American Senior Communities

American Senior Communities: senior living and care in Indiana

American Senior Communities (ASC) is an Indiana-based organization dedicated to senior care. Its offerings range from independent living to comprehensive care, with a network of communities across the state. The company presents itself as a specialist in senior living and structures its services at various levels according to each resident's degree of autonomy and health needs.

Independent living: Garden Homes and apartments

Within the independent living segment, ASC offers two options. Garden Homes are designed for seniors who want the freedom to come and go but value the amenities and social opportunities of an active community. They are promoted as a maintenance-free home, with a focus on purposeful living and continued personal growth. Independent living apartments, meanwhile, seek to provide a comfortable, friendly and safe environment, with options adaptable to each person's interests and needs, offering more personal choice in terms of lifestyle and services.

Assisted living apartments

Assisted living at ASC is designed so residents can choose what assistance they need and adjust it as their needs change. Assisted living apartments can be complemented with supportive services such as housekeeping, meals, personal health care and fitness activities. The company defines itself as an expert in senior living and emphasizes its commitment to residents and their families.

Memory care at two levels

ASC offers two levels of memory care. Its person-centered, wellness-based approach provides a safe, home-like environment for those facing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Daily activities aim to keep residents engaged and foster a greater sense of purpose, fulfillment and well-being. The two levels correspond to memory care assisted living apartments and memory care within a skilled nursing community.

Skilled nursing and long-term care

Long-term care at ASC includes a variety of services for those who cannot care for themselves. When care at home is no longer possible, the organization offers 24-hour care from a specially trained healthcare team in a home-like, cheerful environment that seeks the highest quality of life. Respite care and hospice care are also offered.

Rehabilitation and therapies

ASC provides comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery services. Offerings include physical, speech, occupational and pulmonary therapy, with the goal of helping patients regain their health. These are available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition, the organization offers advanced pulmonary care and mechanical ventilation.

Decision-making resources

The company makes decision toolkits available to families for independent living, assisted living and memory care. These materials include resources and checklists; the assisted living toolkit adds information on financing, questions to ask, a community comparison chart, a resource list and frequently asked questions. The memory care toolkit is designed for caregivers at different stages of the process. It also publishes content such as the blog, the senior mental health guide, information on the Medicaid waiver and the ASC Centenarian Club program.

Awards and reviews

The organization has been recognized in categories such as best senior assisted living/living, best nursing home and best retirement or 55+ community, and was a finalist as best place to work. Resident testimonials on its website highlight the friendliness of the staff and the family-like atmosphere.