Carter Place functions as a residential care home, so residents receive around-the-clock supervision while remaining in a homelike environment. The team is prepared to handle oxygen therapy, oral and injection-based diabetic management, and the day-to-day challenges of moderate dementia. On-site health resources include scheduled physician visits, audiology and podiatry services, physical and occupational therapy, hospice coordination, and a wellness program that tracks vitals and medication changes. Nurses manage medications, provide ambulatory support, and oversee incontinent care. Full-assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and transfer help ranges from supervised standing to wheelchair or walker support.
Safety systems at Carter Place include campus-wide sprinklers, an emergency call network in resident areas, and wander-management technology within a fully secured perimeter. Staff members are trained to respond to memory-related exit-seeking behaviors, and they coordinate closely with psychiatric professionals when behavioral health concerns arise. Hospice partners, visiting specialists, and on-call nurses ensure continuity of care, while routine laundry, housekeeping, and dry-cleaning services free residents from day-to-day chores, allowing them to focus on health goals and therapeutic activities.
Apartments are studio-style with wall-to-wall carpeting, private bathrooms, and adjustable climate controls. Some units add kitchenettes, in-unit washer/dryers, or wheelchair-accessible showers, but specific features vary by floor plan. Cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, window treatments, and utilities are included, and residents can choose to decorate with personal furniture. Outdoor garden spaces, on-site parking, and fitness areas support daily movement, and pet-friendly policies allow residents to keep approved animals after meeting community guidelines.
Meals are available all day, ordered from a set menu or à la carte. Restaurant-style seating encourages socialization, but in-room dining is an option for those recovering from illness or therapy. The kitchen provides vegetarian choices, healthy snacks, and guest meals, and it hosts occasional barbecues and picnic events when weather allows. Nutrition staff coordinate closely with medical caregivers to match carbohydrate counts and portion sizes for residents managing diabetes or other dietary restrictions.
Residents fill their calendars with on-site yoga, stretching classes, bingo, movie nights, arts and crafts, and educational speaker series. An activity center, library and computer lounge, and TV room provide informal gathering spots, while scheduled community outings, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, and dances keep social engagement high. Swimming sessions, wellness programs, and clubs support physical health, and both on-site and off-site events are coordinated by the recreation team to accommodate varying energy and mobility levels.
