Bluegrass Assisted Living

About Us

Established in September 2001, Bluegrass Assisted Living Bardstown and Bluegrass Assisted Living Elizabethtown are dedicated to providing programs, activities and amenities that focus on independence, encouraging individuality, and preserving the dignity of our residents, our staff, and the community in which we reside

This is Bluegrass Assistant Living’s commitment to our residents and families: We’re entrusted with the care and well-being of many aging mothers and fathers –– so keeping our commitment to them is our highest priority.

This commitment means delivering individualized care and services in a home-like environment by a well-trained and compassionate staff

One of the hallmarks of the assisted living industry is the way in which caregivers go about their work –– serving with compassion while recognizing the individuality, preserving the dignity while encouraging the independence of each resident.

To fill the special role of a caregiver, Bluegrass seeks out those with caregiving experience and a special love for and interest in seniors.

Alzheimer Care

The Alzheimer Association’s Alzheimer Care Enrichment philosophy states that people are unique and bring different life experiences, values, abilities, preferences, relationships, and needs to the caregiving situation.

In addition, Alzheimer’s is a multifaceted disease that manifests itself differently for each individual and for those who interact with them. Care for the person occurs within the context of their relationship with the caregiver, the relationship of the caregiver with the family, their relationship with other persons with dementia, and the relationship within and between families. These premises mandate individualized care.

The cornerstones of the Alzheimer Care Enrichment philosophy include:

• The care provided to persons with Alzheimer’s disease must be individualized, reflecting the person’s concerns, life history, meaning, relationships, emotions, thoughts, current needs, strengths, and preferences.
• Care of the person with AD must demonstrate compassion and concern for the individual.
• Care of the person with AD must be directed at enriching the life of the individual through meaningful activities and relationships.
• Promoting autonomy for the person with AD remains essential through all stages of the disease.

Assisted Living

Our Staff believes that all behavior has meaning and instructs caregivers of underlying experiences or needs that may not be easily expressed in words.

Truly individualized care requires a mindset shift from behavior control to one more attuned to allowing and supporting the person to be his or her unique self. Changes in functional ability are both part of the disease process and the result of excess disability, making it imperative that caregivers compassionately assess, adjust, and personalize individual caregiving routines.

Truly individual relationships and care are our goals. Meeting each resident in his/her changing reality is more effective than expecting him/her to enter our reality.