About Us
The Aspen is a premier assisted living community located in Brookhaven, MS. The community opened in May of 2017 and was the inaugural project for Focus Design & Development, a company based in Magee, MS. Focus Design & Development provides planning, design, building and construction of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. Its sister company, Focus Senior Living, offers management, support and consulting services and played a key role in establishing the Aspen of Brookhaven. Focus Senior Living continues to guide and direct the Aspen’s ongoing operations and is paramount to its success.
Is Assisted Living Right For Me?
The decision to move into an assisted living facility is a difficult one for many people. Leaving a home and neighborhood that they’ve often lived in for years can be a daunting proposal. Yet, once the decision is made and the resident moves in, most agree that there are many benefits an assisted living facility. A recent study from My InnerView, a National Research Corporation Company, found 91% overall satisfaction rates from assisted living facility residents. What are some reasons that you might choose to make the move to assisted living? Here are a few:
Prepared Meals
As they age, it can become more difficult for senior adults to get to the grocery store and prepare meals. They find it tedious to cook for only one person, so proper nutrition becomes a real concern. Our facility offers three meals a day under the supervision of a trained chef.
Convenience
Our Directory of Culinary Services is a trained chef with many years of experience in both senior nutrition and gourmet dining. Dining at The Aspen is not your typical institutional cuisine; we feature fresh, healthy, and delicious options for our residents’ pleasure.
Medication Assistance
It’s often a great relief to families of senior citizens to know that their loved ones are receiving assistance with medication. If a son or daughter doesn’t live close by, they don’t always know whether their parent is taking proper care of himself or herself. There is peace of mind in knowing they are being monitored and cared for daily.
Safety and Security
Senior citizens who are living alone are frequently targeted by criminals. The Aspen offers a safe and environment where residents can come and go freely but are able to live in a secure setting where they can maintain their privacy.
Cost
Most residents are truly surprised to see that their cost of living goes down when they move into an assisted living facility. When they factor in the costs that they were paying for groceries, home repairs and maintenance, property insurance tax, and utilities, they find that they save money by living in a facility that provides all these things for one monthly cost. In addition, many homeowners were paying for a security system, yard maintenance, and housekeeping. All of these costs are eliminated when you move to The Aspen.
Socialization and Activity
A common complaint among seniors living at home alone is that they are lonely and bored. It can be hard to get out of the house to do the activities they have been accustomed to. Our facility provides planned social activities including card games, exercise, programs, and more, and residents have an opportunity to make new friends. Our residents enjoy eating together, taking walks, and watching TV in the gathering room.