Lighthouse Assisted Living – Emporia operates as a residential care home and is set up to manage a wide spectrum of medical needs. The team is experienced with residents who wander at any time of day, show elopement risk, exhibit combative or other behavioral issues, or remain awake through the night. Care plans also cover advanced dementia, wound care, oxygen therapy, and tailored nutrition for special diets. Both oral-medication and insulin-dependent diabetics are supported, and the home is licensed to accept adults under 60 when appropriate.

Clinical oversight is anchored by an RN or LPN on staff, with a nurse on call around the clock. Staff members complete background checks, an awake night shift is standard, and the grounds are enclosed with door alarms, pull-cord alerts, and 24-hour security personnel. On-site podiatry visits are available, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric conditions. Direct care can be provided at the full-assistance level for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Mobility support ranges from standby help for walkers to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for non-weight-bearing residents, ensuring continuity of care as needs change.

Private and semi-private rooms are offered furnished, and some allow residents to repaint or decorate to personal taste. Cable service is available in select units, but not every accommodation includes every feature, so families should confirm specifics during a tour.

Meals follow a set menu prepared in-house, with snacks offered between meals. The kitchen team coordinates closely with nursing staff to accommodate diet modifications, such as low-salt plates, carbohydrate consistency for diabetics, and texture alterations when needed.

Outdoor smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, wheelchair-accessible pathways, a barber/beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens, a stair glide, and roll-in showers round out the amenity package, and scheduled transportation is provided for appointments and errands. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.