Wesley Terrace Methodist Home for the Aging Retirement Homes

 Web Site : www.members.tripod.com/~kays/ index.html
 CONTACT
  Ann Adams
 ADMIN
  Kay Sanders.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Dr Michael Lisenby.
 NURSE DIR
  Cynthia Yount, RN.
 MARKET DIR
  Sun Adams.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Reshea Farr.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Pamela Baker.
 MAINT DIR
  Donald Farr.
 FOOD SERVICES DIR
  Doug Rowan.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms
   Semipriv rooms
   Max res 21
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 92
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Swimming pool
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Group exercise
 NURSING SERVICES
  Skilled nurs beds 75
   State-licensed nurs home
   State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1984
 OWNER TYPE
  Religious
   Non-prof
 OWNER
  Methodist Homes for the Aging Corp
 AFFILIATIONS
  Methodist Home for the Aging Corp

Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity.