Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana, offers three distinct levels of living: Assisted Living for residents who need daily help, Memory Care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and Independent Living for those looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle with optional support. Short-term Respite Care is available across these settings, giving family caregivers time away while residents receive 24-hour assistance. On-site clinical resources cover diabetes care, doctor visits, physical therapy, and speech therapy, and the team is prepared for temporary rehabilitation or longer recovery periods following illness or surgery.
The campus is a secured community, an important safeguard for Memory Care residents who may wander. Licensed nurses are on duty, and the staff uses an electronic medication administration record to reduce errors. Residents have access to outpatient rehabilitation, occupational therapy, stroke care, podiatry, dental services, hospice, incontinence and ambulatory care, and counseling for both residents and families. Suites and common areas were designed to accommodate memory loss, and the campus runs pet-focused programs for appropriate animal interaction.
Apartments and suites vary in size and layout, with options that may include kitchenettes, in-unit washers and dryers, cable television, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Some residences offer direct access to outdoor areas or a view of the central fireplace lounge, while handicap-accessible units accommodate mobility devices. Housekeeping, laundry, and on-site parking are provided, and residents can relax in shared spaces such as the billiards lounge or landscaped garden. Not every unit contains every feature, so prospective residents should confirm details during a tour.
Dining services are built around flexibility and choice. The culinary team provides all-day and anytime dining, restaurant-style meals, room service, and guest meals for visiting family or friends. Menus emphasize balanced nutrition and can be adjusted for vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, low- or no-sodium, and no-sugar diets. Healthy snacks are always available, and seasonal BBQs or picnic events give residents additional variety.
Residents have access to an activity center, game room, library and computer lounge, and swimming pool, along with scheduled fitness programs and health and wellness classes. The life-enrichment calendar includes clubs, educational speakers, arts and crafts, intergenerational programs, Wii bowling tournaments, trivia nights, karaoke, and live dance or theater performances. Day trips, off-site outings, and regular social events keep residents connected to the larger community.
