The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek is a retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and outpatient rehabilitation services all in one place, so folks can stay on the same campus as their needs change. The Laurels provides assisted living at 6101 Clarke Creek Parkway, while The Haven focuses on memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia at 5920 McChesney Drive, and both sit inside a quiet, gated neighborhood. People find a home with options for private rooms, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio floor plans, some with full kitchens or kitchenettes. There are housekeeping services, laundry help, and maintenance teams, as well as a community director running day-to-day things.
Assisted living at The Laurels means help with everyday tasks like bathing, getting dressed, taking medicine, and moving about, while The Haven's memory care team uses the Bridge to Rediscovery program and secured spaces to keep people with memory loss comfortable and safe. Outpatient therapy, including FOX Rehabilitation's speech, physical, and occupational therapy, is available for both residents and community members. Residents can join fitness classes, use the gym, swim in the indoor heated pools or outdoor pools, stroll in the gardens, relax by the pond or lake, or walk along outdoor paths and the dog park, since pets are welcome and pet therapy is offered.
Meals come through the MyChoice Dining Program, so people pick from one, two, or three daily meals, with chef-prepared food that meets many dietary needs, served in restaurant-style dining rooms or private event spaces. Social lives stay busy with daily activities like arts and crafts, exercise, movie nights in a real theater, card and game nights, happy hour, outings to shops close by, group trips, activity studios, and club meetings, with an activities director keeping things going. Community amenities include a library, barbershop, beauty salon, computer workstations, clubhouses, a cocktail lounge, religious services in the chapel, concierge services, complimentary breakfast, cable and internet access, and covered parking.
Resident safety remains a focus with an emergency response system, onsite doctors, and 24/7 care for those who need it. There are specialized support groups for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that meet monthly in community rooms. Transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and outings is included. The Laurels & The Haven also supports family caregivers by offering respite stays and help with Long-term Care Insurance. The community is pet-friendly, has friendly staff on hand, offers volunteer opportunities, and features photos online showing room layouts and grounds. Based on reviews, the community scores 4.5 out of 5 stars from families and 8.4 out of 10 on resident and staff input. The overall goal at The Laurels & The Haven is to help seniors feel secure, comfortable, and as independent as possible while enjoying a full and social life.
