Anita's Garden of Port Washington offers specialized assisted living care tailored to meet a range of medical needs. The facility provides support for individuals with advanced dementia conditions, and medical staff is available to assist residents with various issues, including wandering behaviors during the day and night, combativeness, behavioral issues, and diabetic management, whether for those on oral medications, injections, or sliding scales. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on staff, and a nurse is on call 24 hours a day to respond to urgent medical concerns. The facility also offers comprehensive wound care, oxygen management, and dietary modifications to ensure residents receive the necessary support for their health conditions.
In addition to medical care, Anita's Garden provides various personal assistance services. Residents can receive full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The team is trained to support different levels of mobility, with transfer services that include assistance for those using walkers, wheelchairs, or those who require full transfers with a Hoyer lift. The facility is designed to maintain safety and security, featuring alarmed doors, a wander guard system, and personal emergency response systems to ensure that staff can quickly respond to residents' needs at any time.
Accommodations at Anita's Garden include furnished private rooms, each with its own bathroom, allowing residents the comfort of personal space. Many rooms provide independent temperature controls, enabling individuals to customize their environment. Residents are also welcome to personalize their living spaces by painting or decorating their rooms, and they can enjoy cable television for entertainment. Not all accommodations feature the same amenities, so prospective residents should inquire during their visit. For those who may be seeking more independent living options, the facility also offers medication management monitoring, housekeeping, laundry services, and a monthly meal plan designed to accommodate individual preferences and nutritional needs.
The amenities at Anita's Garden enhance the living experience for residents. The facility includes features such as resident parking, wheelchair accessibility, and designated areas for smoking outside. For residents who wish to maintain a connection with their pets, the community allows pets, but it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Additional services include a barber/beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens for relaxation, on-site religious services, and transportation options to assist residents with getting to appointments or outings.