CountryHouse at Cedar Rapids provides assisted-living care for older adults who need help with day-to-day tasks yet wish to maintain a degree of independence. Staff members assist with bathing, dressing, mobility and medication reminders, and services can be scaled as a resident’s needs change so that moves to another setting are less likely.
The community supplements routine assistance with specific health resources. A speech therapist is on call for communication or swallowing concerns, diabetes care includes monitoring and insulin support, and a physician visits regularly to review overall health. Short-term respite stays are accepted when families need temporary coverage. All areas are secured to help safeguard residents who may be prone to wandering.
Accommodations vary by floor plan, and not every residence includes the same features. Some units are pet-friendly, several have direct access to outdoor areas, and selected bathrooms contain wheelchair-accessible showers. Parking is available for residents and guests, and maintenance staff handle repairs and general upkeep.
Meals are prepared on site three times a day, and the culinary team can honor kosher or vegetarian diets with advance notice. Menu planning coordinates with individual care plans—important for residents following diabetic guidelines—and snacks are provided between meals.
Daily life is rounded out by an activity center for scheduled events, clubs and small communities based on shared interests, indoor and outdoor walking paths for exercise, and reminiscence programs that support cognitive health.