Choices Residential Assisted sits over on 1610 Orange St in Abilene, Texas, where folks get assisted living support in a small homelike setting that helps them with everyday tasks like dressing, grooming, bathing, and medication, and the staff is always around day and night to make sure everyone's safe and gets care when needed, which really gives peace of mind since there's also 24/7 security and emergency help. The place has room for up to 16 residents but only holds four assisted living units, so it feels smaller and easier to get to know folks, and choices for living include studios, one-bedroom places, or even communal situations depending on the needs, while safety additions like a sprinkler system and features for those who aren't steady on their feet help everyone move around more safely.
You'll hear about their greenhouse and garden spots outside, their chapel, and a snug little wellness center, and inside you'll notice things like the movie theater, the game room, a book room, and regular movie nights and activities that help keep spirits up. There's plenty of ways to stay connected too with Wi-Fi, cable TV, and chances for arts and crafts, music programs, animal therapy, and even fitness classes or a sauna if that strikes your fancy, plus board games and social groups while guest parking makes visits easy. The dining area serves meals throughout the day, and meals are adapted for diets like diabetes or special allergies, so folks usually feel taken care of, and if someone needs help eating or is on a special meal plan, staff can handle that.
Daily life gets easier with laundry service, linen changes, regular housekeeping, and scheduled transportation to doctors or errands, and they also offer things like beauty salon services, a barbershop, and on-site health support like home health visits, medication help, and wound care. There's a registered dietitian, personalized plans for dementia and Alzheimer's with special activities to help memory, and caregivers who assist with moving, toileting, and personal routines, which helps folks stay as independent as possible while still having a hand if they need one. Security's present around the clock, and the building's fitted with features for non-ambulatory residents.
Choices Residential Assisted covers assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite stays for short-term needs, and has hospice options for end-of-life care, and it keeps in close contact with healthcare providers for extra support or occupational therapy when a resident needs more help. Staff keeps up a regular routine of social gatherings, walks in the garden, community events, and wellness ideas tailored to each person, welcoming residents from the 79601 zip code and around Abilene and Taylor County. Some locations say the Wood Group, South Varner House, and Robert Thomas Foster Adult Home Care go by the same name, but all are licensed with the state of Texas, and there's a waiting list and virtual tours if folks want to look before deciding. Choices Residential Assisted is not pet-friendly, so animals can't be brought in. On Seniorly's system, this facility comes in with a score of 3.8. The goal here is to lend a hand, help folks stay comfortable, and create a calm, friendly place to call home with activities and services built around what each person wants and needs.
