The Lafayette in Lexington, Kentucky has a five-story building with one- or two-bedroom apartments that come with private baths, walk-in showers, full kitchens, and some even have private balconies, and the place welcomes pets, so folks don't have to leave their animal friends behind, and you'll find the apartments covered in plush wall-to-wall carpeting which makes the hallways quiet and soft underfoot. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, continuing care retirement options, and even has places like The Bungalows, The Neighborhood, The Retreat, and The Phoenix for different needs, and they take care of both folks who enjoy the freedom to do things themselves and others who need more hands-on help. There are services to help people stay active and independent, with nurses around and a doctor or nurse on call when you need them, plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and visiting specialists like dentists and podiatrists, so there's support right on site. Folks can get help with everyday activities when needed, and the team of trained staff takes care of housekeeping and maintenance, so there's more time for hobbies, spending time in indoor or outdoor common areas, or joining a happy hour with neighbors.
Residents can get beautician and barber services without leaving the building, and there's a salon on site, plus covered parking if you drive, or you can use the free transportation to get to appointments or outings, and there's laundry you can do yourself on every floor, which makes chores easier. Meals are provided three times a day all week in a dining area that's set up like a restaurant, but lately some folks have mentioned concerns about the food quality, which might be from recent changes in how things are run, and there are private dining areas if you want to have family or guests over for a meal. The Lafayette holds social activities and outings both inside and away from the building, plus devotional services, and has a library, fitness center, walking paths, a lounge, and activities meant to keep folks' lives full and active, and they've got programs meant to keep up residents' quality of life. There's emergency response in every bedroom and bathroom through medical call buttons for peace of mind, and smoking isn't allowed anywhere indoors, whether it's public or private spaces. The place feels like a small town inside a big building, with a family-like atmosphere among the residents, and the community also allows people to bring their own pets and has structured programming for both fun and health.
The Lafayette offers levels of care all on one campus, so if someone's needs change, they can move to a new room or neighborhood without having to leave the familiar community, and those who need special memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia can find help in dedicated areas. The nursing and care services live up to typical nursing home standards, with skilled care for those who need it, hospice and respite options, and home health help available. The community sits under the public health care and nursing homes category and is linked with Commerce Lexington Inc. in the region, and people who move in will need to log in to access some services, likely to help manage activities or services. The director of community data keeps information up to date about neighborhood safety and livability, and the facility tracks community scores-based on both safety and how people feel about the place-to help families decide if it's right for them. Residents can use the internet and Wi-Fi throughout, and the whole place's designed so older adults can lead a worry-free life, find socialization, age in place, and get personal care, all while being as active and independent as possible.
