The Jessie Mae Home - Mill Run

The Jessie Mae Home - Mill Run sits in Columbus, OH and takes care of seniors who need help with daily living, memory care, and nursing services, and there's always someone around since staff are on duty 24 hours a day, which can bring peace of mind for folks who need more support or families worried about wandering or safety, and dogs live on the property too so if someone's fond of pets or even wants to bring a smaller pet, the home makes that work with its welcoming attitude, and they've even got specific pet programs, pet visitations, and care for animals, which not all places allow. The building has enclosed courtyards and walking paths, offering a safe space for people to be outside without risk of getting lost, and the grounds have both indoor and outdoor spots for visits, activities, or relaxing together. Private rooms come with safety features like walk-in or roll-in showers, tubs, air conditioning, cable TV, and a kitchenette if someone wants to keep a few snacks or make a cup of tea during the day, plus rooms are easy to get around in wheelchairs and on the ground floor so there's fewer worries about stairs. Devotional services take place onsite and offsite for those interested, and the staff can help residents get to local places for errands or appointments with transportation that costs extra, but at least there's parking for those who still drive, and the mail room means packages or letters are easy to pick up. Folks get three meals a day along with healthy snacks, and those with special dietary needs, diabetes, or particular taste preferences will find options like anytime dining, vegetarian choices, no sugar, and low sodium dishes, and the facility even offers special dining programs to make meals more enjoyable. There's lots to do with social events, field trips, day trips, picnics, parties for holidays or birthdays, and sensory programs, and if someone's looking for help between activities, staff can provide medication management, diabetic care, high-acuity care, help with transfers for those who need support getting from a bed to a chair, handling incontinence, and giving reminders for grooming or toileting, and a nurse is on staff for medical concerns. People with memory loss or dementia have a secure and specially designed area with monitoring technology, and the home accepts people with behaviors that might be harder for other places, so families with a loved one showing wandering, aggression, or confusion might feel a little comforted by how the building and programs handle safety. Residents can enjoy regular housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and even a beauty shop or barber on site, and someone who needs only short-term or respite stays can be accommodated too if a caregiver needs a break or help between rehab stays. The Home rates well with a high satisfaction score from families, which says something about their attention and care, and they work with English-speaking residents, making things easier for clear communication.