Brookdale Ithaca MC is a senior living community that offers different types of care for older adults, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and it's got a way of doing things that tries to help folks keep their independence for as long as possible, even when they're living with memory loss. The memory care part, Brookdale Ithaca MC, sits in its own secured building with staff trained to recognize the needs of people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and you'll find doors with keypads, special locked entries, and technology like bracelets that ring alarms if someone wanders off, which gives families extra peace of mind. Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication, and staff come around 24 hours a day, so help is always close, and they've got ways to respond to emergencies day or night.
The rooms come in different sizes, with choices like private studios or semi-private setups, and some are wheelchair accessible with walk-in showers and ramps so folks with mobility issues can move around, and that includes those who need help with transfers or who use a wheelchair. There's a full-time activity director who plans different things to do, devotional services onsite, group meals, and outings for both assisted living and memory care, which means folks have things to keep busy and chances to make friends or keep up with old hobbies, and there are even painting lessons and field trips now and then. Both memory care and assisted living allow for cats and dogs as pets, but there's a weight limit of 21-30 pounds, so you might see a few four-legged friends around the building.
If someone's got complex health needs, like diabetes, wound care, or issues with incontinence, the staff can help with that, there are nurses on staff, and they handle medication management and blood sugar checks when needed, and their services include respite care for short-term stays, too. Communal and outdoor spaces give folks a place to sit and visit or go outside, transportation for outings is included, there's internet, and the building has safety features like security systems and medical alert options for residents who need them. There's also a beauty salon on the property for those who want it. You'll find different meal options and regular housekeeping, and everything's set up so people can age in place as their needs change, without having to move around from place to place, which makes it easier as time goes on. For those who need just a little help, to those who need round-the-clock nursing care, Brookdale Ithaca MC covers a wide range of support, all within one community that tries to keep things safe, calm, and as homelike as possible.
