Hearth Brook

Hearth Brook is a nonprofit senior living community that focuses on personalized, person-centered care and helping residents keep their independence through help that's tailored to each person's needs, and they're pretty clear about wanting people to feel at home, whether they're looking for independent living, assisted living, adult day care, memory care, skilled nursing, or home health care, so you'll find just about every level and type of care, and you see how the staff regularly shows care and compassion and tries to get to know each resident well enough to respect their choices and build trust, especially for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, as they provide help designed for both safety and comfort, with features like controlled access security, an emergency call system, and support for daily activities, like dressing or medication, which can make a difference for some folks. The community itself is pretty welcoming if you want to have pets with you, since they're pet-friendly, and they offer a close-knit, family-like feel with friendly lounges-some with fireplaces-along with sunrooms, a screened porch, a courtyard, and gardens where folks can walk or even try gardening if they'd like, and there's even a beauty salon and library for those who enjoy that sort of thing. Apartments come in three one-bedroom floor plans-Silverdale Suite, Townsend Suite, and Richmond Suite-and these offer private baths, walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and a flat-screen TV, with Wi-Fi, computers, and postal services also available, and you can eat in a restaurant-style setting or use private dining areas for events like Thanksgiving meals or special menus for dietary needs. For people who want to stay engaged, Hearth Brook runs lots of wellness, fitness, social, and cultural events, so residents can join choir performances, arts and crafts, or simply relax in the fireside living room or stroll landscaped walking paths. They help with all sorts of personal care, housekeeping, transportation, postal services, and activities to be sure things run smoothly, and they provide services like laundry, housekeeping, and help with bathing and dressing. The facility has accessible, comfortable, and secure grounds with keypad entry and surface parking, and they reinvest in their programs and physical surroundings since the nonprofit focus is on making residents' quality of life better rather than on profit. Assisted living costs start at $2,275, and Hearth Brook accepts the assisted living waiver program, which means some basic services can be more affordable for eligible residents. All in all, Hearth Brook tries to offer a vibrant, supportive lifestyle where people can stay as active or as relaxed as they like, surrounded by people and staff who genuinely care, in a safe environment with the kind of support that can help you keep your routines and your independence, which can make a big difference as the years go by.