Autumn Way Assisted Living sits in Rupert, West Virginia, surrounded by mountains, farms, and open fields, and, while the building itself is pretty simple, the community there's a bit like family, where you'll find a variety of care levels including independent living, assisted living, and a memory care section that's purpose-built in its own building to keep residents safe, even if they sometimes wander. The rooms come both private and semi-private, meaning some folks have their own space and others may share, and there's an enclosed courtyard for outdoor time. Residents there can get help with things like bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and eating, with special care for folks who need support standing, sitting, or walking, even those who use wheelchairs or need transfers, including mechanical lift transfers. The staff are always present, 24 hours a day, with awake staff and nurses on site, trained for complicated situations, and folks get reminders for daily things like grooming, taking medicine, and using the restroom. There's always someone to help whether you just need a little assistance or more hands-on care-including behavioral support, dementia or Alzheimer's care, diabetes management, and monitoring for those with major medical issues.
Meals come three times daily, homemade and adjusted for special diets like diabetes or high blood pressure, and prepared by both chefs and a certified dietician, while snacks, coffee, and juice are always available, and daily housekeeping keeps things tidy. Therapy services-like physical, occupational, and speech therapy-are offered, sometimes by visiting therapists, for those who need extra help with movement or communication. Autumn Way accepts all genders, and offers outdoor smoking areas, hospice care, and respite care if families need a break or extra help for a short while. People who want to keep up their activities find a range of things to do, like craft activities, music therapy, exercise, tabletop games, pet therapy, movie nights, and regularly scheduled trips out for errands, off-site adventures, or faith-based visits, with transportation available for an extra cost, plus resident parking.
Safety is a priority, so the community includes alert systems, door alarms, a fire sprinkler system, and a secure property for those at risk of wandering. Residents who need standby help with medications, or management from staff under RN supervision, get their needs met, and those with incontinence get reminders and support. The activities calendar stays full, with on-site devotional services, a reading room, wellness spaces like a spa or steam room, and both indoor and outdoor common areas set up for either relaxing or being social, including areas for community night events. Community staff help with things like arranging visits from barbers or stylists, planning accessible outdoor areas, and coordinating transportation. Autumn Way focuses on keeping residents active, healthy, and connected, so those wishing to age in place can remain there even as their needs change. Families who are looking for someplace with a warm, home-like environment that's licensed by West Virginia's Department of Social Services, with supports for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, often look to Autumn Way for its steady, respectful care, and everyday comforts.
