Independent living apartments start at 735 square feet in size. Each apartment has all the necessary large appliances included, including a refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, and washer/dryer. All utilities are included in the rent, including electric, gas, and water, as well as cable TV and telephone hook-ups. Each apartment has its own heating and cooling controls, and window treatments, smoke detectors, and sprinklers are included in each unit. There are also walk-in closets and lots of kitchen cabinets to provide easy storage. Residents must bring their own furniture and other home furnishings. Residents can have their meals in the dining room if they would like, and the noon meal is free.
The community has underground parking, a beauty salon, barber shop, library, ice cream parlor, chapel, and free transportation. The community provides three levels of senior care in Washington, DC.
Assisted living senior care in Washington, DC is for residents who are able to live on their own, but may need help with various activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, preparing meals, and medication reminders. Apartments start at 403 square feet, and go up to more than double that size. These units also have walk-in closets, plus kitchenetteswith a regular-sized refrigerator and microwave. Like the independent living apartments, all utilities are included, and each unit has a smoke detector and a sprinkler system. The baths also have walk-in showers and grab bars for security. The assisted living apartments and services are designed to make residents feel at home, comfortable, and able to enjoy their independence and privacy while being treated with dignity. Residents have three daily meals provided to them in the dining room.
The memory care unit is for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory problems. Residents in the memory care suites have private bathrooms, all utilities included, window treatments, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems provided. The same services for ADLs as in assisted living are provided for memory care residents, and this unit offers extra security to ensure residents’ safety. Residents participate in games and memory activities that are designed to stimulate the brain. They are provided with three daily meals, housekeeping, and laundry services.
