Oak Wood Place Assisted Living sits in a peaceful, country-like setting in Athens, Texas, and for over 50 years, the place has helped seniors in the area with health services and different types of care. The community offers three main options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and soon, Memory Care. Seniors can choose between private apartments in a two-story building or independent cottages that come with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and porches, and some floor plans go up to about 1,300 square feet. Each apartment or unit has kitchenettes, patios or balconies, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and comes either furnished or unfurnished, so residents can bring their own things if they like. Oak Wood Place Assisted Living can care for up to 50 residents, and the staff stays on duty 24 hours a day, with nursing care available for 12-16 hours, plus a round-the-clock call system in case anyone needs help.
Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, walking, bed transfers, toileting, eating, and managing medicine, and everyone gets a personalized care plan tailored to their specific needs. There's a beauty salon, fitness room, library, garden, and a game room, plus covered parking and laundry rooms. The dining hall serves restaurant-style, chef-prepared meals, and the culinary staff pays attention to nutrition and taste. The staff also takes care of housekeeping and laundry, so residents can focus on enjoying their day. People with pets can bring along their cats or dogs, because the place is pet-friendly.
The activity directors keep a full calendar with resident-run groups, music, movies, social programs, fitness sessions, and field trips. There are devotional services onsite, regular social outings, and rides to shopping or doctor appointments. Oak Wood Place Assisted Living has options for seniors who only want short-term stays or respite care too. Residents can take part in activities that help them stay active, social, and engaged, and there's an emphasis on everyone pitching in to build a family atmosphere, which the community calls being "OAK WOOD STRONG." Memory wellness and support services will be offered soon, as well. Oak Wood Place Assisted Living is licensed by the state of Texas, license number 147832, and the community aims to give seniors a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where they can stay independent but still get the care they need.
