Senior Living Communities in Denton, Garland, & Grand Prairie

Our Assisted Living Facilities

Residents at Mayberry Gardens have as much independence as they want with the knowledge that personal care and support services are available, if and when they are needed. Assisted living communities are designed to provide residents assistance with basic activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and more, as well as offer medication assistance and reminders. Assisted living, however, differs from nursing homes in that medical services are not provided and the environment is much more homelike.

Assisted Living Facilities

About Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living

Mayberry Gardens is a special Assisted Living community providing family-style living for Seniors who need assistance with day-to-day activities, but do not require full time skilled nursing care.


Each of our homes is designed to accommodate 15 residents in a beautiful home like setting, allowing for both privacy and social engagements.


Mayberry Gardens homes are truly home like, where new residents can adjust quickly, and feel comfortable and secure.


Daily Activities are designed to meet the needs and interests of each individual. Our professional staff provide with all activities of daily living, giving gentle, loving care.


Mayberry Gardens offers type A and type B Assisted Living as well as Memory Care

Services Needed vs Services Provided

It is important to identify and understand the exact needs of your loved one, and to assess their current physical and mental condition as well as what their needs are likely to be in the future. Here are some of the questions to think about in order to make the right choice:

1) Does your loved one need help getting out of bed in the morning?
2) Do they need help getting dressed and/or with grooming?
3) Can they get to the breakfast table unassisted?
4) Do they need help feeding themselves?
5) Many seniors take medications in the morning – do they need monitoring or assistance?
6) After breakfast, can they safely undress and shower themselves on a wet or slick floor?
7) Can they get themselves clean if they bathe themselves unassisted?
8) Will they even take a shower or bath in the first place without encouragement or direction?

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Types of Assisted Living Care Offered at Mayberry Gardens

Residents of Mayberry Gardens and other assisted living facilities often need different levels of care. More independent residents (Type A) need less daily oversight, but still need assistance with certain activities. Other residents may require more care, including help with dressing and bathing (Type B). Mayberry Gardens offers the right care, tailored to the needs of these different types of residents:

Type A Resident Services

  • 24 hour watchcare
  • Emergency call system
  • Medication Management
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Laundry and linens
  • Activities
  • Cable & Internet

Residents in Type A must be able to evacuate without assistance

Type B Resident Services

All Services for Type A Residents Plus:

  • Higher staffing ratio
  • Incontinence care
  • Transferring assistance
  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming


Residents DO NOT have to be able to evacuate without assistance

Meals

Resident activities

Meals are often the highlight of the day, as they provide a chance to gather and share food with friends. A facility’s menu and meal preparation program can make a big difference in whether your loved one is excited about the new day or not. At Mayberry Gardens, we offer 3 home cooked meals each day and family-style living that encourages socialization, especially at meal times.

Activities

Activities can be as important as food to many residents. Their mental and physical wellbeing can be tied to the activities available to them from day to day. Of course, this isn’t always the case. Some prefer to do things on their own or with a few close friends rather than participating in organized group activities. The purpose of a facility’s activity program is to make a variety of interesting things to do available to the residents and then encourage maximum participation.

At Mayberry Gardens, we offer a variety of activities each day which are intended to appeal to each of our residents. In addition, our facilities offer walking paths to encourage physical activity, as well as internet connections and cable television for relaxation and downtime.

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Final Thought – The Feeling of the Assisted Living Home

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This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the considerations in choosing an assisted living facility, but these are some of the most important. After all your investigation and inquiring about how things are set up and managed in each facility you consider, it really comes down to the feel of the environment. If you are looking for a homelike atmosphere, does it feel that way when you walk in? If you want social and/or fast paced, do you see that type of activity when you visit the facility? Talk to your loved one and determine what feels right, and then move in that direction. You will rarely go wrong once you’ve done your homework and things feel right. At Mayberry Gardens, we strive to provide an atmosphere that helps our residents feel at home and excited to wake up each day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living

Navigating the world of assisted living can be overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with numerous questions and concerns. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about assisted living.

The facility’s month rate plus “add on fees” cannot be ignored in the decision making process. Facilities in the Metroplex have rates ranging from $3,000 at the low end to over $6,000.00 per month, depending on the size of the room/apartment and the services provided to the resident. Most of these facilities are “private pay” meaning they are not Medicaid facilities or connected to any kind of Community Based Assistance programs. The resident and the family shoulder the burden of the full costs. Consequently, you will want to ask a lot of questions related to pricing and what is and is not included in the monthly fee.

At this time we are not set up to accept Medicaid.

Generally speaking Type A residents can ambulate by some means unassisted. Type B residents can not. Type B residents are, for the most part, unable to transfer without assistance and would require staff assistance in the event of an emergency.

In a Type A facility, a resident:

1) must be physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility without physical assistance from staff, which may include an individual who is mobile, although non-ambulatory, such as an individual who uses a wheelchair or an electric cart, and has the capacity to transfer and evacuate himself or herself in an emergency;
2) does not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; and
3) must be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.
4) must be able to demonstrate to DADS (Dept of Aging and Disability Services) that they can meet the evacuation requirements described in §92.62(b) of the Texas Administrative Code.

In a Type B facility, a resident may:

1) require staff assistance to evacuate;
2) require attendance during nighttime sleeping hours;
3) be incapable of following directions under emergency conditions; and
4) require assistance in transferring to and from a wheelchair, but must not be permanently bedfast.

In our Type A homes, the resident must be ambulatory. An ambulating device such as a “walker” or wheelchair may be used, however, the resident must be able to do so unassisted. The other important criteria for a Type A license is the resident must be able to understand and follow directions in the event of an emergency.

In our Type B homes, residents need not be ambulatory but can not be bedfast. Our staff provides assistance 24 hrs. a day to the residents in getting in and out of bed and going to the restroom.

Currently, we have 6 Type A homes, 3 Type B homes, and 2 Alzheimer’s certified unit

Yes. We can adjust and substitute some menu items to fit the dietary needs of many residents.  Dietary needs are discussed and a plan formed before resident move in.

There are no leases at all. Residents can move in and move out at will. We require a 30-day notice when moving out.

Of course. We encourage everyone to make their own room as personal and comfortable as they wish.

We have a central fire alarm system installed in each home with smoke detectors in every room. We also have an NFPA 13 commercial level fire sprinkler system installed.  Many rooms are equipped with a voice actuated intercom in case of an emergency.  We also provide an emergency call button in all our Type A rooms.

Transportation is available, with a $25.00 trip charge. If our staff stays with the resident at the appointment, there would be an an additional $25.00/hr. charge.

Mayberry Gardens provides a team approach to care.  We work with a visiting physician who regularly visits our residents and helps coordinate their care.  We also accept home health nurses, hospice caregivers, and certified private caregivers.