Forest Side

Forest Side sits right next to St. John's College High School and has 33 units spread across a two-story building, and while the facility focuses on assisted living and memory care, it also has some studio and semi-private apartments where adults 55 and older can live, and some pets are allowed as well. You'll find specially designed areas for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, including a memory care section in its own building that uses technology like wandering alert systems and bracelets to help prevent anyone from getting lost, and the staff can provide reminders for daily grooming, manage medication, and monitor diabetic care needs for people who need that kind of help. The place brings people together in four Great Rooms with full kitchens, fireplaces, and communal dining where folks can have meals, snacks, or just spend time talking, plus there are screened porches, a spa, and a walking garden for fresh air, and you can see residents join group activities like current events discussions, studio arts, music, wellness programs, afternoon tea, and neighborhood strolls when the weather's nice. Everyone gets a personalized care plan, so if someone needs light or medium assistance-such as help with bathing, using a mechanical lift, or incontinence care-the staff, including nurses and a doctor on call, are around 24 hours a day to provide supervision, transfer support, and encourage residents to stay social and active so they can continue to enjoy daily routines as safely and independently as possible. Some parts of Forest Side are purpose-built for those needing higher levels of behavioral or memory support, even for folks who have wandering tendencies or complex behavior, and meal options include vegetarian choices to suit different dietary needs. The site also allows for easier transitions as care needs increase, so people aren't forced to move away if their health changes, and there's licensed care by the state along with devotional services for spiritual support. Right now, the memory care center is closing and relocating its last residents, and there are future plans to use the facility for housing faculty and staff or expanding administrative uses for the nearby private school, but for now, Forest Side continues to provide a welcoming, home-like setting that values residents' personal histories and connection to others.