Roses of Love

Roses of Love sits over on 28th Street in Phoenix and offers quite a few care options for seniors and folks who need support, so you've got Alzheimer's care, independent living, assisted living, low-income housing, respite for short stays, continuing care, and even home care if you want to stay where you're comfortable, and they do have a house doctor right on-site which can be good for those who prefer not to travel for every checkup. The staff have special training from the Arizona Alzheimer Association, and the caregiver-to-resident ratio is about 2 caregivers for every 5 residents, which means people get more attention than they might in bigger places, and this can make things calmer for those who need a little extra help, including folks with tough memory problems. The place offers both private and shared rooms, lets you bring a pet, and serves vegetarian meals if that's what you want, plus there are wheelchair accessible showers and both indoor and outdoor areas to relax, even a swimming pool that's open to the residents. There's help with transportation, but you might have to pay a little extra for that, and if you need to see where you're going to stay, tours can be set up to meet staff and get a feel for the place. High-level care is part of what they do-including physical therapy, hospice, non-ambulatory care, and help with incontinence-and they're used to working with medical equipment, so those with bigger needs might find it easier here. There's support applying for veterans benefits, too, which is sometimes a hassle so it helps when someone will give a hand with the paperwork. Roses of Love works to keep things comfortable and homelike, focusing on supporting both mind and body, and offers both long-term and short-term stays for folks who need some time to rest up or need a hand now and then.