Shurtleff Manor sits on College Drive in Mount Carmel and you'll find it looks like any quiet neighborhood spot, but there's a lot going on inside, because residents live in a standalone building designed for older adults with all kinds of needs, and some people need a little help while others need much more, so there are suites for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, you see, and the memory care area keeps folks secure if they wander but also offers activities meant to help with memory, and there's plenty of support if someone has Alzheimer's or dementia, including 24-hour supervision and programs run by a good staff-to-resident ratio, which means someone's always close by if you get confused or need help with medicine, bathing, getting dressed, or something else simple, and meals get specially made to suit diets, like vegetarian or Kosher, so you don't have to worry if you have special needs there, and you'll also find skilled nurses night and day who can take care of wounds, blood sugar, diabetic care, or help if you can't get around easily.
They've got independent living, too, with nearby communities that focus on maintenance-free living-meaning you don't have to do chores or yardwork anymore-plus things like a beauty salon, Wi-Fi, and social get-togethers led by a full-time activity director, and they even offer things like field trips, games, and outings into town, and for those who want to stay active, there's a nice little community room for activities and meetups, and folks can bring their cats or dogs, which matters if you like having pets around, and if you need to go somewhere like the doctor, rides get arranged for free, and the building's got wheelchair-friendly showers and is easy to get around in if you use a cane or walker, so you won't feel boxed in.
They pay special attention to folks who need memory help, so the memory care there uses therapies meant to lower confusion and encourages activities that keep minds busy, and their staff really do know how to help people who sometimes get lost or forget, and there's also the regular nursing home facility called Shurtleff Manor right on-site, where full-time health professionals and on-call doctors look after everyone day and night, making sure you get your medicine, help with meals, and everything's kept safe and comfortable, and if someone needs hospice or end-of-life care, that's available, too, so you don't have to move if your needs change.
Residents living here get a choice between assisted living if they need help sometimes, memory care if they forget things or need a safer home, independent living if they're still active, and also the nursing facility for higher medical needs, so there's a lot of levels under one roof, and everything from social gatherings to devotional services either inside or nearby at places of worship-there are seven in the area-so people have chances to connect and practice faith. There are always nurses and aides available for things like diabetes management, insulin help, high-maintenance care, incontinence care, and just being there if you need support day or night, and meals get cooked fresh with good ingredients, so it's not just prepackaged food.
The location's handy, with a café, pharmacy, and a few physicians right nearby, which makes quick trips simple, and deliveries like flowers or gifts go smoothly because they've got arrangements with local florists who know the rules here and at the hospice, too. The environment feels warm and open, meant for socializing, and with modern, recently-built spaces, residents find it easy to settle in and get what they need, and the facilities are made to cover about every kind of care, with caring staff offering support for whatever comes up, and that's about the best way to sum it up.
