First Community Village sits in Upper Arlington, Ohio, right in a nice neighborhood with trees, walking paths, and a peaceful setting that people seem to enjoy, and it's been serving seniors since 1963 so there's some history there, and you see everything from independent living to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even home health and hospice, so folks can get more help as they age without having to move away, and there's this Burkhart Center there along with rehab and health centers, and all these different apartments-studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, even private rooms, some furnished, and also some cottages outside for people who want their own space but still want meals and services, and they let you keep your pet, too, which a lot of places don't, and even handle basic stuff like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to stores or outings, which saves a lot of hassle.
Residents get meals that chefs prepare, different dining spots, and there's a pub and a café bistro so you can have a coffee or enjoy a meal with friends, and they do a lot to keep folks busy and social, with things like fitness classes, swimming in the indoor pool, book clubs, movies in their own little theater, religious services, and groups for cards or crafts, even field trips to places like museums and concerts or just shopping. The staff provides help with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and skilled nursing when people need it, and there are nurses on site 24 hours, with doctor and rehab services right there, plus aging in place support for people whose health changes over time, so nobody feels left out or forgotten.
Memory care is set up to help people with Alzheimer's or other memory problems feel safe and calm, using therapies and spaces to cut down on confusion and wandering, and there are also home care aides if people want to stay at home but need help with things like cooking, cleaning, or getting around. The place even has services for folks needing short-term care or hospice, and residents have access to a full-service salon, barber shop, a wellness clinic with personal training, walking paths, gardens, patios, and gathering spaces where people can meet friends or have a quiet moment with family, and they really focus on making it comfortable no matter what stage of life you're in.
There's an emphasis on letting people live as they wish while still getting support, and you see all sorts of activities, outings, and group events with folks who are pretty social and engaged, and costs start at $4,510 for independent living, $4,950 for assisted living, and $8,850 for memory care, and the staff works hard to keep everyone safe-like they put special health measures in place during the Covid-19 pandemic-and there's always someone around to answer questions or take care of residents' needs, so it feels like a place that's set up for comfort, support, and community rather than just a place to stay.
