Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a senior living community in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that's spread out on more than 150 acres with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, spring-fed ponds full of fish, and lots of green space and wooded stretches, including 34 acres of hardwood forest where you'll find native plant gardens, protected riparian areas, and clearly marked walking trails with benches. The community's active Resident Green Committee leads efforts to educate people about wildlife, get rid of invasive species, plant more native trees, and care for 35 monitored bluebird nest boxes, sharing their data with the Virginia Bluebird Society. Over 130 trees across the Sunnyside campus are marked with signs, and residents can pick up printed or electronic maps and handouts to learn more about the native plants and trees they'll see on walks. For living options, Sunnyside has villas, cottages, garden homes, and apartments for independent living, along with private rooms for assisted living, skilled nursing care, long term care, memory care, and respite care, and there are flexible funding choices like private funds, Medicaid, and Medicare. Resident safety stays a focus with a 24-hour security system, controlled access to buildings, and an emergency response system, and pets are welcome here too. Residents use fitness classes, a swimming pool, and the Broaddus Vitality Center to keep up their health, and there are also outings, day trips, and social gatherings, plus furnished meals with flexible plans, housekeeping, spa services, transportation for errands, and even home care services if needed. Sunnyside's on-site medical services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and outpatient therapy, and they have virtual tours so people can look around from home. Sunnyside holds a not-for-profit status, and it's been around for over 113 years, recognized for trying new programs, best practices, and strong care, with an activities calendar, social and cultural programs, and outdoor walking paths that weave through lakes, fields, and forest. The facility shares its bigger organization with two sister communities, Summit Square in Waynesboro and King's Grant in Martinsville, both in Virginia.