Highland Assisted Living

Highland Assisted Living operates two locations in Abilene, Texas, with a focus on providing care for seniors and adults with mental illness or special needs, offering everything from assisted living and independent living to memory care and nursing home services, so you'll find that they serve up to 135 residents in total with about fourteen staff who work under the guidance of Ms. Sami Yarbrough; and these facilities are licensed by the State of Texas, have a strong A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and make sure residents get help with everyday needs like showering, dressing, bathing, medication support, and hygiene, both in private and semi-private rooms, while their staff may also be awake around the clock, provide insulin shots, and help with two-person transfers though this can change and visitors should confirm care details directly. The staff work to create a caring environment that encourages independence and tries to keep residents' dignity intact, offering programs and services for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or compulsive disorder, plus those with other cognitive or behavioral health needs, and have wellness programs, physical and mental health services, memory care programming, and individualized care plans. Highland Assisted Living serves three home-cooked meals daily and can prepare special diets for conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and they offer amenities such as a dining room, book room, hot tub, steam and fitness rooms, art and music programs, and both indoor and outdoor social spaces, with activities like movie nights, tabletop games, animal therapy, exercise, devotional groups, holiday support, outings, and a "caregiver community forum" where family and residents get information and support. Residents use shared community areas, can request meal plan changes, and enjoy wireless internet, TV, guest parking, regular cleaning, and personal laundry, plus there's a hairdresser or stylist available and kitchens or kitchenettes onsite. Highland Assisted Living offers memory care, respite care, and hospice care and helps with diabetic, non-ambulatory, and incontinence care, as well as medical needs like wound care, occupational therapy, nurses, medication management, and appointments with visiting podiatrists or other caregivers, and transportation to shopping, doctor visits, or spiritual activities can be arranged. The facilities keep things safe with handicap-accessibility, handrails, fire sprinklers, and daily supervision, and while amenities might change, residents and visitors are encouraged to check current offerings. The starting cost for assisted living is $3,000 per month, and residents can pay privately, with long-term care insurance, or by using Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, and a long-term care ombudsman program is available to support residents with any concerns or complaints. Staff focus on helping people lead lives filled with safety, companionship, and comfort, and there's a special effort to help those with mental illness, unique cognitive needs, dementia, and special requirements, all in a setting that values both health and independence.