Fairport Baptist Homes is ready to lease units in its new Assisted Living Community. When complete, it will have 33 one-bedroom units with nine a little larger to accommodate couples. The apartments feature a bedroom and bathroom with grab bars for easy maneuvering during showering. A call cord is included in the bathroom and above the bed for residents to request help if needed. The staff will carry wireless phones to immediately communicate with residents. The units also include a modern kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave oven as well as a living room. Residents will furnish the apartments with their own belongings for a more personal touch.
Residents will also have access to common areas for dining, socializing or watching TV just outside their doors. There will be 11 apartments per floor. Each floor has a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, parlor and laundry facilities. Services include: three meals a day and accommodations for special dietary needs; light housekeeping and laundry services; 24-hour nursing support; help with medications and an in-house pharmacy; social, recreational and spiritual activities; and a beauty salon and barber shop.
These apartments are designed for people who should no longer be in their own homes but don’t need skilled nursing. The Assisted Living Community is wedged between independent living and needing skilled nursing. This approach is to help provide a continuum of care for seniors so they can stay in their community and get the services they need.
Fairport Baptist Homes is home to many seniors who require skilled nursing care. It also offers a variety of services including subsidized housing apartments, retirement communities, adult day care, community case management, transportation and child care services.
Excerpts from Golden Times, Volume 33, No. 20