Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care provides assisted-living services with an emphasis on medical oversight for residents who may be medically fragile or living with advanced dementia. Care teams are trained to support individuals who wander during the day or night, present elopement risks, or have behavioral challenges. Clinical protocols are in place for wound care, oxygen management, special diets, and diabetic control—whether residents are on oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale regimens. Continuous monitoring allows staff to re-evaluate care plans quickly if a resident’s condition changes.
The community maintains an RN or LPN on staff with a licensed nurse on call 24 hours a day, and caregivers remain awake through the night. All employees undergo background checks, and residents benefit from multiple safety layers, including door alarms, fenced outdoor areas, Pull-Cord and PERS call systems, and Wander Guard technology. On-site podiatry, audiology, therapy space, and acceptance of psychiatric concerns minimize the need for outside appointments. Full assistance is offered with bathing and dressing, standby help is available for toileting, and residents who use walkers or wheelchairs receive one-person transfers or supervision as appropriate. An activity director coordinates daily engagement to complement medical support.
Accommodations range from suites with private bathrooms to units with kitchenettes, and most offer independent temperature controls; some also allow residents to paint or decorate their rooms. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are included, but specific features vary by apartment type and availability.
Dining includes a standard menu each day, an on-order option for added choice, and snacks that are accessible between meals. The culinary staff collaborates with nursing to handle diet modifications and ongoing nutritional management, ensuring that therapeutic diets ordered by physicians are followed accurately.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible grounds, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet connectivity, communal gardens, religious services, concierge support, library, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments and 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.
