We aren’t your grandma’s assisted living! Some call it The Dude Ranch.
Our focus for our guys is maintaining as much independence as possible while fostering safety and promoting their happiness.
At Peace of Home we know how important it is for your guy to be content and well cared for while remaining safe as he ages (gracefully or otherwise). With this in mind, we do things differently here. No mandatory early-morning wake-up times. No forced participation in social activities. Nobody insisting he eat his vegetables.
We firmly believe it is the home of our residents, and grown men should be able to do what they want in their own home so schedules are individualized to each resident (within reason of course). Our focus for our guys is maintaining as much independence as possible while fostering safety and promoting their happiness. We aren’t a fancy, boutique-resort type of assisted living. We are a comfortable, caring home where we keep things down-to-earth and light-hearted.
We are a home that caters to male residents. We call it The Old Fart Frat House. Some call it The Dude Ranch. Either way, no doilies, no knitting circles, no pink shower totes. Here we have recliners and football and toiletries are kept in toolboxes. No apologies. Pride is optional. Pants are encouraged. We welcome both hospice residents and those with dementia. Sense of humor required. Space is limited and we often have a wait list so it’s best to contact us well before an immediate need arises.
Meet our Caregivers (aka: the bro-fessional staff): Trained caregivers who know sarcasm, CPR, and when to pretend they didn’t hear that belch. Other things they excel at that help things run smoothly include :
- Locating the lost TV remote for the 87th time today
- Untangling oxygen tubing like professional bomb-technicians, even when it’s wrapped around the recliner footrest
- Immunity to Dad jokes and flatulence
- Listening to the same “back in my day” story 109 times and laugh like they’ve never heard it before
- Differentiating between “I fell” and “I’m just being dramatic”
- Easily handling nose hair situations upon request
- Patiently explaining what a bluetooth is and getting his phone reconnected to wifi
- Quickly deciding whether it’s a medical emergency or a decision he made about a 3rd servings of last night’s tacos
- Unfazed by loud snoring, louder opinions and occasional accidental nudity
*Caregiver on duty 24/7 for any assistance or care needs throughout the night.
Three “Dude Food” meals daily, plus snacks.
No kale, no cucumber sandwiches, no tea cakes.
