Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community takes in folks aged 55 and up, offering a medium-sized place for seniors who want independent living along with several extra services when needed, and you'll see right away it isn't the sort of spot where you're left alone unless you want to be, because both staff and residents tend to be warm and get to know you personally if you stick around, and there's always something going on whether you like exercise, games, Bingo, movies, or day trips, since the Activities Director keeps a full calendar and encourages everyone to join in when they can, plus the meals are cooked three times a day by a chef, with vegetarian and alternative options for those with special diets, and residents can eat at any time up till dinnertime, which is helpful for people who don't like strict schedules. The living spaces are on well-kept grounds, with walking paths, a greenhouse, gardens, and a patio for when you just want to be outside, and the apartments have walk-in closets, private bathrooms, and internet or Wi-Fi included, with all the utilities covered except personal phones.
People who use wheelchairs or need easier showers will find the rooms designed to help, and families can gather in a private dining room reserved for special visits, which makes holiday get-togethers or birthdays easier for everyone, while pets are allowed, so cats and dogs can move in too. Housekeeping staff come in every week to clean, change linens, and restock toiletries, as well as take care of any small fixes that need doing-plus there's an on-site beauty and barber salon, and games like billiards and cards, a fitness and wellness center, a theater for movie nights, and a library for quiet reading, so it's easy to keep busy or relaxed however you prefer. Some residents choose assisted living, memory care, respite stays, or even use outside providers for nursing or therapy, and the property managers live right on site and answer emergency calls around the clock, so help's always close if you need it, with a security system and communication devices in each room for safety, which helps people rest easier at night.
Transport services will drive residents to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, and group outings, and every month there's a schedule posted with cultural events, games, Tai Chi, and even Wii Bowling, some of those activities you might not expect in a retirement place, yet folks have a lot of fun, which is why there's a focus on staying as healthy and social as possible, adopting ideas from the Blue Zones to encourage movement and purpose in daily life. Dunwoody Pines doesn't take Medicare or Medicaid since it's mainly independent living, and costs depend on the size of the apartment and which services get chosen, with month-to-month leases for flexibility, and there's even an EZ Move Program that works with Seniors Need for an easier transition. Staff, including a dedicated Executive Director and Health Services Director, coordinate all sorts of care from meal planning to medication reminders, so everyone gets the support they need, and families or new residents can visit for tours and ask about available units and prices without any pressure. With all that, Dunwoody Pines sits in a scenic, convenient area close to Atlanta shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, which means residents can both enjoy the peaceful grounds and reach city activities just a short trip away.
