Garten Countryside Home in Abilene, Kansas offers elder care as a licensed Assisted Living Board and Care Home. The community can house up to 16 residents in fully furnished rooms, including options like semi-private, one-bedroom, and studio units, so everyone has some choice about their space and there aren't too many people to get lost in the crowd. The staff help with daily needs like bathing, grooming, medication, dressing, transfers, and general health care, and there's 24-hour supervision so folks always have someone nearby. The facility feels like a big home, with housekeeping, laundry, and linen service included, and the rooms come with cable or satellite TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi. They fix home-cooked meals every day in the dining room, look after special diets for things like diabetes or allergies, and let residents enjoy meals all day, not just at set times if needed.
There's a book room, health room, garden areas with walking paths, a hot tub and sauna, social events, a hairdresser or parlor, and planned group activities, along with programs for recreation, fitness, movies, animal therapy, music therapy, and board games. The staff arrange transportation to doctors, shopping, or religious activities, and take care of medical appointment planning and pharmacy needs. Garten Countryside Home offers assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia in a safe and secure part of the building to cut down on confusion or wandering, as well as hospice care and short-term respite for those who need it. They manage medication, coordinate with healthcare providers, and handle wound care, rehabilitation, and other skilled nursing if it's needed. The community runs planned daily activities, social nights, and group programs to keep people active in mind and body, tailoring activities to support emotional and mental well-being.
Residents can join in gardening, movies, exercise, and faith-based events, and there's support with transportation and communication needs, including Wi-Fi and phone service. The environment stays quiet, familiar, and friendly, with staff that folks say are kind and helpful, working to make everyone comfortable and respected. The setting is home-like and cozy, with a focus on independence and dignity for all residents, while keeping options for those who need more support. The facility has a website at countrysidehome.net, and keeps up a presence on Facebook and Meta, sharing community news and events.
Residents don't have to worry about things like cleaning or meal preparation, and there's always staff around for help, whether for a daily need or something special. Garten Countryside Home doesn't take Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so that's something to check depending on a person's needs. The staff can accommodate people who need more physical help, like two-person transfers or insulin support, but it's best to ask specifically about these. Folks here find a safe, personal place to live with a sense of community and a variety of ways to stay active, comfortable, and cared for as they age.
