Vista Ridge sits in Lewisville, Texas, and covers a lot of ground for folks needing a place with support, especially if they need help getting around, remembering things, or handling everyday tasks. The community includes Elmcroft of Vista Ridge, which handles both general assisted living and a separate section designed for memory care for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and they keep that memory care area secure using bracelets that ring alarms to prevent anyone from wandering off. They've got 117 licensed beds, and about 16 of those are usually meant for folks with Alzheimer's disease, which means they can look after lots of people at the same time, and you'll usually see staff available at all hours, whether it's the caregiving folks, nurses, or doctors on call. They provide apartments in different sizes-studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and semi-private rooms, all wired for cable, and they'll let some pets come along if that's what helps residents feel at home.
Residents at Vista Ridge can join group homes, attend day programs for extra community support, or use their independent and assisted living services, and if someone needs help with daily stuff like bathing, dressing, or handling their medication, the staff can step in, because they do hands-on care, transfers for people who can't walk, and offer full diabetes support except for giving insulin shots, but they'll watch and remind folks as needed. The community keeps a state license and passes regular safety and health checks, and they work closely with other care services like Atria Carrollton and Champion Services, plus offer access to psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and rehabilitation programs through Advanced Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, which you won't always find everywhere.
Folks staying at Vista Ridge can expect three daily meals prepared by a professional chef, with different options including vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, and low-sugar meals, and there's both restaurant-style dining and the option to eat in your room if you're feeling quiet that day, and guests can visit during meals too, which a lot of families like. There's a community dining area, private dining for special cards or birthdays, and community events to keep things lively. Plenty of activities fill the week, with bingo, card games, dominoes, weekly outings, gardening clubs, stretching classes, Tai Chi, yoga, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, Spanish clubs, book clubs, devotional services, and even things like sittercise and intergenerational programs that bring in folks of all ages, and an activity director keeps everything running smoothly. Residents help run activities themselves, which makes for a closer-knit feel, and there are both indoor and outdoor spaces, especially patios and secure gardens which folks enjoy when the weather's nice.
There are services to help with things like walking, wheelchair use, getting haircuts in-house, laundry and dry cleaning for linens, and transportation to doctor appointments or just to get out and about, and the building's got resident parking and common areas that make it easy to meet others. The staff can help with bowel and bladder incontinence, give reminder support for using the restroom, and care for those who need heavy assistance, including with mechanical lifts, and there's help for residents who have behavior concerns or are at risk for wandering. Hospice, respite care, and a "Best Friends™" approach to memory care aim to keep everyone comfortable and feeling respected, and families can pay using private funds, veteran's benefits, social security, or commercial insurance, with a one-time community fee and day rates for respite stays.
Vista Ridge tries to make life simple and safe through round-the-clock supervision, emergency call systems, regular health inspections, all-inclusive pricing, bilingual services in English and Spanish, and a staff on hand to care for a wide range of needs, allowing aging in place for many seniors as the years roll on.
