A Spotlight on Carolyn: The Heartbeat of Oak Ridge Assisted Living at the Hastings Senior Expo

Carolyn

Housing Coordinator

Oakridge Assisted Living

In the bustling, warm atmosphere of the first annual Hastings Senior Expo, an event teeming with vendors specializing in senior living facilities, financial planning, elder law, and more, one individual stood out from the crowd: Carolyn, the Housing Coordinator at Oak Ridge Assisted Living​​.

If you were lucky enough to have met her, you'd quickly realize Carolyn isn't just an employee at Oak Ridge; she is an embodiment of the care, commitment, and community it represents.

Carolyn has been a part of the Oak Ridge family for quite some time. Overseeing a cozy, intimate facility, she manages 47 assisted living apartments and 20 memory care apartments​​. But it's not just about numbers for Carolyn. It's about the trust placed in her and the Oak Ridge team when a loved one moves into their care. They see it as not just looking after residents, but welcoming them into their family​​.

What makes Oak Ridge stand out in the landscape of assisted living facilities is its ethos. It's not just a building or a service; it's a community that promotes independence while providing reassurance. Whether it's medication management, bathing, dressing, grooming, or escorting residents, the Oak Ridge team ensures each resident is cared for according to their unique needs​.

So why was it important for Carolyn and Oak Ridge to be a part of the Hastings Senior Expo? In a word: exposure. Carolyn's goal was to make personal connections, to share the essence of Oak Ridge with a broader audience, and to show them the difference a community can make. She wanted to let the people know that Oak Ridge offers both private pay and medical assistance, making it accessible to a broader range of families​.

Carolyn's message to the Hastings community echoed the core values of Oak Ridge: Preparedness and understanding. She encourages families to visit communities and understand the financials before they find themselves in a crisis situation. This allows families to make informed, thoughtful decisions about their loved ones' care, rather than being forced into hurried decisions during stressful times.

Oak Ridge, represented by Carolyn, offers seniors not just a place to live, but a place to call home. A place where they can make new friends, engage in various activities, and receive exceptional, compassionate care​.

If there's one thing you should take away from this, it's that Carolyn and Oak Ridge Assisted Living are more than just a name or a booth at an expo. They are a testament to the power of community, the importance of care, and the strength of commitment. And they were at the Hastings Senior Expo not just to provide a service, but to make a difference.