Crowell

Crowell Memorial Home sits at 245 S 22nd St in Blair, Nebraska, and has cared for area seniors since 1905 as a non-profit retirement home, and there you'll find all sorts of living options, such as independent living apartments with appliances, dishwashers, washers and dryers, wheelchair accessible spaces with roll-in showers, and safety features like automatic door openers, emergency call systems, and sprinklers, along with wall-to-wall carpet in one-bedroom and studio assisted living units for folks who need a little more help, and they also handle the big jobs like building and grounds maintenance, housekeeping, flat laundry, basic cable, and local scheduled transportation for shopping, outings, or doctor's appointments. Staff help with everyday needs like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management, letting residents decide how much or how little help they want, while the care team follows each doctor's plan for every person to make sure someone's always looking out for their health and comfort, with 24-hour nursing support, skilled nursing, and a variety of therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy all done right on site, even things like swallowing studies or adaptive equipment in occupational therapy to help keep people independent as long as they want to be. Crowell has both short-term and long-term stays, such as respite care if families need a break, or post-illness and post-surgery rehab in private or semi-private rooms in a special 13-bed unit, and the Medicare unit is on hand for those who need it. The facility also pays special attention to folks with memory problems, such as Alzheimer's or dementia, with secure areas, specialized memory care, and staff around 24 hours in that section so people stay safe and well cared for. The property itself has a lot of comfort built in, with a fireside lounge featuring a black marble fireplace in the three-story assisted living wing, several common rooms, cushioned courtyards, a Healing Garden for quiet time, sitting areas, a reading room, big dining hall for activities or private gatherings, a beauty shop and barber for grooming needs, as well as plenty of private spaces, and there's a recreation schedule that keeps people busy and connected, such as social events, church services, Bible studies, bingo, movies, crafts, and even singing competitions, with devotional services both on and off site so everyone has a way to stay active. Residents can expect their apartments to come with utilities already in place, wheelchair accessible designs, an emergency response system, and professionally maintained grounds, and when it comes time for rehabilitation, there's a therapy gym and bath/spa area for both in-patient and out-patient rehab. Staff encourage all sorts of activities so folks can socialize, learn, or worship as they like, and transportation's available for shopping or medical visits so no one's left feeling stuck. Crowell Memorial Home welcomes all people equally, with no discrimination regarding race, creed, religion, , national origin, marital status, or physical ability, and they always focus on letting each resident stay as independent and comfortable as their health allows.