Cherry Blossom Senior Living, sitting in Columbus, Ohio, really does feel like a small town inside a building, with its white brick exterior, big portico, cupola, clock out front, and calm courtyards, and when you walk inside, you'll spot comfortable sitting areas, a lounge with a fireplace, and a dining room set up to look a lot like what many folks would hope to have at home, and people seem to gather in the Cherry Blossom Café, the Coffee Shop, or the club room for meals or a cup of coffee, and then there's always a selection of places for activities, like the on-site chapel for religious services, a movie theater with reclining chairs, and rooms set up for games, music, and art projects. Residents can choose from a range of living spaces, from deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, or even free-standing cottages with garages, and these come with high ceilings, crown molding, big windows, and kitchenettes with granite counters and stainless appliances, so the spaces don't feel cramped, and everything's built for comfort and a bit of style, and folks with memory care needs have a secured area with a staff specially trained for Alzheimer's and other dementia, and those units add even more safety and comfort for individuals who sometimes feel lost.
Care-wise, Cherry Blossom covers things pretty thoroughly, whether someone needs independent living where the aim is a maintenance-free, easy lifestyle, or assisted living with help for bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and 24-hour nursing support, and the memory care side operates as its own neighborhood with personalized programs and security, and there's also short-term respite care for folks needing a place to recover or families needing a break. The Wellness Director builds service plans for each person, and there's a nurse on staff part time, along with personal care assistants and trained aides who help with everyday needs, plus medication assistance, meal preparation, and even home care services for companionship and non-medical support.
Activity options go on all day most days, including field trips, shopping runs, outings, and regular exercise or fitness classes in the fitness center, and there are walking paths around trimmed grounds, gardens for those interested in outdoor chores or horticultural programs, along with a beauty salon for hair care, and lots of music, crafts, and games. Meals show up as either formal, restaurant-style dining or casual café eats, and residents never have to worry about laundry, linens, or housekeeping since the staff manages all that, and people who drive or have family coming by will find parking lots and guest spots outside. Pets are welcome, as long as they're not large dogs, and the entire community is set up for both safety and quick emergency response at any time.
Cherry Blossom is a continuing care retirement community run by Traditions Management, and what people see there are both indoors and out, from well-decorated rooms inside to patios with fire pits and more social spaces, and the overall feel lands somewhere between a small, well-kept neighborhood and a low-key hotel, where residents can shape their routine with as much activity, support, or quiet time as suits them. Residents needing help with independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even short stays for rehab or assessment can usually find what they need, and everyone's encouraged to join as many activities as they want or keep to themselves if they'd rather, so the routines and opportunities fit a wide variety of interests, health needs, and daily preferences.
