Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Homewood, Alabama, offers Independent Living backed by a robust medical program. The community can accommodate residents who wander—whether during the day or overnight—and has protocols for elopement risk and those who stay up all night. Its clinical staff manages wound care, oxygen therapy, complex special‐diet requirements, and comprehensive diabetes support that ranges from oral medications to injections and sliding‐scale insulin. Care teams are also trained to work with residents under 60 who need nursing oversight and with individuals living with advanced dementia or other psychiatric conditions.
Round‐the‐clock clinical support is built into daily operations. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on the premises 24 hours, with an additional nurse on call. Background‐checked aides provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Transfer help is scaled from standby supervision and walker support to two‐person transfers or full Hoyer lift for bed‐bound residents. Security measures include an awake night shift, perimeter fencing, door alarms, WanderGuard systems, pull cords, and personal emergency response systems that alert staff. On‐site podiatry, audiology, and a dedicated therapy room give residents convenient access to specialty services without leaving the building.
Apartments are set up to balance independence with safety. Options may include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the ability to paint or decorate, but availability varies by unit. Some layouts feature in-unit laundry, while others use scheduled linen and laundry services. Regular housekeeping is included, and maintenance handles routine repairs.
Meals follow a set menu prepared to accommodate physician-ordered diet modifications, with snacks offered throughout the day. Residents may choose to dine in the restaurant-style room, request in-room tray service, or reserve the private dining space for family gatherings. Independent Living residents can opt into medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and a monthly meal plan that bundles dining costs into predictable fees.
Community amenities add convenience and social outlets. There is resident parking, wheelchair accessibility throughout, and both scheduled medical transportation and proximity to public transit. Outdoor smoking areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, a library, and special-interest clubs provide structured and informal activities. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
