Novel Place Overland Park is a newer senior living community for adults aged 55 and up, and it really shows with how the staff focus on being open and friendly and making sure everyone feels welcome and heard, and you can see that in the way the staff go through reference checks, driving record checks, and special ethics training so the people there know they're in good hands. The building itself has 134 homes, and you can pick from different floor plans like the Newport, Hampton, Clearwater, and Brighton, with layouts that include studios, one-bedroom homes with or without a den, and larger two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes, all with nice finishes, kitchen appliances, cable or satellite TV, computer rooms, and Wi-Fi, which makes the homes comfortable and helps keep residents connected. Community amenities offer a lot, with a fitness center, screened-in porch for quiet times, a bar and lounge for more social gatherings, outdoor living spaces, a garden, and plenty of room for group activities, and for those who drive or have guests visiting, there's parking, guest parking, and covered parking, plus the property is wheelchair accessible and you'll find controlled access for safety.
Meal times use the Blue Heron Dining service, with options for communal dining, room service, and guest meals, and the kitchen pays attention to nutrition with things like low salt diet choices. Residents can bring pets if they meet certain rules, and visiting pets are welcome too, which for a lot of people makes the place feel a bit more like home. The staff handle housekeeping, laundry, linen, and maintenance, and there's scheduled transportation for shopping or appointments so people who want to get out and about can do so easily. Activities range from arts and crafts, music and literary programs, to tabletop games, field trips, yoga, and even horticulture, with gathering spaces that make it easy to meet friends and join in, and there's always something going on to help stay active, social, or just have a nice chat.
Residents have choices for independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care, respite care, and home care, with skilled aides able to help out with basic needs like daily care and medication reminders-helpful for people as their needs change over time-and there's in-home healthcare if needed. The monthly rent covers things like meals, light housekeeping, rides, activities, and concierge services, which tends to make daily life a bit more relaxed and less stressful, and credit card payment works for those who want that. Security and comfort matter, so besides the safety checks on staff, the property holds itself to compliance standards and has recognitions such as Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star for care and service.
Novel Place Overland Park puts a lot of focus on making life easier for people who want to stay active and independent but also need a few extra things taken care of, from cooking to laundry to fitness and social events, and there's tours for people who want to come by and see what daily life looks like, including a FAQ section and a staff with people like the executive director Shelly DeWoskin and marketing director Deborah Coda ready to answer questions. The community doesn't require people to give up all their savings to move in, and it does work to balance comfort, quality, and a social way of living for seniors who care about those things.
