Cottages of University Place sits in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood and has a warm, homelike feel, with three small cottages designed to make life more personal and less overwhelming for seniors, because each cottage only holds up to 20 residents so everyone gets more attention and can feel more at home, and every resident has a private bedroom they can fill with familiar things like their favorite chair or family pictures, which helps them settle in, and then, the cottages each have their own living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, a dining room for restaurant-style meals, and a laundry area, so it's like living in a regular house with friends and help always close by, especially since these homes all open into a secure, landscaped courtyard where you can walk or sit outside and know you're safe the whole time.
Cottages of University Place offers assisted living, independent living, and a specialized memory care program for folks living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, focusing on mild to moderate memory loss, and they keep an eye out for everyone with 24-hour awake staff that checks on people routinely and uses alarmed doors so no one can wander off, and they provide hands-on help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and moving around, plus incontinence care and non-ambulatory support for those who have trouble with mobility, and all the buildings are handicap accessible, so residents using wheelchairs or walkers don't face barriers.
Dining here feels pleasant, because the meals come from a professional chef and fit different diets, including choices with no or low sodium, vegetarian and vegan plates, and even international flavors, and if you want to eat privately, there's room service, or you can invite guests and have them join mealtimes with guest meal services too, so residents have flexibility.
Health and safety are a big focus here, since the cottages have a team that covers medication management, regular check-ups by visiting doctors, care coordination from nurses, and visits from other professionals like physical therapists and mental health specialists, all offering more support when someone needs it, and you don't have to move if your health changes because all the services, including end-of-life care, are available right on campus.
The Cottages run social events and routine visits from pastors, therapy dogs, and even the occasional appearance by an Elvis Presley impersonator, and they set up times for outdoor gardening, music, exercise, and porch-sitting where you can watch the world go by and chat with friends, so every day has a chance for connection or quiet, depending on what the resident wants, and the staff work hard to keep things sensible, safe, and familiar, so people with memory loss especially have calm surroundings and routines that help them stay comfortable and make the most of their days.
