Shurmer Place gives people help with transfers, bathing, dressing, and daily activities if they need it, and it's set up for seniors who need memory care, including those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, because they have secured areas and special support for memory needs, along with 12 to 16 hours of nursing care, 24-hour supervision, and a call system in every room for safety, plus the staff pays close attention to residents and keeps families involved when needed. The community offers both memory assisted living and regular assisted living, so residents can get personal help with medicine, diabetic care, bathing, and dressing, or just daily support, and the staff can also handle incontinence care and non-ambulatory needs if necessary, as well as coordination with healthcare providers, so everything's in one place. There's a full continuum of care, including outpatient therapy, hospice care, skilled nursing, and special programs that help seniors with both physical and mental well-being, aiming to help people stay as independent as possible, which is why the Planetree principles guide their care, focusing on what works best for each person with a lot of personal attention.
The building has a warm, secure atmosphere that feels comfortable, with 38 private memory care suites spread across six small neighborhoods, so things don't feel overwhelming, and each one has a themed living room and either a four-season room or a porch that leads outside, letting people get fresh air and sun whenever they can, which helps with mood and movement. The memory assisted living community has rooms with private bathrooms and big walk-in or roll-in showers, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, telephones, Wi-Fi, and simple furnishings that make it easy to settle in. There are also larger one- and two-bedroom suites that have living rooms, dinettes, and fireplaces, while the apartments cluster around common areas to help people connect with neighbors, and the color schemes and openness are designed to feel calming for residents with dementia.
The Courtyard at Shurmer Place has gardens, outdoor walking paths, and secured courtyards for safe wandering, and there's a library, a game room, a music and arts room, a fitness room, and even a spa or wellness room, plus a calendar full of activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, and music, with options ranging from resident-led clubs to organized programs like Ageless Grace, where residents do chair exercises to help both mind and body, keeping everyone as active as possible based on their interests and abilities. Residents have all-day dining choices in a central dining room with restaurant-style service--or special diets for allergies and diabetes if needed--and can join in meal prep at the open kitchen, which keeps routines familiar.
The staff handles laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, transportation, parking, concierge help, and family support. Safety features include emergency alert systems, a 24-hour call system, and secured doors, which bring families peace of mind. Move-in coordination makes the transition smoother, and the friendly, attentive staff tries to get to know each resident, often treating people like family and encouraging community and friendship, while making sure everyone gets individual care suited to their needs. The focus at Shurmer Place is on smaller, close-knit groups, nature and light, and creating an environment where seniors can feel safe, connected, and supported, whether they need a lot of help or just a little, and with services and programs for memory care, skilled nursing, and assisted living, it's set up so residents can get most things handled in one place without needing to move as needs change.
