Homestead Assisted Living of Knoxville sits at 908 S Park Lane Dr in Knoxville, Iowa, and offers assisted living and memory care in a cottage-style, single-level community, which means there are no stairs or elevators to worry about. The building design allows everyone to get around safely, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, including showers and common areas. Residents live in private suites or apartments they can furnish themselves, and can bring their pets, which makes the place feel more like home. Staff includes certified nurses and licensed professionals who provide around-the-clock help with dressing, bathing, eating, and medication management, and they're used to caring for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, having a separate secure memory care unit for folks needing it.
The facility is non-smoking, but does allow pets, and has pretty well-kept grounds with walking paths, a garden courtyard, a covered patio, and bright indoor common areas with spaces for gathering, reading, watching movies, or even getting your hair cut and styled at the salon or barbershop. The in-house library has books you can pick up, and the café gives folks a space to sit for coffee or snacks. Residents can park their cars, if they still drive, and transportation is available for errands, medical appointments, or outings. Housekeeping, laundry, and interior and exterior maintenance are taken care of by staff, so residents don't need to worry about those chores.
Meals are served in a restaurant-style dining room, and there's always room service and special diets can be accommodated. The facility arranges social, educational, and religious activities every week-on site and off site-including games, gardening club, arts and crafts, live performances, devotional services, birthday and holiday parties, and special day trips. The staff helps with grocery shopping, errands, and all kinds of daily routines. There are also daily activities and therapies designed for people living with dementia to help keep their minds active and give them comfort and calm.
Podiatrists visit as needed, nurse-on-staff services cover medical needs, and there's hospice support if that becomes necessary. The facility accepts both men and women, depending on the unit, and works with residents and their families to figure out care solutions that fit changing needs. There's Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, and laundry in the apartments, so people can keep up old routines. Residents can enjoy privacy but also join in social gatherings or religious services as they please, and the staff supports them in keeping as much independence as possible, all while taking care of safety, comfort, and companionship in a calm, friendly setting.
