Abby Manor in La Plata, Maryland, gives seniors a place to live that feels safe and comfortable, especially for those who need help with daily things or have memory loss from dementia or Alzheimer's, and there's this special feature called SagePoint Memory Care, which is all set up to look after people who need close watching, and they've only got 12 assisted living units in that part, so it stays quiet and there's room for folks to get the kind of care they need without things feeling too busy, and if someone doesn't need memory care, there are also 16 assisted living units at Abbey Manor Assisted Living 1, another 16 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living 2, and 5 more units at Assisted Living at Hawkins Gate, which means there's a few options if someone's looking for a smaller or bigger place. The rooms can be private bedrooms or small studios, and they put a lot of thought into making things work for older folks, like with non-slip floors, ADA-compliant bathrooms, balconies for some fresh air, and common areas inside for people to gather.
The staff stays in the building all day and night, and there are on-site nurses who help with health checks, medication, bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility if someone needs help moving from bed to wheelchair, or managing things like incontinence, though folks are expected to handle that part mostly yourself unless there's an emergency. The food comes from the kitchen with chef-prepared meals in a dining hall, and they have snacks, a cafe, and room for special diets like diabetic or Parkinson's-friendly meals, and people can get individual help if it's hard to eat on their own. There's a library, theatre room, game room, and routine social and holiday activities, so no one has to feel lonely, plus transportation help for trips to the doctor or activities around the community, and service inside the building if it's hard to get around on your own.
The building's secure for anyone with memory challenges, like locked doors and grounds, and they look out for fall risks or wandering off, with routines set up for safety, and they even have caregivers who're trained for dementia and Parkinson's. Laundry and housekeeping get done for everyone, so daily chores aren't a worry, and they handle case management, medication, personal care, and help with the spiritual or worship side, though some of that's offsite. They take a few types of payment, like private pay, social security, insurance, and veterans' benefits, and have fees that change depending on what someone needs for care, but all their residents are 55 and older. Abby Manor's meant for people who might be active but need a hand, or who need extra watchfulness because of memory, with the idea being no one has to do things alone if the body won't let them, or if memory starts slipping, and the staff and caregivers are always prepared for heavier care needs as people age.
