Heritage House Buckley Assisted Living & Memory Care

Heritage House Buckley Assisted Living & Memory Care has served as the "Best Senior Living Community on the Plateau" recognized by Courier Herald readers since 2012, and folks say it's because the place feels comfortable and homelike while focusing on care that fits each resident's needs, whether someone needs Assisted Living or Memory Care services. The community wraps around a peaceful landscaped courtyard, and for the residents living with memory loss, the Memory Care neighborhood was built just for those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, with a special secure courtyard for fresh air, outdoor seating, dining space, and a gazebo, while the Assisted Living area's courtyard offers a water fountain and gardening spots. The facility has common spaces such as a dining room, fitness room, gaming room, library, wellness center, computer room, and calming community areas with fireplaces and TVs, plus a swimming pool and hot tub for relaxing when it's nice out. Apartments are wired for phone and cable service, have their own bathrooms, wheelchair accessible showers, and are available fully furnished with weekly housekeeping and linen service, plus kitchenettes. Folks get three dietician-approved meals a day in a dining room with plenty of natural light, with help for special diets and alternative menu choices, and snacks are always out. Residents can join lots of daily activities, social groups, resident-led clubs, and events-both in the building and out in the community-and there's a licensed nurse and staff on hand, with nursing hours every day and a 24-hour emergency call system, so help is always close by. They do a lot to support people living with memory issues through individualized care plans, memory care programs focused on keeping minds active, and visits from the greater community or families. Healthcare staff help with bathing, dressing, medicines, transfers, diabetes needs, and other personal care, and there's support for mental wellness too, with respite short-term stays and hospice if needed. The place is safe, with fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, electronic security, and each apartment has an emergency call device. There's community transportation for rides to appointments and errands, plus parking on-site, and the property's on a bus line for convenience. They offer incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, help with medications and diabetic care, service on outings, and weekly housekeeping. Community features like a salon with a licensed beautician, open dining spaces, devotional services, life enrichment programs, and easy access to both indoor and outdoor gathering spots give residents ways to feel welcome and meet others. Heritage House Buckley Assisted Living & Memory Care aims to help folks stay as independent as possible while getting care that fits them, offering a safe, social, and supportive environment for seniors, whether someone just needs a little help or more specialized support for memory impairments.