Silver Birch of Hammond provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care, giving residents access to tiered levels of daily support. Licensed staff are on site around the clock, and the community can coordinate diabetes management, including blood-sugar monitoring and medication assistance. Residents who need podiatry services can receive them without leaving the property, an advantage for those with circulation issues or mobility limitations. The care team can also help with mobility through walker or wheelchair transfers or by offering standby supervision for residents who just need a steadying hand.
Daily living help is available at several levels. Staff will offer some physical assistance with bathing, dressing and toileting, allowing residents to retain as much independence as possible. Meal support focuses on self-feeding, but caregivers can cue and monitor residents who need encouragement. Because memory care services are available in a separate, secure section of the building, individuals with mild cognitive impairment receive structure and oversight while still sharing many of the campus amenities with assisted-living neighbors.
Apartments range in size and layout, but every residence is designed with senior safety in mind. Some feature a private bathroom, kitchenette and independent temperature controls, while others provide more basic floor plans; all include emergency call systems. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services let residents avoid routine chores, and cable television is available for personal use.
Dining offers flexibility with a set menu at each mealtime and an on-order option for residents who want alternatives. Snacks are available throughout the day, and in-room dining can be arranged for anyone who is ill, recovering or prefers privacy. The culinary staff works with the nursing team to accommodate diabetic dietary requirements and other physician-ordered modifications.
Community amenities include wheelchair-accessible common areas, an exercise room, a barber and beauty shop, a library and reliable internet access. On-site religious services provide a convenient option for spiritual practice, and scheduled transportation helps residents travel to medical appointments, shopping or personal errands.