Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care Artesia NM

Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care Artesia NM sits in a peaceful spot in north-central Artesia, offering both assisted living and memory care in a small, 16-bed homelike setting where folks get the help they need without losing their sense of home, and that's pretty important for anyone looking at a place for a loved one, since the low number of residents leads to more attention from staff, who are there day and night and try their best to make everyone feel like part of a family, tending to daily needs like bathing, dressing, meals, and laundry, and even having a registered nurse on staff to check on medical matters and watch over everyone's health. The memory care program, called Hickory Lane, gives special attention to people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, using a carefully controlled environment and custom health plans, plus lots of activities that help keep the mind active and spirits up. The grounds are nice to walk around, with paths and sitting areas outside for some sun and fresh air when folks want it, and inside, the living rooms are cozy with recliners, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and even a little library corner for quiet times. Residents get nutritious meals in a roomy dining space, and there's a salon on site for beauty needs, plus a state-of-the-art medication system to help with pills and prescriptions so there aren't mix-ups. All sorts of care options exist, from independent living to more help as people need it, and even things like home care, adult day services, skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, home health (Medicare-Certified), hospice care, and respite care for short stays-it really does cover a bit of everything on the care side, which takes some pressure off families. Folks have activity programs set up for them, with chances for social time, games, devotionals, and other ways to stay connected, and the faith-based approach to living there adds to the sense of community and comfort. Everything about the place-from the safety features meant for those with memory challenges to the devoted care staff and the homey feel-comes together to support seniors as they age, aiming to keep them involved and respected, whether they're more independent or need constant memory care support. Good Life Senior Living and Memory Care Artesia NM meets state licensing rules and has approval from local agencies, which lets families know that care and oversight are important parts of everyday life there.