Apartment Design for Senior Living at Terrabella Shelby

Nestled up next to vast areas of woodland and green on Charles Road in Shelby, Terrabella Shelby is a beautiful example of a community built with peace and quiet in mind. We also work hard to ensure that our residents are kept in as comfortable a situation as possible by leveraging high-quality apartment design techniques to balance the joy of a comfortable life with the safety required in aging-in-place apartments.

Read on to learn more about the techniques we use to foster resident independence and integrate Assisted Living and Memory Care opportunities under the same roof. Discover more about our:

• Emergency call buttons
• Individual HVAC options
• Utility availability
• Functional senior housing design in Shelby, NC

Learn what our open living areas and dedicated spaces offer to ensure you or a loved one has the best chance of peace of mind, long into retirement.

What Shelby Life Means for Our Community

We understand that Shelby weather is defined not only by its comfortable fall and spring, but also by its hot and muggy summers, as well as its often-chilly winters.

For this reason, each suite is built with a programmable thermostat that residents can adjust themselves. By allowing for self-determination of HVAC settings, we encourage community members to remain comfortable year-round in a state that matches their unique needs.

For the rest of our community space, we ensure that our residents remain at a comfortable temperature for the largest possible collection of our community. We can advise seniors in our care on the best way to cool down if they become too warm, or boost their body warmth if they find the space a little too cold.

Ensuring Easy accessibility for Shelby Residents

We have dozens of little ways in which we ensure that those enjoying our suites can do so in a level of comfort that matches their unique needs. For example:

We install lever-style handles on both our doors and our sink faucets. These ensure that those with a reduced level of hand strength can still use them with minimal difficulty.

Call buttons are positioned within easy reach.

All of our suites use private and accessible bathrooms. Due to this, those needing quick access can do so as soon as they enter their suite, ensuring their privacy. In our larger suites, this includes the use of multiple doors to provide easy access from both the bedroom and living space.

Suites have wide doorways that allow for easy access by wheelchairs and walking aids without obstructing them. We also design our suites to have as much movement space as possible in the central areas, helping people easily navigate the space.

Floor plans provide clear sight lines to ensure safe layouts for older adults, making it easier for our caregivers to interact with residents. We combine this with combined living and sleeping layouts to minimize the number of transitions that residents must undergo when performing simple tasks. For those who require our Memory Care service, this offers them additional independence due to fewer context changes, which can be confusing for residents.

Bathroom Accessibility Choices

In all of our bathrooms, we incorporate memory care apartment features, such as roll-in showers and grab bars, to support individuals when they need to stand or sit. The ease of access also means those in wheelchairs are unobstructed from their daily routines and helps prevent falls.

Our wall panel choices in the bathroom are also wipe-clean. We understand that sometimes the interactions people have in a bathroom can cause challenges, and we have taken every measure to minimize the embarrassment that might occur from this. Our maintenance staff can also ensure that the suite is tidy, with regular visits to address any issues and make necessary repairs or cleanings as needed.

We also have storage in our bathrooms, providing a space for residents to store medication, toiletries, or other essential items they need for their daily routine.

Suite Storage

We understand that transitioning to a community like Terrabella Shelby can be challenging for those unfamiliar with such a community. We want to make it as easy as possible to make that switch, and for this reason, we offer ample storage space in our suites. People who aren't ready to part with much of their property can bring items with a lot of sentimental value, placing them in the suite and storing any that may not be on display at all times.

These cupboards are also perfect for storing medical equipment or items that help one enjoy a hobby, such as a musical instrument or arts and crafts supplies.

Residents can then access them in their apartments whenever they wish to use them.

Living Space Apartment Design Goals

With kitchenette niches available adjacent to assisted living spaces, our suites enable individuals to prepare simple meals and engage in small social gatherings without worrying about cluttering their living area with plates and dishes. Residents can use the kitchenette's sink and countertop to clean items and prepare them for future guests, creating a home-like retreat with as little clutter as possible for their mental well-being.

In our bedroom areas, we make sure to include low-shag carpeting to provide for easy cleanup, especially for those who have pets that might shed hair. In bathrooms and many shared spaces, however, we install faux-hardwood floors to make them easier to clean in case of accidents.

We also use neutral colors in all our suites to avoid overwhelming our community and to provide residents with a sense of safety and security during their stay, which is particularly important as people progress through retirement.

Enjoy All Terrabella Shelby Has to Offer

We offer a selection of suites, designed to accommodate various living options that cater to the needs of other retirees, and our community's amenities include a jacuzzi spa, scenic walking paths, and restaurant-style dining. To learn more about what we can offer and discover more about our apartment design efforts, please consult with our staff and schedule a tour today.

Experience what Terrabella Shelby has to offer and discover what we can provide you or a loved one firsthand. Contact us to learn more and begin the process of finding a new community to call home today.