The Heritage Of Overland Park

The Heritage Of Overland Park is a senior living community that offers a range of care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care, so folks with different needs can find help whether they're still active or need extra support due to memory loss or physical changes that come with age. There's a memory care building designed for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, with open floor plans, alarms and bracelets to help staff prevent wandering, and staff who know how to handle challenging behaviors like exit seeking or aggression, making it a safer and more comfortable place for folks who need that kind of support. The community keeps things small, with room for just 48 residents, so people can get to know each other and the staff can build close, supportive relationships-there's a Homemaker program in place where dedicated staff focus on getting residents involved in day-to-day activities and learning about everyone's preferences, history, and interests. There's a Registered Nurse on staff, plus access to doctors and pharmacists, and they can help with most health issues, from help with bathing and dressing to incontinence care, diabetes management, medication, use of mechanical lifts for transfers, and even hospice and respite when the time comes. Apartments can be private or semi-private, and they have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and cable and internet, with emergency call systems and 24-hour security for peace of mind, and the place is all set up to be accessible for people who use wheelchairs or need special showers. People can keep pets if they want, with pet-friendly rules allowing cats and dogs, and there are gardens, walking trails, a courtyard that's secured, a whirlpool spa, a sunroom, and plenty of indoor and outdoor common spaces, so folks can get fresh air or just sit and visit or spend time reading in the small library. Each day there are planned activities like gardening, art and cooking classes, stretching, yoga, Tai Chi, religious or spiritual time, trips, and resident-run events, including movie nights and live music, so there's nearly always something to do-plus special care for people with memory problems, with reminiscence programs, and support for mild cognitive impairment. Staff help residents with meals, which are served restaurant style, and there are menus for all kinds of needs, including diabetic, vegetarian, kosher, low sodium, or low sugar diets, and for folks who need a beautician, there's an on-site salon. The community tries to keep things comfortable and home-like, with simple rooms, lots of sunshine, and leaders who know what's going on because they're involved on-site, overseeing care and making sure everyone gets the support they need. For people needing transportation, tech help like cell phones or hearing aid resources, and housekeeping or move-in help, those services are available as well. The Heritage Philosophy of Care focuses on understanding each person, respecting their background, beliefs, and needs, and giving them choices about how they spend their days, all in the hope of making life more meaningful as folks age together among friends and caring staff.