Crowell Memorial Home sits up on a hillside overlooking the Missouri River Valley and has been caring for area seniors since 1905, so it's got a long history and folks around here know about it, and it really tries to offer whatever kind of help someone might need as they age, whether that's independent living in apartments for people 55 and older where there's your own washer and dryer, and a dishwasher, or assisted living if you need a little help, all the way to skilled nursing, memory care, long-term care, or even hospice. The place is a stand-alone, nonprofit retirement home with a quiet, welcoming atmosphere, and they've got a bunch of different sizes of rooms and apartments, some with private bathrooms, all designed for wheelchairs if needed, so you've got roll-in showers, and the community has a mix of studio and one-bedroom places finished out in soft, neutral colors with wall-to-wall carpeting, which makes things comfortable and safe underfoot. There's 24-hour nursing, medication management, and an emergency call system in the apartments, plus security features like automatic door openers and sprinklers, which ease a lot of worries for families, and you get basic cable, housekeeping, laundry, and the upkeep of the building and property rolled right into the monthly fee for assisted living.
The whole setup encourages folks to join in on community-led social and educational programs, do recreational and devotional activities, or just relax in one of the cozy lounges-one with a two-way black marble fireplace-or maybe read in the sitting areas, or spend time in the beautifully landscaped courtyards on cushioned furniture, and there's local scheduled transportation if people want to get out and about. The three-story self-contained assisted living wing comes with its own apartment-style homes and a fireside lounge, and the dining room has comfortable space for meals, special parties, or even private gatherings, and there's an on-site beauty shop and barber, though those cost extra. The care team there includes RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants, RN Medicare Case Managers, Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Assistants, and Speech Language Pathologists who handle everything from nursing to help with therapy, and they've got a 13-bed Medicare and Rehabilitation Center that opened in 2014 for folks who need focused rehab or nurse care after an illness or injury, with a whole therapy gym, bath and spa area, and even a Healing Garden for a bit of peace and quiet.
Crowell Memorial Home says it serves everyone regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or anything else, and they have a range of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care that's non-medical, adult day services, home health care if you qualify for Medicare, and hospice, so there's a lot of flexibility as a person's needs change over time, and whether someone's coming for a short-term rehab stay or moving in for long-term care, everyone gets a Resident Service Agreement made up for what fits them best. Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry are all handled; folks have private rooms available; common areas have TV, internet, and nice places to relax; plus, they've been around for over a century, so they've been part of the community for quite a while.
