Woodland Assisted Living in Buhl, Idaho, offers assisted living for older adults who need day-to-day help but want to keep some independence, and folks usually stay in private rooms or large studios, and some even have a small kitchenette if that's what you want, and they're run by Brian Crabtree and his team, who work for Woodland Assisted Living, LLC, and you'll find only 15 residents at a time, so it doesn't feel crowded and you tend to know your neighbors, and the place keeps its business license and stays on top of rules and registration, and though they're not BBB accredited, they do follow important requirements.
Residents get support for things like bathing, dressing, or using the bathroom, and staff are around all day and night to help you move around, remember your medicine, and keep up with regular health checks, and there's always a nurse you can call, no matter the hour, and they help people with chronic conditions, like diabetes or Parkinson's. They set up doctor visits and do health screenings to stay on top of things, and if you have special diets, like needing pureed or low-sugar foods, the kitchen staff makes sure meals are safe and fit your needs, and you'll see grab bars in useful places so it's safer to get around.
Families don't need to worry about transportation, because they give free rides for medical appointments and even trips nearby, and they'll help schedule it for you, plus there's parking if you still drive. Woodland Assisted Living accepts pets, so you don't have to leave your animal behind, and you'll find walking paths, a community garden, a dining hall, and plenty of outdoor space to sit or walk, and that helps keep things relaxing with good views of the outdoors, they say, and there's exercise equipment around if you want to keep moving, and they offer fall-prevention and wellness classes, which a lot of folks find helpful.
They set up daily activities, social events, movie nights, and arts and crafts classes, so people can stay busy and see their friends, and cable TV and fast internet are already in the rooms for anyone wanting to watch a show or call family, and you don't need to worry about cleaning up, either, because housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning get done for you, and everything from meals to snacks is handled, so you don't have to cook unless you want to. They'll even help with move-in coordination, and you'll see emergency alert systems in case something goes wrong, and staff can be reached as soon as you need help. They've got apartment layouts planned for safety and comfort, with smart features and good-sized spaces, and they have rooms with telephone access and nice furnishings, and common spaces for spending time with others.
Woodland fits folks at different levels of care-if you need regular help all day or just a bit more independence, and they make sure to work with your healthcare providers, manage your medications, and offer a living arrangement that doesn't feel like work, since you won't be stuck doing chores. Special programs and activities support people who want to stay active, and the staff tries to make sure everyone finds a routine that fits them, and there's always someone on hand so nobody needs to go without help, whether that's with walking, transfers, or managing health needs, and they do allow non-ambulatory residents. If you need reminders, meal prep, or somebody to answer your questions, the staff tries to step in and help quietly, and you can enjoy the garden or just a quiet afternoon indoors, and so, Woodland Assisted Living is a small, hands-on place set up to give older adults support, comfort, and activity, all in a spot that tries to feel safe and simple.
