Lavender Fields Assisted Living sits about six miles outside Elkins, West Virginia, and provides a small, home-like feel, with only 16 beds and 10 assisted living units, so residents get to know each other and staff pretty well, and the founder, Jewels Rose, built the place around a holistic approach that tries to help body and mind equally, which helps people feel more at home. The studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units give folks different options, sometimes with walk-in showers, washers, dryers, and plenty of closet space, and some rooms are shared and others private, but whatever the choice, each space has its safety features like ADA-compliant bathrooms and keypad entry to help keep residents secure. The building isn't too big, so the staff, including licensed nurses and a physician, check on residents around the clock, and there's always someone on-call, making sure everyone gets help when needed, whether that's with bathing, dressing, moving around, or getting meals, and if someone needs special help, like Parkinson's care or spoon feeding, the team can do that.
The Jewel CARE Model shapes how the staff gives care, emphasizing compassion and physical and emotional connection, especially when dealing with memory care and dementia, and staff go through special training to show patience and understanding with those who get confused or upset, while routine health checks-vital signs, weight, and monthly assessments-keep tabs on everybody's health, and the Signature Dementia Care Program is there for those who need more cognitive support, plus there's end-of-life care to provide dignity and comfort. Lavender Fields lets families come visit during long, flexible hours and tries to create a welcoming environment with communal areas like a sunroom facing the river, a spacious dining hall, a theatre room, and arts and crafts studio, plus there are gardens, porches, walking paths, and outdoor spaces for those who like fresh air or bringing their pets.
Cooking happens in the community kitchen or during chef-prepared meals in the dining hall; there's housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning services, and transportation-both shared and private-for trips into town or doctor visits, since not everyone drives anymore. If anyone has health needs like medication assistance, diabetes management, incontinence care, or special diets, the staff is trained to help, and the on-site pharmacy makes sure people get their prescriptions without much fuss. For those needing therapy, massage, or rehabilitation, there's a therapy area, fitness classes, and even an exercise room. Social and educational activities, movie nights, games, reading rooms, and computer centers keep minds sharp and help residents stay busy and engaged, which is especially important for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's who need structure and gentle guidance during the day. Community amenities include a games room, private dining if family visits, a sunroom, furnished rooms, telephone in each room for staying in touch, emergency alert system, parking, and laundry facilities, all in a pet-friendly environment, and there's even a place to do arts and crafts or garden.
Lavender Fields Assisted Living's smaller size lets staff pay attention to each person, making tailored plans for care, whether someone wants a little help to stay independent or needs full memory care support, and the atmosphere is family-like, where everyone is treated with respect, people look out for one another, and staff work with families to make the last stage of life as comfortable and meaningful as possible. The medium-sized community keeps a steady pace, avoids rushing, and gets to know the routines and preferences of everyone who lives there, which is important when memory loss or physical struggles make life harder, so the biggest thing folks notice is the effort to balance safety, comfort, care, and connection in a way that supports both independence and dignity.
