Woodland Ridge Senior Living is a compassionate and vibrant community that focuses on helping residents enjoy each day gracefully and comfortably. The tenured staff is thoroughly trained to assist with activities of daily living such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and eating, ensuring individual needs are met with dignity and kindness. With special expertise in memory care, staff members are skilled at engaging residents with memory impairment, helping them remain active and involved in meaningful ways.
A cornerstone of Woodland Ridge Senior Living is its deep connection to the local Smyrna and Metro Atlanta communities. Managed by a non-profit board comprised of local leadership, the care home maintains a longstanding tradition of service and involvement. Woodland Ridge is proud to support educational growth by training physical therapy and nursing students from esteemed institutions such as Georgia State University and Chattahoochee Tech. The commitment to innovation is also evident in the adoption of award-winning technologies like Simple C and It’s Never Too Late (IN2L), which are designed to enhance well-being and daily engagement.
Woodland Ridge fosters a sense of belonging and active participation in both its residents and the broader community by organizing outings to local restaurants, sporting events, and collaborations with schools and ministries. Residents frequently interact with all ages, from reading and sharing with students at an adopted primary school to packing birthday boxes for families in need. Signature events like the annual Fall Festival and the Senior Prom at a local high school further strengthen intergenerational connections and community spirit, embracing the philosophy that engagement outside the care home brings joy and purpose.
Caregivers at Woodland Ridge are selected for their compassionate hearts, and the organization continually invests in education and training. Every staff member participates in the Virtual Dementia Tour, and ongoing coaching ensures the latest best practices in dementia care are put into place. The home also takes pride in celebrating caregiver excellence, highlighted by the annual recognition of The Wanda Braziel Caregiver of Excellence, which honors a tradition of quality improvement and adherence to the highest standards of service.
Pet therapy has an important role at Woodland Ridge, recognizing the powerful bond between animals and humans to foster communication, comfort, and nonverbal connection. Structured visits from Bailey, Cooper, and Gunter—the care home’s in-house dogs—as well as baby animals from the Humane Society, are part of a robust program aimed at enhancing physical, emotional, social, and cognitive health. These experiences enrich the home-like atmosphere and promote a culture of kindness and interaction among residents and staff.
Above all, Woodland Ridge Senior Living emphasizes person-centered care, journeying alongside each resident by honoring their life history, individual preferences, and unique needs. The environment is shaped by services and programs that enable meaningful relationships and daily fulfillment, allowing every resident to feel valued, connected, and at home within this warm and supportive community.