FAQs

Assisted living at The Landmark Center is all about giving the support our residents need while maintaining the lifestyle they love.

Think of it as having a helping hand nearby for daily tasks (like getting dressed, managing medications, or moving around) while your loved one continues to live the life they love. We focus on making things easier, so they can focus on enjoying their day!

Great question! While both offer support, the main difference is the level of care. Assisted living feels more like home and provides help with daily activities, focusing on independence.

Skilled nursing provides more intensive, medically focused care and rehabilitation, often for those recovering from surgery or managing complex health conditions. We can help you and your loved one determine which environment is the best fit for their unique needs.

Serenity Memory Care at The Landmark Center provides specialized care in a secure, nurturing environment designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

We focus on person-centered care, celebrating individual strengths, and using tailored activities and therapies to promote engagement, connection, and quality of life. Our staff also receives specialized training in dementia care techniques.

Families are crucial to the resident experience. We encourage regular communication and visits. We also offer educational resources and support to help families navigate the journey of memory loss alongside their loved ones.

Respite care, or short-term stays, is a great option for several situations! It’s perfect for individuals needing temporary support while recovering from surgery or illness. It also provides a valuable break for family caregivers who need time to rest and recharge.

Additionally, it can serve as a wonderful way to experience life in our community on a trial basis before making a longer-term decision.

Respite care guests enjoy access to the same great amenities and services as our long-term residents! This typically includes a comfortable suite, 3 delicious daily meals, participation in scheduled activities and events, housekeeping, and personalized care assistance as needed during their stay.

Our respite stays are flexible! We can accommodate stays ranging from a few days to several weeks, depending on individual needs and availability. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Think of it as a range of living options and support services available, often within one community or organization, designed to meet residents’ changing needs over time. This might include assisted living, memory care, and sometimes skilled nursing or rehabilitation services, allowing residents to transition smoothly if their care requirements change.

A big advantage is peace of mind! Knowing that different levels of support are available if needed can be very reassuring for both residents and their families. It often means less disruption, allowing residents to remain in a familiar setting with established relationships even if their health needs evolve.

Absolutely! We encourage residents to personalize their apartments with their own furniture, photos, and cherished items. Making your space feel like your home is important, and we love seeing how residents make their suites uniquely theirs.

While we love furry friends, our community is not pet-friendly at this time. We truly appreciate your understanding and are happy to answer any questions you may have!

Our goal is to make life easier and more enjoyable! Typical services include personalized assistance with daily activities, medication reminders or management, delicious meals served daily, housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation, and a full calendar of fun social activities and events.

Definitely! Connection and fun are big parts of life here. We offer a wide range of social events, engaging activities, wellness classes, cultural outings, entertainment, and more. There’s always something happening to keep residents active, connected, and entertained.

We’d love to show you around! The best way is to fill out the contact form on our website or call us directly. During your visit, you can see the living spaces, meet our friendly team, feel the community atmosphere, and get answers to all your specific questions.

Consider if you or your loved one could use a little extra help with daily tasks like meals, bathing, dressing, mobility, or managing medications. Assisting living is ideal for those who want to maintain independence, but would benefit from having support readily available in a vibrant, social setting. We’re happy to chat through your specific situation.

Costs can vary depending on the specific apartment chosen and the level of care needed. While Medicare generally doesn’t cover long-term assisted living costs, some long-term care insurance policies might offer coverage. We recommend checking your specific policy. We’re happy to discuss pricing details and potential financial avenues during a personal consultation.

Resident safety is our top priority. Our community has clear protocols for medical emergencies, and our staff is trained to respond quickly. We also have emergency response systems in place and work closely with local healthcare providers to ensure residents receive prompt and appropriate medical attention when needed.

Assisted living allows a resident the autonomy of a private studio apartment combined with professional assistance with activities of daily living as needed.

Independent living would not provide assistance with daily activities, and it would also generally provide fewer amenities.

A nursing home, or skilled care facility, is for residents who require 24-hour nursing assistance, such as managing catheters, IVs, or feeding tubes; or for those whose assistance (such as transferring) requires two or more people to manage.

Memory care is a type of assisted living for residents whose dementia has progressed to the point where they need more individualized care or for residents who have become an elopement risk. Memory care is a secure community and has a higher staff-to-resident ratio to ensure safety and quality care.

The Landmark Center can provide assisted living accommodations as a resident’s needs increase, provided those needs do not meet the criteria for skilled care.

The cost of assisted living can range from $3880 per month to $6500 per month. The final cost will depend on the resident’s level of care and choice of private or companion room.

At the Landmark Center, our rates are all-inclusive with the exception of personal supplies and use of the beauty salon. Residents’ laundry, cable, internet, landline phone, all meals, snacks and activities are included.

No, it does not.

Some assisted living communities accept Medicaid; however, The Landmark Center currently does not.

Yes, and we are happy to assist new residents with the information they need to activate those policies.

Yes, The Landmark Center is always staffed with certified nursing assistants as well as a nurse or medication technician who can dispense and assist with medication management.

Residents and their responsible parties have the option of managing their own medications, or our nursing staff can provide that service as a level of care. The Landmark Center uses Pharmerica as its fulfillment pharmacy, and medications are delivered daily without the resident or responsible party needing to manage them.

Absolutely! We want our residents to be comfortable in their medical care, and it is a resident’s right to choose their health care from whatever provider they please.

Before and immediately after admission to The Landmark Center, a resident will have an assessment with a nurse who is certified to conduct them. This assessment will be used to create a care plan for the resident, where it is reviewed and approved by the resident/responsible party. Care plans are updated yearly or when an obvious change in a resident’s care level has occurred.

Mobility management is incorporated into each resident’s care plan. If deemed appropriate, residents can choose to be evaluated for physical, occupational, or speech therapy which is delivered by a home health agency on site. Residents are encouraged to participate in physical activities such as our Walking Club and Chair Yoga to maintain mobility. Rooms are designed to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs if residents need them. Electric wheelchairs and scooters are also allowed.

A variety of activities are offered seven days a week and include: Physical, Social, Creative, Productive, Sensory, Reflective/Contemplative, Outdoor, and Nature/Natural World interests. All residents may participate in any activity on the calendar.

Three healthy meals a day are included in a resident’s monthly rate, and The Landmark Center dietary staff will work with you to create a meal plan that not only addresses dietary needs but also a resident’s likes and dislikes. We manage diets that include Alpha Gal and food allergies, low-carb, diabetic, and heart-healthy, as well as consistency needs. Upon admission, the dietary manager will review a new resident’s dietary preferences, and these will become part of their care plan.

Pets are very welcome to visit residents at The Landmark Center, but they are not allowed to live here. Up-to-date vaccination records must be kept on file before pets are allowed to visit.

Absolutely! We encourage residents’ creativity and enjoy them sharing their art, knick-knacks, and sports team enthusiasm. Residents can feel free to personalize their rooms as they please, as long as no safety hazards are created.