The Ridge at Grandview accepts adults 55 and older and sits at 700 Corporate Ridge in Birmingham, Alabama, where you can see Double Oak Mountain and a lot of greenery. The place has an entry fee and works as a continuing care retirement community with several care types, including Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care, Memory Care, and even skilled nursing and respite care for short-term stays, so people don't have to move if their health needs change. The whole building is one level, and the floor plans offer studio and private single rooms with accessible layouts, wide walk-in showers, and even pet-friendly rules, though there are some restrictions on large dogs and visiting pets, and residents take care of their own pets. The Ridge at Grandview is licensed by the state and accepts private pay, Medicare, and long-term care insurance.
Residents get all-inclusive rates and don't have to worry about extra service charges since the rate covers a lot-housekeeping, in-unit laundry and dry cleaning, linen service, groundskeeping, repairs, pest control, trash removal, and regular maintenance. Residents can do their own cleaning or get private cleaning services, and there's also on-site laundry and a convenience store. The rooms have internet, cable or satellite TV, kitchenettes or full kitchens, closet space, climate controls, kitchen appliances, and emergency response systems.
People here can join a lot of activities, whether they want to play games in the recreation room, join a gardening group, take part in the cooking club, or get involved with the resident musical group. The Moments Matter program is for memory care, and staff are specially trained in safety, behavior management, wellness, medication management, and working with people who have dementia. Exercise classes like yoga, chair fitness, and group stretching, plus brain fitness and balance activities, are offered to help everyone stay healthy. People can walk outside on the gardens and scenic paths, sit on patios, join outdoor dining, and help shape the menu with staff who offer flexible meal plans, with choices for diabetes or low salt diets, and even get to eat all day at the restaurant-style dining room.
Community life at The Ridge at Grandview brings people together for story time, field trips, game nights, movie screenings in a private cinema, and arts and crafts in creative spaces, and there's a full calendar of activities from hobbies to wellness education, with spiritual and religious services, plus organized events that range from social gatherings to music performances. People who like convenience use free high-speed WiFi, guest and resident parking, free transportation for shopping or trips, and chauffeured group excursions, with daily help on hand for meals, medication, and personal care.
Staff are on-site 24/7 and trained in first aid, safety, immunizations, and mobility help. Residents get individualized service plans, so help fits each person's needs, and common areas include TV lounges, computer rooms, and a beauty and barber salon for haircuts and styling. The Ridge at Grandview allows community tours for families and keeps seven photos available for viewing, so people can get a sense of the place before moving in. Overall, this is a modern, easy-to-navigate community with simple comforts, attention to safety, scenic views, and a range of amenities and care options for adults looking to live with support or just some extra freedom without having to leave if health needs change.
