Creston Specialty Care

Features

Housing

• 74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

• Air-conditioning
• Beauty salon
• Cable or satellite TV
• Computer center
• Dining room
• Fitness room
• Fully furnished
• Gaming room
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Kitchenette
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Private bathrooms
• Restaurant-style dining
• Small library
• Telephone
• Wellness center
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

• Community operated transportation
• Transportation arrangement
• Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

• 12-16 hour nursing
• 24-hour call system
• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Mental wellness program
• Special dietary restrictions

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Concierge services
• Fitness programs
• Planned day trips
• Resident-run activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

Creston Specialty Care in Creston, IA is a premier assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents. The community features a beauty salon where residents can receive haircuts and styling, as well as cable or satellite TV for entertainment. It also provides community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby locations.

For those who enjoy technology, Creston Specialty Care has a computer center with internet access. The dining room offers restaurant-style dining, providing delicious meals prepared by the staff. Residents can also enjoy their meals in the outdoor space or kitchenette if they prefer.

The community is fully furnished and offers housekeeping services to ensure a clean and organized living environment. It also has a fitness room and wellness center to encourage physical activity and overall health. Residents can engage in various activities such as gaming, reading in the small library, or participating in daily scheduled activities.

Creston Specialty Care provides 24-hour call system and supervision for safety and peace of mind. Assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers is readily available. The staff can help manage medications and provide special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diet.

Transportation arrangements are made both for non-medical purposes and for doctor's appointments. Move-in coordination services are also offered to assist new residents in transitioning smoothly into their new home.

In terms of nearby amenities, there are numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, hospitals located close to Creston Specialty Care. This ensures that residents have convenient access to various services and recreational activities within the surrounding area.

Overall, Creston Specialty Care strives to create a comfortable and engaging environment where residents can maintain their independence while receiving personalized care as needed.

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