Ashby Ponds

Ashby Ponds offers senior living with several levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, so residents can age in place and receive more help as needs change over time, with support like help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and managing medicines, and residents can get assistance with daily activities along with meal preparation served in large dining rooms, even for those who need special diets for things like diabetes. There's a 24-hour call system and around-the-clock supervision, with healthcare staffing onsite and nursing support available for at least 12 to 16 hours every day, plus an on-site medical center and regular wellness visits by licensed nurses, and each residence has a locked medication cabinet for safety and security, while private rooms come with full baths, kitchenettes, and plenty of closet space, some even with custom interiors and open floor plans. Housekeeping is weekly, beds are made daily, and laundry service covers one load a week, so life's low-maintenance, and all homes include utilities, property taxes, and have features like air conditioning, basic cable TV, telephone, and wifi. The setting at Ashby Ponds feels like a resort, with lush gardens, patios, courtyards, well-tended walking paths, and ponds set among the community buildings, while residents can enjoy swimming, the fitness room, wellness center, and participate in activities like bocce ball, day trips, classes, and clubs run by community staff or by residents themselves, so there's a mix of planned and self-directed fun. For meals, there are several restaurants and cafes on campus, plus a community-operated bank and salon, and staff arrange transportation for both medical and non-medical trips-including rides to doctors' appointments and errands-making it easier to keep appointments and stay active in the outside community. The assisted living program starts at a monthly fee of $6,863 with a one-time community fee, and features private assisted living and memory care neighborhoods with rooms designed for safety, style, and comfort. The skilled nursing facility opened in 2014 with 44 beds as of 2017, all private, and offers comprehensive care with doctors, nurses, therapists, and caregivers providing ongoing support for those who need long-term or rehabilitation services, including total assistance with daily routines and medication. Ashby Ponds is a not-for-profit organization led by General Administrator Carla Rebholz, and focuses on quality care, communication between the team, and making sure residents have support from an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. With plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces, from a computer center and small library to gardens and manicured outdoor areas, residents can find places to gather or enjoy quiet time, and the activities program keeps life interesting with classes, games, and outings. Residences come in several styles, all meant to be easy to live in and maintain, with modern features, good storage, and views of the landscaped surroundings, so residents can relax and focus on enjoying their days, knowing there's help close by if and when they want it.