Woodside Senior Living sits on a big 20-acre campus and has large, single-story apartments with private screened-in patios, and you can see a lot of landscaped gardens outside where folks like to walk or just sit, and they let people bring their cats or dogs if they want. There are plenty of things to do like happy hours, trivia games, art classes, yoga, gardening clubs, educational talks, fitness programs, and even live music and holiday parties, while the library stays pretty well-stocked for quiet time. People who want faith-based activities have devotional services right on site, and anyone can join the garden clubs or other community groups. The staff includes licensed nurses and personal care companions who are around 24 hours a day, and they're known for being friendly and helpful, and there's always someone ready to help with moving in, transfers, medication, bathing, getting dressed, or anything else a person can't easily do alone.
Woodside follows the idea of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means they offer different levels of help so when someone needs more support, they don't have to leave the place they've come to call home; residents start out in independent living if they're active, or choose assisted living if they need a little more daily help, and there's a memory care section in its own secure building that was made just for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, even if someone gets confused or tries to wander outside because they have wristbands that ring alarms to keep everyone safe. The staff has training to help people with mild cognitive impairment, memory loss, or even those with difficult behaviors, and there's supervision all day, plus an emergency alert system in every apartment and a 24-hour call system. Medical needs are met by visiting nurses, podiatrists, and therapists, and they help with special care like managing diabetes or giving injections, checking on incontinence, and watching for changes in health, plus a telehealth system helps residents talk to their doctors without having to go out.
Meals are cooked to be nutritious and fit special diets, like low-salt or low-sugar, and are served restaurant-style, with room service, guest meals, and a private dining room if families visit. Extra services include a beauty salon, hospice care, transport to doctor's offices or nearby places with free rides, and a respite care program for short stays, so caregivers get a break or someone has a place to recover after a hospital visit. People can pick senior apartments if they want simple, independent living, or try a shared neighborhood home where a caregiver lives to help with bathing and dressing, or use in-home aides for non-medical company or errands. The campus has both indoor and outdoor common areas, is handicap accessible, and has high-speed internet for people who like being online, and it's close to bus lines so visitors or residents who don't drive can get around. The whole community wants folks to stay as independent as they can, and the care team keeps a focus on personal needs, medical care, and making sure everyone stays as healthy and involved as possible, and they've even gotten a couple of awards for their efforts.
