Carriage Court of Washington Court House sits at 500 Glenn Avenue in Washington Court House, Ohio, and offers both assisted living and memory care services, and the place feels more like someone's home than a facility, with private, pet-friendly apartments that residents can decorate with their own favorite things, including ground floor options and units with kitchenettes, large closets, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, which makes it easier to settle in comfortably, and there's a sense of community that comes from people gathering in the living room near the fireplace, or sitting out on the front porch's rocking chairs surrounded by potted plants and hanging ferns, or meeting up in the library, TV lounge, activity room, or exercise room, and there's even a dining room and private dining area where residents eat three daily meals together, with snacks available and menus that take diet needs into account.
The staff at Carriage Court includes certified caregivers, nurses, and a doctor on call, and help is always available day and night, with assistance for things like medication, personal care, moving around, incontinence support, and blood sugar checks, including insulin injections, though they don't do sliding scale therapy, and the team knows how to care for people with dementia or behavioral concerns, since many of the staff have had specific dementia training and ongoing support education, which is important for the folks who live in the secured memory care area, because that section is built purposely for people with memory issues, Alzheimer's, or dementia, and has technology like bracelets with alarms to help keep residents safe if they try to leave, and care in memory care focuses on what people can still do, including wellness programs and a special "A Knew Day" approach that stands out because it puts love and personhood at the center.
Every day there's something to do, whether it's participating in structured group events, art programs, exercise classes, lifelong learning clubs, or outings, and social, educational, or mentally engaging activities keep people involved and thriving, and residents can also relax in the Serenity area designed for positive sensory experiences, or spend time in the enclosed courtyard, gardens, or on walking paths with their pets, since cats, dogs, and pet birds are welcome, and anyone who needs a beauty service can visit the onsite beautician.
Transportation to appointments is offered, and residents can park their cars if they wish, while meals, laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance are all handled routinely to make things easier, and the building is wheelchair accessible with special showers, mechanical lifts for transfers, and support for folks who need help moving, even if it takes more than one team member, and respite stays, rehabilitation, and hospice care are also available for those who need short-term or end-of-life support, and for people who want to stay as their care needs grow, Carriage Court allows residents to age in place with changing services, and they can apply for Medicaid Waiver after an initial private pay period, making it possible for many to remain in the same community.
Residents and families tend to describe the staff as caring and like family, and national groups have noticed the quality too, since Carriage Court got high marks from J.D. Power in 2020 for satisfaction in assisted living and memory care, and the community makes a point to encourage dignity, independence, and involvement from everyone, welcoming family visits and personal touches, and offering a broad range of activities, religious services offsite, and health monitoring to help residents live as fully as possible in a warm and supportive setting.
