Silver Birch of Kokomo is an assisted-living community that concentrates on day-to-day medical oversight. Licensed nurses are available around the clock to monitor vital signs, coordinate physician orders and manage medications, including oral diabetes drugs, insulin injections and sliding-scale dosing. Because the community does not specialize in memory care, residents must be able to make their own decisions or have a responsible party available, but they can rely on staff to handle the clinical details that come with chronic conditions.

Clinical support is reinforced by 24-hour nursing staff, an awake night shift and a security team that conducts regular rounds. Emergency pull cords in each apartment and community-wide PERS devices alert staff at any hour. On-site podiatry, audiology and a dedicated therapy room reduce the need for outside appointments. Caregivers can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing and toileting, while residents who are able to eat on their own are encouraged to do so. Transfers are managed according to individual capability and may involve a walker, wheelchair, standby help or a one-person lift.

Apartments are designed for practicality. Most include a private bathroom, kitchenette and individual temperature controls, and residents may paint or decorate to suit their preferences. Cable service, housekeeping and scheduled laundry are offered, though not every unit contains every feature, so it is best to verify the specifics of a chosen floor plan before move-in.

Meals follow a set menu, but on-order selections, all-day snacks, in-room service and a private dining room provide flexibility. Menus accommodate medical diets, including carbohydrate-controlled options for diabetic residents. For individuals living in the community’s independent-living apartments, staff can provide medication-management monitoring; this includes tracking refills, organizing doses and offering timely reminders while still allowing residents to handle as much of their own routine as they wish.

Residents have access to on-site parking, outdoor smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible common spaces and a concierge who coordinates transportation for medical appointments through the community shuttle. A barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library, internet access, communal gardens and regularly scheduled religious services round out daily life. Pets are welcome, and it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.