Maximum Independence, with the Extra Assistance You Need
Assisted Living allows our residents to stay in their
apartment, and receive the individual care they require. This
includes assisted living services such as help with activities
of daily living (bathing and dressing) and medication
management.
Assisted Living. The freedom you want. The care you need.
What does Assisted Living look like?
Assisted Living residents live in their own apartments at the
Hermitage. Residents have a choice of a studio apartment or a
one or two bedroom suite, each equipped with cable TV and
telephone access. For an extra measure of security, a 24-hour,
emergency call system is provided, linking residents directly to
our staff.
They participate in as many of the activities of our community
as they choose, enjoy tasty meals in our dining room, and in
general, continue with their normal routines. They receive
assistance as needed in activities of daily living, like
maintaining their medication schedule, dressing, and bathing.
Of course, all senior residents enjoy delicious meals in our
beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry and transportation
services, rehabilitation therapies (occupation, physical and
speech), and access to the Medical Director. In addition,
Assisted Living at The Hermitage includes a full and varied
schedule of programs to allow our residents to remain engaged
and socially active. Concerts, entertainment, worship services,
water aerobics, shopping trips, current events, cards and board
games, volunteer opportunities, crafts, painting, weaving,
outings to plays and museums...all help residents maintain a
healthy quality of life.
What exactly is an Assisted Living community?
Assisted Living communities can vary greatly, depending on the
community. The Assisted Living at The Hermitage is fully
integrated into the overall community; apartments are located
throughout the community so there is no distinction. And because
the Hermitage is a continuing care community, residents can move
from Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to secured memory
care at McGuire Park, to Health Care as their needs change.
Who is best suited for an Assisted Living community?
Residents who value their independence, but find that some of
their daily tasks are becoming difficult, are excellent
candidates. Assisted Living residents don’t require the full,
24-hour care of a nursing home, but do need a little extra help
with activities like maintaining their medication schedule,
dressing, and bathing.
How does Assisted Living differ from a skilled care facility
or a nursing home?
Assisted Living is a way for Hermitage residents to maintain
maximum independence as their needs change. Unlike a nursing
home or a skilled nursing care facility, Assisted Living
residents maintain their own spacious apartments or suites while
receiving help with some of the basics of daily living, such as
medication management, dressing and bathing, and reminders of
activities.
