Desired Living Home Care LLC sits at 603 Montrose Dr. in Fredericksburg, Virginia, not far from downtown or local hospitals, and you'll see right away when you visit that this place feels friendly and lived-in, with bright rooms and a small size that makes it easy for everyone to know each other, since there's only space for eight residents. The place is family owned and run by two Registered Nurses, who have over fifteen years of experience caring for seniors, and they take care to make sure each resident has a care plan that fits what they need and want, so people feel supported but still keep as much independence as they like, with the staff always around if you need help with bathing, dressing, grooming, or reminders for your medicine, or if you want someone to take you to see the doctor, since they handle transportation, too. There's always 24-hour nurse coverage, which helps if anyone needs quick attention, and they offer dementia and Alzheimer's care for people who need more support, with memory care services and safe spaces that let folks with mobility problems or memory loss move around as needed, with enclosed walking paths and easy access to patios and gardens for fresh air, and there's non-ambulatory care for those who aren't walking much.
Everything's set up to make daily life comfortable and as close to home as you can get, with furnished rooms, some private with patio access, plus linens and toiletries, and you can pick between one-bedroom or semi-private rooms depending on what's open, with two dining rooms where meals are served three times a day and snacks and drinks ready when you want, including choices for special diets, whether someone has allergies or diabetes. You'll find housekeeping and laundry taken care of every week, though if someone likes, there's space to do your own laundry, and cleaning's kept up by staff so there's no worry about chores. Safety matters here, with emergency alert systems in each room and 24-hour emergency maintenance always on call, so if something's not working right or you need help, someone's nearby. The place is designed for easy wheelchair access, so everyone can get around, and they make sure to help with things like transfers and moving from room to room, with caregivers ready to help each day.
Activities fill the week, with everything from community anniversary parties to yoga classes, card and book clubs, movie nights, walking in the gardens, golf and croquet outdoors, and even slot machines, a jukebox, piano, and massage chairs to keep minds and bodies engaged, plus social lounges and a residents' room for games and talks. They put a lot of effort into making sure there's choices, whether you want to join group events or spend time alone, and the staff arrange transportation for outings or doctors' appointments, so families don't have to worry about getting places. Memory care's a big focus, and the staff know how to help folks with dementia or Alzheimer's have good days, and they do what they can to give companionship, personal grooming help, or assistance with healthcare needs like medications, skin, dental, and hair care, and physical therapy. Since the home's small and set up with three living rooms, shared spaces, outdoor seating areas, and places to read or play games, it's easy for everyone to feel comfortable, cared for, and safe. There's always someone around if you need help, with rules to make sure there's enough caregivers for everyone by law, and since the place's not part of Medicare, payments are private. The cost's usually less than a big nursing home, and families often say it brings them peace knowing their loved ones are in a homelike spot with personal attention and room to keep independence for as long as possible.
