Dr. Roy A. Burkhart Center in Columbus, Ohio, offers different kinds of senior living and care, including assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and accommodations for people needing brain injury rehabilitation, all in a friendly setting where folks can get a care plan made just for them. The center has 74 assisted living units, with choices like studio, one-bedroom, and semi-private apartments, many of which include things like washers and dryers, non-slip floors, kitchenettes, private ADA bathrooms, large closets, and even smart room designs, plus safety features like keypad entry and 24-hour security so people feel safer moving around. Meals come three times a day with snacks, and there's help for special dietary needs, diabetes, allergies, and even pureed foods if that's needed, plus there's all-day dining in a big community dining room and sometimes in a private dining area.
Staff here include licensed nurses, registered nurses, doctors doing monthly health check-ups, and teams of therapists and caregivers trained especially to support folks with Alzheimer's, dementia, or brain injury, and there's always someone nearby with a 24-hour call system in case of emergencies or for help with taking medicine, bathing, dressing, moving around, or even if someone needs help with feeding or incontinence problems. Residents who want therapy can get occupational, physical, or massage therapy services on-site, and there's medical monitoring, support with moving from place to place, care for folks who have trouble walking, and even programs focused purely on brain injury recovery.
There's a bunch to do each day, like group outings, resident-run activities, arts and crafts classes, birthday and holiday parties, movie nights in the theater room, and chances to join fitness programs or enjoy daily exercise. There are walking paths, gardens, landscaped courtyards, reading areas, a library, a hair salon, a café, computer sections, and game rooms so folks can always find a spot to sit and visit or spend time on their own if they'd rather. Memory care programs are available, as are support groups and counseling for families, all set up to help reduce frustration, increase comfort, and keep people feeling like themselves.
Folks who have pets can sometimes bring them along but need to check on rules and restrictions, while community pets visit for therapy sessions. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services come regularly, and there's help with moving, plus scheduled transportation for doctor appointments and other trips as needed. Everything from preventive health screenings to wellness programs and mental wellness support happens here, with services that focus on helping every person feel more independent and supported. Apartment and community areas have air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, parking for family, and outdoor patios for fresh air. The Dr. Roy A. Burkhart Center is licensed for assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation (Ohio license #1057R and several others for Alzheimer's and dementia), and can take in no more than 50 older adults in some of its facilities. Places like Otterbein Gahanna, Hoover Haus, Monterey Care Center, Worthington Christian Village, Mill Run Care Center, and others have different names but provide the same level of care within the community. Some facilities focus even further on helping those with specific needs from stroke recovery to helping manage diabetes and falls, making it a spot where safety, health, comfort, and kindness matter every day.
