The Rutherford Assisted Living is a three-story senior community in an older, elegant building with a high-ceilinged lobby, comfortable seating, and tasteful decor, and when you first arrive you'll see a covered portico and accessible parking right out front which makes getting in and out pretty easy, and inside you'll find common areas with cozy fireplaces for the winter and a grand piano in one of the sitting rooms where folks sometimes gather for music or just to relax, and the dining room is spacious with restaurant-style meals served all day on comfortable seats with elegant touches on the tables and windows, and if you want some quiet or a place to watch a show there's a small TV room with a big fireplace and soft seating, plus smaller lounge spaces with recliners and curio cabinets throughout the building, and there's a spot on the second floor where you can look out over the lobby from a plush chair next to the piano, which some residents enjoy.
The Rutherford offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and some have private kitchenettes, full bathrooms, classic furniture, and calming decor, and there are options for both private and companion suites, ranging in size from about 284 to 587 square feet, so you can pick what suits you best without too much fuss. Each room is furnished to feel homelike with soft lighting and comfortable bedding, and some units have companion options for those who like a roommate setup. Assisted living services include help with dressing, bathing, grooming, meals, and medication, plus personal laundry and housekeeping handled by the staff, and folks can get help with mobility or incontinence care if needed too. The staff's around 24 hours a day and there's a nurse both day and night, so if anyone needs anything or there's a health situation, trained staff are close by. On top of that, there's on-site therapy-physical, occupational, and speech-and doctors visit regularly with extra support like lab work, X-rays, pharmacy needs, and hospice care. Respite care is available as well, which can help when someone needs a short-term stay after a hospital visit or to give a caregiver a break.
Outdoor spaces include a wooden gazebo with benches if you want fresh air, and there's a walking path all the way around most of the grounds for afternoon strolls. Transportation is available and residents get free rides for outings or appointments, and parking's available if you still drive. Pets are allowed because some people just can't be without their cat or small dog, and there's a no-smoking policy indoors to keep air clean for everyone. The on-site beauty and barber shop has hair dryers, salon chairs, and sinks so you can get a trim or style without having to leave the building, and personal care products and incontinence supplies are always stocked. The residence has cable, telephone, and internet services in place.
Social, recreational, and spiritual activities happen all the time, with exercise classes, bingo, weekly church services offsite, crafts, monthly family events, movie nights, ice cream socials, birthday celebrations, and visits from therapy dogs as regular features. The resident council meets each month for folks to share their thoughts. Meals are home-cooked and there are special options for holidays, and the staff makes sure residents with Alzheimer's or dementia get the extra help and structure they need. The facility focuses on providing care for body, mind, and spirit through the Pure Health program and the SAGE® PROGRAM. Veterans Benefits and Long Term Care insurance are accepted, although Medicare and Medicaid aren't, and the building's about 4.4 miles from a critical care hospital if emergency care becomes necessary. All in all, The Rutherford offers a range of practical, homelike services and living options for older adults who need daily help but want to keep as much independence as possible.
