Mccrite Plaza at Briar Cliff offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, allowing residents to transition smoothly between levels of support. For those with medical needs, the community can manage oxygen therapy, special diets, and diabetic care whether residents use oral medication, injections, or a sliding-scale regimen. Staff are trained to work with residents under 60 and to monitor for elopement risk, and the team is equipped to support advanced dementia conditions. On-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments and help residents stay mobile.
Care delivery is reinforced by registered and licensed nurses on staff, with a nurse on call around the clock. All employees complete background checks, and security staff remain on site 24 hours a day. Night shifts are awake, and each apartment is equipped with a pull-cord alert system. Residents who need help with daily activities can receive full assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, and some physical assistance with toileting. Transfer help ranges from standby supervision to one-person assistance for walkers or wheelchairs, ensuring residents can move safely throughout the day. Activities are planned by a dedicated director to keep daily schedules structured and engaging.
Apartments vary in layout, so not every unit includes every feature, but options can include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the ability to repaint or decorate. Wheelchair-accessible floor plans are available. The physical plant is designed so that Assisted Living residents can remain close to nurse stations while Independent Living apartments sit a bit farther from clinical areas, offering more privacy without sacrificing access to care.
Meals are available as a set menu or made to order, with snacks offered between dining periods. Dietary modifications are routinely accommodated, including low-sugar, low-sodium, and high-protein plans requested by physicians. Independent Living residents can opt into medication-management monitoring as well as weekly housekeeping and laundry services. A monthly meal plan is also available so that active residents can dine in the main restaurant or pick up meals as needed, paying only for the number of meals they plan to consume.
Amenities on the Briar Cliff campus include resident parking, an exercise room, movie room, beauty and barber shop, communal gardens, and an on-site chapel offering religious services. Internet access is provided throughout the building, and all common areas are wheelchair accessible. Transportation can be scheduled for medical appointments or local errands. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
