Creston Village offers a mix of care options and plenty of features, so folks can get help with just what they need, whether that's independent living, assisted living, or memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and there are also adult day care, nursing, rehab, respite, and hospice services. Residents see wide open, sunlit spaces as soon as they come in, with a comfortable lobby and reception area where you can relax, and there are large dining rooms that let in plenty of natural light, and if you like, you can eat outdoors in a nicely landscaped courtyard on a shaded patio. Apartments have things like kitchenettes, dining areas, walk-in showers, grab bars, walk-in closets, and modern fixtures, and you can pick from different sizes if you're in assisted living or memory care, and most units have individually controlled air and basic cable. The memory care area is in a separate, secure building built to keep people safe, and the staff use technology that sounds an alert if someone tries to wander off, so people who tend to wander or act out physically can be cared for safely, and the staff can handle things like aggressive or exit-seeking behavior when it happens, and they provide 24-hour supervision with reminders for activities like grooming and toileting, which is mighty helpful for folks who need extra support.
Dining is flexible, with seasonal, chef-prepared meals served every day, including vegetarian choices, and you can eat in a restaurant-style dining room, have food brought to your room, or share meals with guests if you'd like, and there are snacks between meals too. Housekeeping and laundry are part of the package, and there's weekly service to keep things running smoothly and keep everyone comfortable. Regular check-ins, ambulation and help, and health and wellness checks all happen as part of daily care, and nurses, RNs, and LPNs are on-site or visit often, providing medication management, insulin administration, blood sugar checks, and handling medical needs as they come up. For folks with incontinence, there's care for that, with reminders and help as needed, plus the staff help with dressing, bathing, dining, and keeping track of health changes over time, which you can't always expect everywhere.
The community's set up to make life easy and enjoyable, with big open areas both inside and outside, like paved walking paths, raised garden beds, and enclosed courtyards where you can sit in the sun or shade and watch the hills around Paso Robles, Atascadero, and Templeton, and there are visits out to do shopping or take part in outings if that suits you. Daily activities include all sorts of things like stretching, yoga and chair yoga, art classes in a bright art studio where you can use supplies and show off your work, karaoke, movies in a theater room with stadium seating and a popcorn machine, trivia, Wii bowling, and wine tasting, plus gardening and intergenerational programs for folks who like to keep busy. There's a fitness center, a recreation and activity room, a library, and an entertainment room with a fireplace, and in the memory care section, art programs and a salon offer familiar comforts.
Pets are welcome if you have a dog or a cat, and the staff help residents stay active, independent, and as self-sufficient as possible. There's a program called Connections, which focuses on evidence-based dementia care to help reduce confusion and make life predictable and pleasant for folks who need that extra structure, along with support for behavior tracking and management. Beautician services are available on-site, spa services too, and devotional services happen offsite. Security's taken seriously, with the property and memory care areas secured so folks are safe at all times, and there's complimentary transportation for doctor visits, shopping, and events. Residents can count on personal attention, structured programs that help them make friends and stay engaged, and dedicated caregivers on hand around the clock. Smoking isn't allowed indoors, but there's plenty of room outside to walk and enjoy the weather. The focus at Creston Village really comes down to helping people live at their own pace and enjoy time with others, with the right amount of help nearby-without too much fuss or pressure.
