Brookdale Meadowmont

Brookdale Meadowmont gives older adults many choices for how they want to live, with options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care all in one community, so if someone needs more help as time goes on, they don't have to move away from the people and places they know. The staff are around all day and night to help, and everyone gets a personal care plan that's checked and updated to fit their changing needs, whether someone needs help with bathing, dressing, medication, or moving around, and the Memory Care program offers care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with special places and routines that help residents feel safer and less confused. The apartments come in different sizes-studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms-with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and you can choose if you want yours furnished or unfurnished, plus pets are allowed, so people can bring their cats or dogs if they'd like. Folks who have trouble walking or use wheelchairs will find things set up to be easy to get around, and there are home-like community spots like a lounge, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace and piano, a big patio full of light, and even a community kitchen where residents can try making new recipes together, which makes it feel welcoming. Meals are served three times every day in a friendly dining room, but you still have your kitchen for snacks or cooking if you want, and there's always something going on, like fitness in the exercise room, social outings, a trip to the library, or just chatting with neighbors on the patio. The staff help with everything from medication management to personal care, and if someone wants to stay busy there's a calendar packed with events and signature programs. Brookdale HealthPlus® brings in a registered nurse who looks after each resident's health plan, and for those who want to stay at home, trained aides visit to help with non-medical needs and companionship. Transportation services are available for doctors' appointments or outings, and as part of Brookdale, staff respond to emergencies at any hour. The contract is month-to-month, with a one-time community fee when you move in, and while they don't accept Medicare, they do work with long-term care insurance. Brookdale Meadowmont connects with the Carolina House of Chapel Hill, and the Memory Care area has received good reviews for the way it helps residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. The community has Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and offers preventive health services like wellness checks and flu shots, so folks can feel pretty well looked after while still hanging on to their independence and privacy.