Carriage Inn Bryan offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, allowing residents to step up or scale back services as health needs change. The community can manage oxygen therapy, care for adults under 60, and monitor diabetics who use oral medications. Mild dementia needs are supported, and on-site podiatry and medication management reduce the need for outside appointments. A registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse is on staff, with a nurse on call around the clock, so clinical questions are answered promptly.
Daily care tasks are handled by trained aides working under nursing oversight. Staff can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, and can offer some help at mealtimes if needed. Mobility support ranges from standby supervision to one- or two-person transfers and includes assistance for residents who use walkers or wheelchairs. Night-shift caregivers remain awake, and security measures include 24-hour staffing, fenced outdoor areas, pull-cord alerts, and personal emergency response systems. All employees complete background checks, and an activity director manages structured programming.
Apartments vary in layout and features. Many include a private bathroom, kitchenette, individual thermostat, and cable hookup, and some allow residents to paint or decorate the space. Because floor plans differ, these features are not guaranteed in every unit, so prospective residents should confirm specific amenities during a tour.
Meals follow a set menu prepared with input from dietary staff. Modified textures such as mechanical-chopped, puréed, and thickened-liquid options are available, and snacks are provided between meals. Staff can adjust portions or ingredients to accommodate diabetes management and other physician-prescribed diets.
On the lifestyle side, residents have access to parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, communal gardens, on-site religious services, concierge assistance, housekeeping, laundry service, and basic utilities, with additional common laundry facilities for personal use. Scheduled transportation helps with errands and appointments, and pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
