Independence Care Center

Independence Care Center sits on 13 acres and offers both independent and assisted living for older adults, with a focus on helping people keep their dignity, security, and independence through all stages of aging, and you'll find all sorts of services there like skilled nursing, memory care with their Creative Care Alzheimer's and dementia unit, and a wide range of therapies including physical, speech, occupational, recreational, and restorative therapy, and they even have rehab to home programs for folks recovering from surgery or illness, plus they do hospice and palliative care, respite care, and support for people with chronic health problems so there's always a nurse, therapist, or care assistant around to help with bathing, dressing, transfers, wound care, medication, and other personal care around the clock, making sure everyone gets what they need. People can choose independent living in the Independence Village apartments or get a little extra help at Independence Court, and the campus has semi-private, private, and deluxe private rooms, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, and there are nice big bay windows, furnished rooms, and cleaning, laundry, and dry cleaning provided so it's easy to keep things tidy. Residents can join community life with daily and scheduled activities in the activity rooms, arts room, movie theater, fitness room, and a library, or get out for a walk along the paths, relax in the courtyard or gazebo, or sit with friends at the coffee corner or ice cream parlor. There's a full-service beauty shop run by Terry, the beautician, who does haircuts, coloring, perms, and facials, plus folks can get weekly religious services for several denominations right there on site. The dining room has a restaurant feel and serves meals prepared by a professional chef, including special diets and diabetes-friendly menus, with choices and flexibility, which is nice for people with different tastes or health needs. Family and resident councils help make sure voices are heard, and an Ombudsman program supports residents' rights, and there's a 24-hour call system for emergencies, plenty of transportation for appointments and outings with their 12-seat bus and wheelchair spots, and even parking if someone drives, and they'll take people where they need to go. The non-profit status means Independence Health System, Inc. runs the place for care and service, not profit, and has operated since 1997, and Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted, which helps with costs. The focus really is on well-being, encouraging independence, and helping people age with as much comfort and purpose as possible, and the life plan community setup lets residents stay through different health needs as they come, with access to care, pleasant surroundings, and a staff involving physicians, nurses, therapy experts, activity assistants, dieticians, and social workers who all know their stuff, and while it's not fancy or flashy, there's a feeling of home, with some lovely spaces like beautiful dayrooms, a chapel, interior courtyard, an outdoor wellness area with a spa and sauna, and all the basics covered, right there on the same campus, without having to move when needs change. Prices for rooms, like the Creative Care rooms and private or deluxe private ones, are set per day, and details are available for anyone interested in different options.