Avamere at Sandy provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care, with programs built to manage complex medical needs common to aging and cognitive decline. The community is equipped to handle residents who wander at any hour, exhibit elopement risk, show combative or other behavioral concerns, stay up through the night, or require wound care. Ongoing management for oxygen therapy, special diets, and diabetes—whether oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale insulin—is available. The team is also experienced in caring for residents with advanced dementia and can accept individuals with underlying psychiatric issues.
Clinical oversight includes an RN or LPN on staff and a nurse on call 24 hours a day. All employees undergo background checks, and an awake night-shift team monitors door alarms, a pull-cord alert system, and secured outdoor areas. Staff can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer support ranges from supervision for walker users to one- or two-person assists, Hoyer lifts, and services for those who are bedbound. These resources allow residents to remain on site even as care needs escalate, reducing the likelihood of disruptive moves.
Residences offer practical features such as private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual climate controls, cable access, and the option to paint or decorate; however, not every unit includes every listed feature, so it is best to confirm availability during a tour. Meals can be ordered from a set menu or prepared on request, with snacks always on hand and diet modifications available for medical or cultural reasons. Independent-living residents may add medication-management monitoring and laundry service if desired, providing a measurable safety net without giving up autonomy.
On-site conveniences include resident parking, outside smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, a barber and beauty shop, a movie room, internet access, communal gardens, and regularly scheduled religious services. Transportation is offered for medical appointments and errands, and the property is close to public transit for those who prefer to travel independently. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
