A Closer Look at Assisted Living Apartment Amenities
According to its government website, Carroll, Iowa's cost of living is nearly 18% less than the U.S. average, making it one of the nation's most affordable cities. For the same reason, this beautiful city makes for an ideal home for retirees, especially since every penny counts for many older adults.
So, if you (or an older loved one) are considering moving to an assisted living apartment, look no further than Addington Place of Carroll in Carroll, IA. Our warm and welcoming senior living community offers apartment homes with amenities that make everyday living comfortable and convenient.
Keep reading to discover how exceptional assisted living in Carroll, Iowa, looks when you choose our community.
Furnished Kitchenette
Apartment homes with spacious layouts and strategically installed senior safety features like grab bars and handrails are staples at Addington Place of Carroll, our senior living community in Carroll, IA. However, they also come with a cozy kitchenette complete with:
- A refrigerator/freezer
- A microwave
- A dishwasher
We offer these senior apartment features because we know how cooking can benefit our older residents' physical and mental well-being in the following ways.
Staying Physically and Mentally Active
Cooking involves many movements, such as slicing, dicing, kneading, and stirring. Performing these can help older adults remain physically active and maintain their fine motor skills and dexterity.
Since cooking requires organization and following recipes, it can also help seniors stay mentally engaged. Moreover, it can help them maintain a sense of independence, which is even more crucial if they require help with their other activities of daily living (ADLs).
Improving Appetite
According to a study published on the BMC Geriatrics website, poor appetite affects 15% to 30% of community-dwelling seniors. "Community-dwelling" refers to older adults living in their homes and not in long-term care communities.
When seniors cook for themselves, the wonderful smells their dishes produce, and the effort they put into creating the meals can whet their appetites and make them more likely to eat.
A Great Way to Socialize
Cooking is also a fantastic way for seniors to socialize. They can prepare meals with their friends and neighbors and enjoy their culinary creations together.
Wi-Fi Connection
Access to a reliable internet connection, such as Wi-Fi, is crucial to seniors because it can help them stay in touch with family or friends. As the Mayo Clinic points out, adults with strong social connections are likelier to live longer than those with fewer friends and close ties. They also have lower risks of health problems like:
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Unhealthy weight
The good news is that Wi-Fi is one of the senior housing amenities you or your older loved one will enjoy when you choose Addington Place of Carroll's assisted living options.
Air Conditioning
As beautiful (and affordable!) as Carroll, Iowa, can be, its summers can be hot and intolerable. According to WeatherSpark.com, the city's daily high temperatures can reach 82 °F and, in rare cases, exceed 93 °F during summer.
Older adults face higher temperature-related health and safety risks because they no longer sweat as much as they did when they were younger. As a result, their bodies are less efficient in cooling down when temperatures spike. Therefore, they must be more careful and stay in air-conditioned areas during Carroll's hot summer days.
Fortunately, comfortable senior apartments offering private, air-conditioned elderly living spaces are among the many amenities you can expect when you pick Addington Place of Carrol.
Cable TV
Cable TV can be a vital source of information and entertainment for seniors. It gives them access to news, letting them stay connected to the world while providing entertainment and relaxation through TV series, sitcoms, and movies.
At Addington Place of Carroll, we make cable TV available in our residents' apartment homes.
Window Treatments
Addington Place of Carroll's apartment homes feature window treatments that allow residents to enjoy more privacy. The treatments also help seniors feel more comfortable indoors by improving sunlight control. For instance, residents can open the treatments to take advantage of natural sunlight and close them when it's too sunny, or the sunlight causes glare.
Window treatments also help seniors better regulate the temperature in their apartment homes. In the summer, they help block outdoor heat from entering windows; in the winter, they help block frigid air from permeating the glass.
Weekly Housekeeping Services
Our senior living community provides weekly housekeeping. Through these services, we aim to make our residents' lives maintenance-free and enable them to spend more time on activities that keep them:
- Well entertained
- Physically active
- Socially connected
- Mentally engaged
Our team of professionals is also available 24/7 for emergency apartment maintenance. Whether the issue is the AC not working or a leaky faucet, rest assured that our expert team members will promptly resolve it for you or your elderly loved one.
Pet-Friendly
Pets can provide older adults love, affection, and social and emotional support. They can also encourage healthier habits by giving seniors more opportunities to engage in physical activity. Furthermore, the American Heart Association notes that according to a survey, adults over 50 reported reaping the following benefits of pet ownership:
- Feeling more loved
- Having more social connections
- Feeling less stressed
- Developing a better sense of purpose
If you or your elderly loved one can still care for a pet, consider adopting one and bringing it to live with you at Addington Place of Carroll. Our community welcomes pets because we know that pet ownership can bring seniors a wealth of health benefits.
Enjoy Our Community's Many Assisted Living Apartment Amenities
From furnished kitchenettes to Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, window treatments, and housekeeping, these are just some of Addington Place of Carroll's many assisted living apartment amenities.
So, if you or an older loved one is considering transitioning to assisted living in Carroll, Iowa, we invite you to tour our beautiful, pet-friendly senior living community. In addition to our thoughtfully furnished apartments, we offer many other amenities, including tailored personal care, engaging social events and activities, in-room dining, and senior fitness programming.
Connect with us today to schedule a tour and discover more about our community!