Elancé at Alexandria provides both Assisted Living and Independent Living, allowing residents to choose the level of daily support that best fits their needs. The community accepts individuals who wander during the day or night, have elopement risk, display combative or other behavioral issues, remain awake overnight, or require complex wound care. Oxygen management, specialty diets, and diabetes care—ranging from oral medications to injections and sliding-scale insulin—are handled onsite. Residents under 60 are welcome, and the staff is trained to work with advanced dementia, ensuring continuity of care even as cognitive needs progress.
Registered and licensed nurses are on the premises around the clock, with an additional nurse on call 24/7. Every employee undergoes background checks, and the building is secured by fenced perimeters, alarmed doors, wander-guard technology, and pull-cord or PERS systems that can alert staff or dial 911. A full-time activity director, awake night shift, and asleep night shift cover the entire day. On-site medical providers include podiatry, audiology, dental, and therapy services, and psychiatric issues are accepted. Staff can supply full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer options range from standby and one-person assist to two-person assist, Hoyer lift, and bed-bound care, accommodating walkers and wheelchairs.
Accommodation choices vary from studios to larger apartments, some with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnished options, and independent temperature controls. Residents may paint or decorate their rooms, and many units are wired for cable. Housekeeping, laundry in-unit, and scheduled laundry services are available, though not every apartment includes every feature.
Meals are offered through a daily set menu or on-order selections, with snacks available all day, room service when needed, and a private dining room for family events. Dietary management includes gluten-free menus, vegetarian options, mechanical-chopped or puréed textures, and thickened liquids. Independent Living residents can add medication-management monitoring, housekeeping, laundry, and a monthly meal plan to create a service package that meets their preferences while letting them maintain autonomy.
Amenities include resident parking, outside smoking areas, and a pet-friendly policy—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. The campus is wheelchair accessible and offers a barber/beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, stair glide, concierge desk, library, pool, and several special-interest clubs. Transportation options range from scheduled shuttle service for medical appointments to a town-car, and the property is near public transit.
