Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community offers assisted-living residents a clinical environment that can respond to a wide range of health needs. Support is in place for individuals who wander at any time of day, exhibit exit-seeking behavior, stay up at night, or live with advanced dementia. The team can also manage wound care, oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, special diets, and diabetes—whether controlled by oral medication, injections, or sliding scale. Residents younger than 60 are accepted when appropriate, and the community’s continuing-care approach means rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on site without the need for outside appointments.
Around-the-clock care is reinforced by RNs and LPNs on staff, an on-call nurse 24/7, and a night shift that stays awake. Background-checked team members handle medication management, incontinence care, and full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting; eating support is provided on a standby basis. Safety measures include pull-cords in residences, a personal emergency response system, and staff monitoring throughout the campus. Residents who use walkers or wheelchairs receive assistance with transfers as needed, and an activity director coordinates therapies and daily programs designed to maintain cognitive and physical function.
Apartments are designed to balance privacy with access to care. Many units have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and independent temperature controls, although not every layout includes every feature. Housekeeping is provided, and scheduled laundry services are part of the basic package, reducing day-to-day chores for residents who prefer to focus on wellness and social activities.
Three daily meals are prepared on site, and an on-order system allows residents to choose what best fits their tastes and dietary requirements. The culinary team can modify textures to mechanical chop, purée, or thickened liquids and offers vegetarian options along with routine snacks. Independent-living residents on campus can opt for housekeeping, laundry service, and a monthly meal plan that grants access to the same dining room and menu options enjoyed by assisted-living residents.
Amenities extend beyond medical support. The campus includes resident parking, wheelchair-accessible pathways, barber and beauty services, an exercise room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services with a chapel and full-time chaplain, a library, bistro, picnic pavilion, ponds and fountains, a smoke-free environment, and walking paths. Concierge services and scheduled transportation help residents manage errands and appointments. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
