Creekside at the Village, part of Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus, Ohio, sits close to forested greenspace and Alum Creek Trail, with gardens and patios designed by Franklin Park Conservatory, so folks get pretty trees and nice walking paths with a peaceful setting to go outside and get fresh air, which is something people seem to enjoy as they get older and like spending time with others or just having quiet time. The community gives many living choices for seniors starting at age 55, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and senior housing, while the Heritage Tower and Bexley Heritage Apartments give subsidized housing options for folks who need them. Residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, some with full kitchens, washer and dryer units, individual temp controls, and even patios, porches, or walk-in closets, depending on the floor plan, and folks have cable TV, utilities included but pay for their own telephone and internet. The community takes pride in a large Jewish population, about 95%, and offers religious and cultural services, so you'll find a full-time Rabbi, regular Shabbat services, and other multifaith spiritual care, with Protestant, Jewish, visiting Rabbi, and chaplain services happening both on and offsite.
The dining room has an elegant look with its round tables, fireplace, and balcony, and people get meals prepared by a top Columbus chef, including Kosher choices, with table service, private dining areas, a Creekside Cafe open to the public, and room service or guest meals if family comes by. Activities are planned to keep people connected and busy, with scheduled outings, group trips, arts and crafts, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, movie nights, and educational programs-not to mention field trips with the Jewish Community Center and full access to fitness centers and the swimming pool there, which seems to help people stay active and meet others. Modern amenities include a fitness center, library, game room, arts room, movie theater, piano parlor with a baby grand, beauty salon, raised-bed garden, putting green, fireplaces in common spaces, cozy sunrooms, and a welcoming lobby where folks can sit and chat with visitors, plus private dining spaces for special events. There's a strong focus on safety and support, with a 24-hour awake staff, on-site nurses, emergency alert system, building security, and regular nurse visits, plus skilled nursing, memory care at the Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage, and long-term care at Wexner Heritage House, with specialized help for memory issues, diabetes care, rehab, hospice, and more.
Transportation is easy, since the community has both complimentary rides scheduled every day and paid options for special outings, valet parking, plus banking services, so errands and doctor appointments don't become a big worry, and residents can see doctors from places like OhioHealth Primary Care or use on-site medical, rehab, dialysis, lab, and other care. Creekside at the Village lets folks keep pets, offers housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, maintenance, and landscaping, takes care of building upkeep, provides concierge services, and coordinates with home health or hospice if someone needs it, and residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication, or transfers when needed, with personal care plans made for each person. Some rooms have fancy extras like den spaces, more than one bathroom (in two-bed units), modern finishes, and cherry cabinets, and the whole place is made to be easy for wheelchairs or walkers. People who want to stay only for a short time can use respite services. Daily life supports older adults' independence as much as possible, but folks who need extra attention don't get left out. Staff receive special caregiver training, and there's a big focus on health and wellness to keep everyone feeling comfortable and safe.
Altogether, Creekside at the Village offers many living choices, support for different care needs, and a warm social environment, especially for Jewish seniors and their families, though everyone gets medical, social, and spiritual care, with a good mix of privacy, help when it's wanted, and community life on a pleasant wooded campus in Columbus.
