Shelby Station

Shelby Station sits at 3290 Wood Hollow Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, and serves as a senior housing community for people aged 62 and older, though some services also serve adults 55 and up, and you'll see apartments made for those who need wheelchairs, with private rooms, ceiling fans, air conditioning, and kitchens, plus cable hookups if someone wants them, along with central smoke detectors and deadbolt locks, which does make folks feel a bit more secure, and then you see big, beautifully landscaped grounds where folks can take a walk along the paths or sit outside for some air, and there are game rooms and community rooms for social events or bingo or whatever someone wants, and a hair salon and recreation room on site, so no need to go far for those things. Residents might get by just fine on their own with some light support, because they've got independent living where folks pay about 30% of their monthly income-the place is actually a Section 8 (202) community, so income-based rent helps keep it affordable for folks with a lower income, and that includes support services if someone needs them, like help making medical appointments or sorting out transportation, or getting some cleaning and laundry or even dry cleaning, since there's a laundry room and also scheduled transportation for shopping and doctor visits. Shelby Station covers a range of care, so you'll find options for independent living, assisted living, respite care for short-term stays, board and care, continuing care, and home care, and once someone needs more help, staff step in with things like medication management, meals, personal care, or even skilled nursing for seniors with complex health problems, and that covers things like wound care, rehabilitation, and everyday medical needs, all monitored around the clock in certain areas. Memory care units have 24-hour support and specific programs for folks with Alzheimer's and dementia in secure and specialized areas, and the staff are used to meeting people where they are, helping however they can. Residents get plenty of on-site activities, social and recreation events, and people can bring their pets-with limits-and that matters to a lot of folks who want company, though only certain pets are allowed and visits must be arranged. Apartments and common areas have elevators for easy movement, and you'll see lighted, onsite parking for security, smoke detectors and fire-resistant construction, and service coordinators on site who help organize events, answer questions, or help with paperwork. Everyone who lives at Shelby Station has access to meals in a dining area, group outings, wellness programs, fitness spaces, and arranged transportation, all with United Church Homes, Inc. overseeing things from their Marion, Ohio headquarters, and there's always some outreach to families, since keeping folks' loved ones in the loop helps with care. Staff can set up tours, answer questions, and there's always someone around, whether it's about moving in or learning more about the place, and the property has firm Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity standards, with non-smoking rules in all buildings, and apartments can be made accessible based on someone's health or physical needs.