Bear Creek Assisted Living in West Windsor provides a single level of care—Assisted Living—with a clinical program that can accommodate residents who wander, exhibit behavioral issues, attempt elopement, stay up all night, or manage diabetes with oral medications or injections. The community also accepts residents with advanced dementia, coordinating care plans that address increasing cognitive decline.

Clinical coverage includes an RN or LPN on every shift, a nurse on-site 24 hours a day, and an additional nurse on call when needed. All staff members pass background checks and the night shift stays awake. Safety measures include door alarms, fenced outdoor space, pull cords and personal emergency response systems that alert staff. Full-assist bathing, dressing, eating and toileting are available, and the team can handle transfers ranging from standby assistance to Hoyer-lift transfers. Podiatry is provided on site.

Apartments vary in layout; some offer private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable service and the option to paint or decorate. Because not every unit contains every feature, prospective residents should verify specifics during a tour. Independent Living residents can add medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, laundry service and a monthly meal plan.

Meals are served three times daily with both set menus and made-to-order options, and snacks remain available between meals. The culinary staff manages physician-ordered diet modifications such as low-sodium, diabetic or texture-altered diets. Independent Living residents who purchase the monthly meal plan eat in the same dining venues and receive the same dietary accommodations.

Community amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, an on-site barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, stair glides and scheduled transportation; public transit stops are also nearby. On-site religious services support varied faith practices. Pets are allowed. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.