Summerfield of Hammond provides three levels of residential care—independent living, assisted living, and memory care—enabling residents to transition between services without leaving the community. Residents who need condition-specific support have access to diabetes management, speech therapy, and short-term respite stays, which can be arranged for recovery after a hospital visit or to give family caregivers a break. Each care program is structured so that activities of daily living, medication routines, and social engagement are adjusted to the resident’s abilities and health requirements.
The community is secured, an important feature for those with cognitive impairment, and licensed nursing staff are on site to monitor health changes. Medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, hospice coordination, and regular visits from occupational and physical therapists are available. A nurse oversees individualized care plans and collaborates with outside physicians when necessary, while memory-care specialists follow evidence-based techniques to reduce agitation and encourage familiarity. These layered services allow Summerfield of Hammond to respond quickly if a resident’s needs become more complex.
Apartments and companion suites come in multiple layouts, some with kitchenettes, balconies, or patios, while all include basic utilities and emergency call systems. Common areas feature a central fireplace, a piano for resident use, Wi-Fi access, cable or satellite TV, and outdoor deck areas. Select units include wheelchair-accessible showers and other handicap-friendly modifications. Parking is available for residents who still drive, and the community’s pet-friendly policy means companion animals can live on site, though not every unit has all listed features.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef who can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, low-sodium, and no-sugar diets. Residents may choose restaurant-style dining or all-day grab-and-go options, and guest meals can be arranged for visiting family. Seasonal menus sometimes incorporate international dishes, and nutrition staff coordinate with medical personnel for residents who have doctor-ordered dietary guidelines.
Leisure programming is organized around the on-site activity center, library and computer lounge, raised garden beds, and outdoor walking paths. Residents can take part in clubs, yoga or chair yoga sessions, karaoke nights, live-music events, happy hours, birthday parties, and scheduled social outings to local points of interest. These offerings support physical movement and cognitive engagement while encouraging residents to form peer connections within the community.
