Westchester Care Ctr

Westchester Care Ctr sat at 6100 S Rural Road in Tempe, Arizona, just south of Tempe Town Lake near Kiwanis Park, and for more than 30 years, folks in the Valley of the Sun knew it for caring for older adults. Even though it's permanently closed now, the community offered a broad mix of services like independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and both short-term rehab and long-term care, with a deep focus on helping older people age in place. The facility put together a care team with 24-hour awake staff, visiting nurses, in-house resident service managers, and activities assistants-always ready to respond to emergencies, help with bathing, monitoring blood sugar, and handling heavier health needs, as well as providing hospice care and handling incontinence. Apartments came in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts-some with patios or balconies-and there were only about 90 units, so it didn't feel too crowded, and every apartment had an emergency call system. Monthly prices for a one-bedroom apartment hovered around $2,920, and there were extra monthly fees for different care levels, along with a community fee, and they allowed both Medicare and Medicaid, plus private pay. Residents got meals made with quality ingredients, and enjoyed amenities like a heated pool, Jacuzzi, terrace, onsite haircuts, beautician, housekeeping, security, and both indoor and outdoor common spaces where people could gather and visit, play games, use the computer, or just relax. Staff tried to make the place feel friendly and peaceful, and the care team helped people with movement, diabetes, social activities, and memory support, with secure memory care areas for people with dementia or Alzheimer's. The community kept everyone busy with a full calendar of simple daily events, devotional services, and both onsite and offsite activities; families and guests could join residents for meals. Visiting therapists, including podiatrists and speech therapists, came in to help as needed, and the place offered both short and long-term skilled nursing under the direction of in-house physicians. Westchester Care Ctr supported non-ambulatory residents and allowed outdoor smoking in designated areas, and folks could use the bus lines or community transportation for appointments. The community had received awards for its care and service, and was known for the kindness and helpfulness of its staff. Overall, Westchester Care Ctr focused on making care personal, offering different housing and service options so older adults could stay in familiar surroundings as their needs changed.