Artis Senior Living of Woodbury sits in a quiet neighborhood at 8155 Afton Road, surrounded by forest views where things move at a peaceful pace and the air feels fresh. The building offers memory care and assisted living with trained staff on-site around the clock, including a licensed nurse, which means someone's always there if anything comes up. Residents can choose from furnished suites, all with helpful features like a shadow box for personal keepsakes, high ceilings, and large windows that let in lots of natural light, and there's clear attention paid to making everything accessible, like ADA-compliant toilets, walk-in showers, and wheelchair-ready sinks where available.
What makes this place unique is its focus on helping people living with dementia keep as much independence as they can-staff design care plans based on each person's needs and involve families and doctors in the process. The community itself is set up to feel familiar and safe, with four local neighborhoods, each with its own living room, dining room, kitchen, and front porch, and the whole indoor space adds up to over 10,000 square feet, which means residents don't feel boxed in. Residents also have more than 12,000 square feet of secure outdoor patios, porches, and walking paths where they can get fresh air or visit with loved ones.
Staff here use many approaches to make daily life easier for people with memory problems. Activities fill the schedule, with a wellness center, art studio, live music, fitness routines that suit all stages of dementia, and even open mic events and community programs. Meals are cooked by a chef, and there's a barbershop and beauty salon, so most needs can be met without leaving the grounds. For folks interested in spiritual support, both onsite and offsite devotional services are available, and therapy options like music therapy, reminiscence sessions, and sensory activities help residents feel connected.
The community stands out for its support of caregivers too, with resources about dental care for homebound seniors, travel tips for those with disabilities, information about assistive technology, and advice on how to talk with people who have dementia. There are online tours, monthly outings, and a resource directory for local services, which helps families and seniors make informed decisions. With consistent caregivers, a staff that gets to know residents, and a facility that balances safety, dignity, and choice, Artis Senior Living of Woodbury treats each person as an individual while offering activities and care that make life fulfilling. The place is run with input from Alzheimer's Speaks LLC, drawing on the latest knowledge about memory care, and gets strong reviews-most folks who've lived or visited here rate it 4.6 out of 5, which says something for how people feel about the experience.
