Elmcroft of Halcyon sits at 1775 Halcyon Blvd. in Montgomery, offering both assisted living and memory care services for seniors, and the community accepts residents as young as 55 years old and even allows pets, which is nice for those who don't want to leave their companions behind. With either 48 or 64 beds depending on the unit, the place has private apartments, private bathrooms, wheelchair accessible showers, and all the usual household needs covered with housekeeping and laundry service. Trained staff and licensed practical nurses are on site 24 hours a day, and there's at least one RN on call, so help's always nearby, plus visiting health professionals like podiatrists, therapists, and doctors check in to provide care.
If a resident needs a little help or a lot, staff can assist with bathing, dressing, moving around, toileting, eating, transfers (including two-person and mechanical lift transfers), and medication management, so even those requiring high-acuity care or needing diabetic and incontinence care can get their needs met here. Dietary choices are broad, with room service, international cuisine, and restaurant-style dining in shared or private rooms, and they're ready to fix special diets like low sugar or low sodium if needed, plus meals are prepared by a chef. For spiritual well-being, a visiting chaplain and onsite and offsite religious services are available, with Protestant and other devotional options.
The memory care services use therapies and secure environments meant for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, including reminiscence therapy, sensory-based programs like snoezelen therapy, and a secured unit to prevent wandering, with technology like alarms on exit doors. Security is a priority here, especially for those with behavior issues or a tendency to wander, so they'll stay safe.
Residents looking to stay active will find a full schedule, since activity directors offer things like art classes, gardening (with raised beds), music, karaoke, trivia, Wii bowling, pet events, stretching, and trips out on the community's transportation, which comes complimentary or at cost, depending on the type. There's also a computer room, library, and indoor and outdoor spaces to socialize or relax, plus an enclosed courtyard and walking trails. Onsite comforts include a beauty salon, fireplaces in common areas, a piano/organ for music, and amenities like resident parking, grocery shopping service, and a garden patio.
Elmcroft of Halcyon can provide respite stays, hospice care, and aging-in-place for those whose needs change over time. The staff is trained for all care levels, from light help to heavy medical assistance, even behavioral care for major issues. Though Elmcroft has had some issues in the past, like falsified documentation by employees and involvement in a negligence lawsuit, and it's faced investigations and a possible sale or closure following a consent agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health, it continues to operate with its licenses (#5125 and #5110) as both an Assisted Living Facility and a Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility. Residents benefit from community engagement, scheduled transportation to appointments or shopping, and help with daily living and social connection in a setting meant to balance independence and support.
