Brookdale Weddington Park in Matthews, North Carolina, is an assisted living community that delivers focused medical oversight. The staff can manage oxygen therapy, implement physician-directed special diets, and assist residents who control diabetes with either oral medications or insulin injections. Team members are also trained to support residents with mild dementia, maintaining routines that promote safety and orientation while preserving as much independence as possible.

Registered and licensed nurses are on staff, with a nurse on call at all times to address changes in condition. All employees undergo background checks, exterior doors are alarmed, and pull-cord systems in apartments alert staff to urgent needs. A visiting podiatrist provides on-site foot care. Residents can receive full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and care plans can accommodate mobility needs ranging from walker or wheelchair use to one-person, two-person, or Hoyer-lift transfers.

Apartments are designed for practicality and may include a private bathroom, basic furnishings, and cable service. Not all units have every feature, so it is best to confirm specific details during a tour.

Dining follows a set menu that meets nutritional guidelines, and special diets ordered by a physician are prepared as prescribed. Snacks are available between meals to help residents manage hunger or blood sugar throughout the day.

The community offers resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, an on-site barber and beauty shop, a wellness center, internet access, and regular religious services. Scheduled transportation is provided 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.