The Residence at Stafford offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing care, all on one campus so residents don't have to move as their needs change. The staff helps with daily tasks like grooming, bathing, dressing, and managing medication, and there's always someone on duty, including nurses and a full-time activities director. Residents have private apartment homes they can furnish themselves, with options for kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems. The community allows pets like dogs and cats, and offers meals any time of day with choices for people who need special diets, such as low or no salt and no sugar, and there's room service for those who'd rather eat in their rooms.
There's a variety of amenities, including indoor and outdoor common areas, a theater, a library, a salon, a wrap-around porch, and peaceful walking paths, plus a gazebo and landscaped grounds if someone wants to sit outside. Weekly activities keep things interesting: stretching, yoga, chair yoga, Tai Chi, art and brain fitness classes, karaoke, trivia, live music on Fridays, gardening clubs, and outings for shopping or entertainment. There are devotional services both onsite and offsite, and the Residence lets residents enjoy cooking classes, intergenerational programs, community service, wine tasting, and more. There's free parking for residents and scheduled transportation for those who don't drive.
The Memory Care section, called Reflections, is in a secure area with technology like alarm bracelets to prevent wandering, and it includes features to reduce confusion like big windows and inviting spaces, a sunroom with comfortable furniture, an elegant dining room, and outdoor patios. The staff in Memory Care are certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education, and follow an approach focused on empathy, mindfulness, and letting residents express themselves. Residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, or behavioral issues who are at risk of wandering or acting out can get the supervision and care they need, since the building was designed with their safety in mind.
The Residence at Stafford helps with health needs and can support care like insulin injections, oxygen, blood sugar checks, and medication management, including prepared and crushed medications if needed. The staff tracks food, hygiene, and care data to better understand each resident's daily routines. Hospice and respite care is available for families needing extra support or a short-term stay, letting people try the community before moving in for good. There's Wi-Fi, housekeeping, concierge service, and a knowledgeable director who stays in touch with families about any concerns. Residents can keep a sense of independence, thanks to the friendly, attentive staff who work to give help but also listen to what people want, making The Residence at Stafford an option for seniors needing care but wanting comfort, safety, and a chance to stay active.
