Capitol Lakes Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Capitol Lakes Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation sits right in a bigger life plan community, so folks can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care all in one place, and you don't need to already live there to get started in one area or another, which isn't something you see everywhere. The skilled nursing and rehab part provides 24-hour staff support with nurses and caregivers always on duty, and they help with things like medication, bathing, getting dressed, and daily activities if you need it, and for high needs like diabetic care, wound care, IV therapy, and incontinence help, there's specialized staff and therapists for that. The place brings in visiting behavioral health folks and has a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist creating daily activities, art shows, fitness classes, games, and music programs for people to enjoy together, with a big focus on wellness through fitness programs, yoga, and swimming in the Aquatic and Wellness Center, which has multiple pools and space for therapy and exercise, which some people really like if staying active matters to them. Rooms come furnished, and little things like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, cable TV, phones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi are already there, so you can settle in easy, and a housekeeping and laundry service is part of the deal, so you or your family don't have to worry about that. There are two on-campus restaurants where chefs prepare meals that fit special diets, like for diabetes or allergies, and they offer vegetarian and kosher choices when needed, and the dining works all day, so folks can eat when they want and the setting feels like a regular restaurant, not a cafeteria. Outside, people walk in the gardens and along the paths, and there are patios for sitting, maybe with a pet since pets are allowed, and you see folks tending plants, reading, or just getting some fresh air. The building has a library, business rooms, a spa, a game room, and plenty of gathering spaces for families who visit, and if people need to get out, there's transportation and parking available, plus discounted rates and priority access for residents moving through the levels of care. Respite stays work for short-term help, maybe after surgery or hospital visits, and for more permanent needs, the staff has specialists for Alzheimer's and dementia care, with a focus on keeping routines comfortable and as independent as someone can be. Capitol Lakes doesn't ask for an entrance fee for Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Skilled Nursing, and the place has a history as a non-profit, with licensed nurses and staff numbers that meet or beat state requirements, and there's always a way to get in touch if something's urgent, since emergency call systems run 24 hours a day. The atmosphere stays social but folks get privacy too, with options to personalize rooms a bit and choose upgraded features, and the staff can coordinate move-ins to make the change simpler for families. Some say it gets a 3.0 rating in reviews, and while it isn't perfect, it covers a lot of ground for older adults looking for a safe, steady place that can handle different kinds of health needs without a lot of fuss.