in the dining room, and there are snacks and special diet options as needed, and for getting around town or going to events, scheduled transportation makes it easy, and they've put in a little convenience store for everyday needs. The grounds are landscaped with outdoor patios for fresh air, and along with the library, lounges, theater, chapel, and activity rooms, there's usually something happening, whether that's music, storytelling, indoor gardening, art with essential oils, or group outings, because keeping the mind and body busy helps people feel their best, and Touchmark on West Century adds things like a Life Enrichment/Wellness calendar based on those 7+1 Dimensions of Wellness, so every day can be a little different. The community includes 51 basic care beds and 75 assisted living beds, but there are no official nursing facility beds, though they do offer skilled nursing, memory care, and therapy services-physical, occupational, speech, or even respiratory-along with spiritual and social support and pain management.
They have special areas for memory support, so folks who need more attention can get it, and the way assisted living's set up, there are smaller neighborhoods where people know each other and the staff, helping make it feel close-knit, and every apartment includes things like emergency call systems with pendant options, adjustable thermostats, and basic cable, water, sewer, and garbage covered. Housekeeping, laundry, daily trash, and bed making are all handled, to keep things easy, and there's a salon and barbershop on site so grooming and self-care are simple, which means nobody has to worry about a thing if they don't want to, and with activities, outings, special interest groups, a library for readers or listeners, and even a bar for refreshments, there are always ways to stay connected. Touchmark on West Century holds a customer review score of about 4.3 out of 17 reviews, offering plenty for folks who want an active retirement with help on hand and community everywhere you look, and while they strive to accommodate different needs, it's set up to help people stay as independent as possible for as long as they like.
