Louisiana’s senior population is growing, with over 750,000 people over the age of 65 in our state.
The need for quality senior care is clear in Louisiana. If you’ve got a loved one who would benefit from downsizing their current living situation and getting a bit of extra help with daily tasks, assisted living services are here for you.
There are plenty of retirement living options in New Orleans, but they don’t all give residents the highest possible quality of life. With SummerHouse assisted living, you can give your loved one everything they could ever need and more.
Today, we’ll explain what sets our senior living community apart from the other options. Keep reading, and you’ll know what to expect when your loved one enters our community.
Getting Tailored Care
One of the most important things to consider when you start looking at senior care is the type of care your loved one needs. There are a few different types of senior care available and you need to pick the right one to maximize your loved one’s experience in senior care.
At SummerHouse Vista Shore, we offer assisted living, as well as memory care. Assisted living is best suited for seniors with age-related health issues that prevent them from handling daily tasks, such as bathing, cleaning, taking medications, or getting dressed.
Our dedicated and compassionate staff are available 24/7 to assist with each resident’s unique needs. When your loved one is among the 95,000 Louisianans with Alzheimer’s and dementia, they’ll need memory care.
We offer a nationally recognized program, called the SHINE® Memory Care program. It provides a science-based, person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s care. Each day, your loved one will receive care that gives them the highest possible quality of life.
Multiple Room Options
When you choose our assisted living community, your loved one will get to pick an accommodation that suits their needs and budget. We offer suites, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom options, each one featuring a bathroom, lounge area, and kitchenette.
The ability to choose between different types of rooms allows residents to maximize their care. They’ll only pay for what they need, making senior living services more affordable and attainable. That said, all of the rooms are equipped with the same safety and comfort features.
Reputable Services
One of the things you can rely on in a SummerHouse assisted living community is a sterling reputation. When you’re searching for assisted living communities, you’ll use reviews from the loved ones of current and former residents to get a sense of the services and quality.
As one of the most reputable communities in Louisiana, you can trust that your loved one will get the care they need. You don’t have to take our word for it, however, our residents and their family members can vouch for our amazing services.
Highly Trained Staff
When you begin to tour different assisted living and memory care communities, you’ll have a list of criteria to keep an eye on. Among the most important things to pay attention to is the quality of the staff.
These are the people who will be around your loved one 24/7, so you need to have faith in their abilities. Whether your loved one is receiving the most basic care or the most intensive memory care, staff compassion and competence are of paramount importance.
SummerHouse Vista Shores is held to the same standard as other SummerHouse locations. Our staff receives ongoing training to continually maximize the care we give our residents.
This is never more true than with our SHINE® Memory Care program. Our staff receives ongoing training as we learn new things about Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Daily Activities
No matter what type of care your loved one is receiving, their health and wellness are always prioritized. Our daily activity calendar gives them a set of rotating optional activities to take part in. Many of these activities are geared towards improving residents’ physical fitness.
Seniors need 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day to maintain their health and avoid things like heart disease and osteoporosis. Some of the activities we offer include walking clubs, light sports, and stretching exercises.
The other perk of these activities is that they help residents get to know one another. Transitioning into assisted living can be tricky, no matter how great a community is. By participating in activities, residents can get to know one another and even build lasting relationships inside the community.
Exciting Amenities
Our community is home to some of the most exceptional amenities you’ll find in senior living. We’ve got spa services, a salon for men and women, a multifunctional games room, a private outdoor courtyard and community garden, and a wraparound porch, among other things.
Wherever your loved one’s interests lie, we’re sure we’ve got amenities to satisfy them. That doesn’t include the amazing local amenities you’ll find around the community as well.
In-House Dining
Nutrition is an integral part of healthy aging. Sadly, not every senior feels equipped to cook healthy meals for themselves. That’s why we offer in-house dining for all residents from our Sensations dining menu.
The menu accounts for the dietary needs and restrictions of all residents. With a healthy diet, your loved one will stave off a variety of health issues that come with poor nutrition and old age.
Residents will receive 3 full meals per day, plus snacks whenever they’re feeling peckish. If they want to sit down with a coffee or adult beverage, we also offer bar service for residents and family members.
Try SummerHouse Assisted Living
These are just a few of the biggest perks of SummerHouse assisted living. As the top assisted living community in New Orleans, we’ve got everything your loved one could ever need to live their best life. Whether it’s galvanizing activities, relaxing amenities, or helpful staff that you value, we have it.
To get a sense of assisted living costs, room availability, and any military discounts, contact us today to book a tour. Once you see our community in person, we’re sure that your loved one will want to make the move.
