Tender Heart Assisted Living in Evanston, Wyoming, sits at 624 Twin Ridge Drive and offers care for seniors who still get around on their own, often using walkers or canes if needed, and who can manage to feed themselves and safely leave in an emergency, and it's a level I Assisted Living Facility with 14 licensed assisted living rooms and 16 licensed beds, so it's on the smaller side, and you'll notice the rooms are clean, comfortable, and come fully furnished, with options for private or shared spaces depending on what someone might need. Folks there get three home-cooked meals every day plus snacks, and staff can do the housekeeping, laundry, and bed changes, which eases one of the big daily chores, and there's a dedicated nursing staff on-site around the clock offering help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs, while medication management and incontinence care round out their non-medical support, but it's important to know there's no medical services provided onsite, so for doctor's visits, residents need to use outside providers.
Residents who need help with special diets due to conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes get accommodations, and the menu's also dementia-friendly with reminders as needed, and caregivers work to maintain prompt cuing and support especially for those with memory troubles or vision impairments during group activities. The food is made on site and there's an effort to make it both nutritious and appealing. For staying active, Tender Heart offers fitness programs, range of motion exercises, and wellness activities along with music therapy, art projects, group games, and outdoor trips, and the recreation areas, garden spaces, and walking trails invite people to get out and enjoy both the inside and outside. They host regular social nights and have a calendar with brain games, cards, bingo, arts and crafts, and scheduled chapel services if that's important, and with a music plan and pet therapy, the place tries to keep spirits up and socialization going.
Getting to medical appointments, errands, or church is managed with help arranging Senior bus rides and staff assistance, and there's on-site support for transportation, while inside, amenities like a book room, hot tub, sauna, health room, and a beauty parlor add some comforts, and there's wifi throughout. There's also communal dining to make meals more enjoyable and encourage friendships, while a cafe and courtyard give extra places for people to gather or relax. Tender Heart helps each resident with a custom needs assessment and a tailored care plan, and residents can open a personal fund account if they want. The community can provide support for hospice and respite care and can also help with memory care when needed, always working to match care levels required by state regulations, and those with dementia can get bathroom reminders and specific support as part of their daily routine.
The 24-hour alert staff, safety systems, and emergency response services are in place, though it's good to remember staff availability might shift. The facility keeps up with state licensing and meets required staff-to-resident ratios, but anyone considering a move will want to check on the current license details and requirements. Residents must have enough independence to manage their mobility and participate in group life since the facility doesn't offer nursing home level care or accept Medicare for payment. Support covers a lot, from personal hygiene and bathing to physical therapy and board games, and the caregivers and nursing staff strive to approach all tasks-no matter how small-with patience and a focus on compassionate care in a social setting that's meant to be inviting without being fancy. There's parking and a concierge if families or residents need a little extra help, and the staff takes pride in keeping the environment safe, clean, and as home-like as possible for people who want assisted living with tailored attention.
