From a cozy, homelike vibe to privacy and convenience, these are some of the elder housing features of an assisted living apartment at Bennett Place Assisted Living. Our senior living community in Albany, IN, has tastefully designed them to cater to the needs of our older residents while also fostering independence.
An apartment that feels as homey as possible is especially crucial for seniors who've always wished to age in their own homes.
According to AARP, 75% of adults 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they get older. However, many of them can't (or shouldn't) due to physical, emotional, and mental health risks.
To that end, we created this guide exploring the senior apartment design at Bennett Place Assisted Living in Albany, IN, a historical town known for its art glass industry, strong sense of community, peaceful atmosphere, and serene parks.
Yes. In many cases, you can have your own apartment and personal living space in assisted living.
At Bennett Place Assisted Living in Albany, IN, for instance, we offer private, well-appointed, and carefully designed senior apartment homes. Residents can choose between the 300 square feet Oak Suite and the 390 square feet 1-bedroom Cedar apartment. Both come with their own bathrooms, too.
There's no specific or single age at which elderly adults should consider transitioning to assisted living. The need and decision are highly personal and depend on a senior's health and lifestyle.
However, it's worth noting that most residents of assisted living communities are in their 80s, as Consumer Affairs reports. Seniors 85 and older account for about half of all assisted living residents, while those between 75 and 84 account for 31%.
At Bennett Place Assisted Living, we're proud to provide residents not just private and spacious apartment homes but also well-maintained, regularly cleaned living environments.
Here, the priority is to provide seniors with a safe, harmonious, and maintenance-free lifestyle. At the same time, we deliver daily support access, which empowers them to maintain freedom and autonomy.
Our senior apartment homes are spacious enough to accommodate residents' personal treasures and prized belongings, whether it's a favorite piece of furniture, sentimental memorabilia, or family heirlooms. They also feature ample closet and storage spaces.
We've also added several amenities to make the senior apartment you choose feel more comfortable, convenient, and like home.
There's carpeting, for instance, which adds comfort and warmth to the space. Window treatments, meanwhile, allow seniors to control the amount of sunlight their living spaces get while also enjoying more privacy.
A heating and air conditioning system is also in each apartment home. With this, you or your older loved one can stay warm during Albany's snowy season, which could last over four months, as Weather Spark points out. Then, once the city's hot and humid summer comes, the AC can help keep you cool.
At Bennett Place Assisted Living, we specialize in delivering tailored personal care to our seniors who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). However, we also recognize the importance of allowing them to maintain independence in other aspects of their lives that they can still control.
Cooking or meal preparation is one activity that our senior residents can engage in from the comfort and privacy of their apartment homes. Our living spaces, after all, feature fully equipped kitchenettes, complete with a refrigerator/freezer.
During times they don't want to cook, they're always welcome to enjoy the delicious, nutritious chef-prepared meals we serve in the elegant dining room of Bennett Place Assisted Living.
Residents of our senior living community (and their families) can rest assured that each of our apartment homes has safety features, including well-lit entryways. We've also installed (and maintain) smoke detectors and a sprinkler system.
Housekeeping and home maintenance, while integral to the safety of living spaces, can be tedious and time-consuming. Seniors should be having fun doing things they haven't had the opportunity to do while they were younger, not spending a lot of time on these menial chores.
For that reason, the team at Bennett Place Assisted Living takes over housekeeping and maintenance chores. Our goal is to give residents more freedom and time to engage in things that matter more to them, whether that's spending time with family or physical wellness activities.
Absolutely!
We encourage them to do so, as we know that this can make their new living spaces feel more familiar and comforting. Whether they want to decorate with family photos, favorite furniture, or beloved artwork, they can put these up in their new apartment home.
Seniors who are just about to or have recently moved to assisted living can feel like they belong by getting to know the staff and their neighbors. A simple hello with a smile can already be a great way to start a conversation and build new connections.
New residents should also consider participating in community activities and events. Whether it's daily morning exercise, an art class, a dance program, or a game night, we offer all these and more at Bennett Place Assisted Living.
Seniors are free to join all of them, which can help them integrate faster into the community.
At Bennett Place Assisted Living, each spacious assisted living apartment boasts modern touches for comfort, convenience, and safety. To top it off, they're only steps away from our community's many other amenities, from our lovely outdoor spaces to our lounges, activity room, dining area, and on-site salon.
So, if you or an older loved one is considering transitioning to assisted living, we invite you to explore Bennett Place Assisted Living in Albany, IN. Our pet-friendly community and compassionate staff look forward to showing you around so you can see for yourself why we're your premier choice for senior living.
Call us today to book a tour!