Franciscan Woods provides a quiet setting surrounded by trees and green spaces, and the community sets itself up for people who like both independence and extra help as needed, because there's a range of living choices, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and in-home services through Ascension at Home and Live At Home, and you'll find that they also offer the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), plus Hospice and Adult Day Center services, so families with changing needs can usually stay in one place as their needs change. Franciscan Woods sits under the Ascension Living group and puts patient dignity and respect first, and they keep staff awake and available all day and night to make sure nobody is ever alone in an emergency, along with providing constant support for medication monitoring, diabetic care, and standby help for moving between beds and wheelchairs, although residents handle their own insulin injections and most incontinence care, and the minimum age for residents is 55.
The facility focuses on recovery and wellness with short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, wound care, respiratory therapy, and a full range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, making it a choice for people recovering from surgery or illness, and the rooms come in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private layouts, so people can pick what fits best. For people dealing with memory loss, the Memory Support program gives extra security, specialized therapies, and a thoughtful environment to support those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, including careful attention to reducing confusion and wandering, and plenty of common living and dining rooms make it feel homier, and help staff give personal care and talk to residents in ways that make them feel respected and included.
Franciscan Woods offers on-site meals so residents don't have to worry about cooking, and there's regular activities to encourage social time and movement, with both indoor common areas and outdoor gardens good for safe visits and relaxation, which can be good for both body and mind, and transportation assistance can be arranged as needed. The community lets residents age in place, which means people can usually stay put while getting the extra help they need as their care requirements change. For those who want spiritual, social, or wellness opportunities, they offer group events and gatherings, and there's access to medical care through a broad set of hospitals, clinics, doctors, and specialists coordinated with Ascension Living, and the community has strong COVID-19 safeguards in place for safety. With staff trained in providing therapies, routine nursing, memory care, and hospice care, Franciscan Woods provides choices for older adults wanting reliable care, a home-like atmosphere, a sense of family, and the ability to spend time outdoors close to nature.
