Academy Manor in Andover, MA functions as a nursing home that delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing care. The clinical team accepts short-term respite stays and provides ongoing support for residents who need diabetes management or structured physical therapy programs. Licensed nurses monitor blood glucose levels, administer insulin, and coordinate closely with physicians, while certified rehabilitation staff guide therapy sessions designed to restore or maintain mobility.
Additional medical services include individualized care plans, medication management, and on-site wound and pain management protocols. The facility maintains direct relationships with local hospitals for smooth transitions and offers discharge planning when residents are ready to return home or transfer to another level of care. Emergency response systems and on-call medical personnel are in place to address health changes quickly.
Residential options range from private to semi-private rooms. Depending on the unit selected, rooms may feature a private phone line, cable TV, wireless internet access, and central air conditioning. Some accommodations overlook landscaped courtyards, while others are closer to indoor common spaces such as the fireplace lounge. Housekeeping is provided, and select areas of the building are pet friendly, though not every room includes every listed feature.
Three daily meals are prepared on site and served in a communal dining area. Menus are created with input from dietitians to meet general nutrition standards as well as specialized requirements for residents managing diabetes or other medical conditions. Staff members track intake and can arrange modified textures or physician-ordered diets as needed.
Residents have access to an activity center where scheduled programs, group exercises, and recreational events take place. A combined library and computer lounge offers reading materials, internet-connected computers, and quiet space for email or video calls with family.