Brightstar Prickly Pear is an assisted-living community equipped to manage a wide spectrum of medical needs. The staff is prepared to support residents who wander during the day or night, are at risk for elopement, display combative or other difficult behaviors, stay up all night, require wound care, use oxygen, follow special diets, or need oversight for oral diabetic medications. The community also accepts residents under 60 and is set up to serve people with advanced dementia conditions.
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are on site, with a nurse on call around the clock. Every employee undergoes background checks, and an awake night shift works alongside 24-hour security personnel. Safety features include fenced outdoor areas, alarmed doors, and pull-cord systems that alert staff immediately. On-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments. For daily living tasks, caregivers can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The team is trained in a range of transfer techniques, from simple standby aid to two-person or full Hoyer lifts, ensuring bed-bound residents receive consistent support.
Accommodations are offered furnished, and residents may paint or decorate their rooms to suit personal preferences. Each unit is eligible for housekeeping and scheduled laundry services, though not every room has every feature; prospective residents should confirm specific options during a tour.
Dining is prepared to accommodate varied nutritional requirements. Meals can be ordered individually, delivered to the room, or modified for texture and medical diets, including puree preparations and physician-directed plans for diabetes or other conditions.
Recreational and convenience amenities include a movie room, internet access throughout the building, and secure communal gardens where residents can spend time outdoors.