The Arbor at Opelika sits at 1001 Fox Run Parkway, and it has a small and friendly community with room for just 32 residents, which makes it easy for people to know each other and for the staff to offer personal care. The community has many kinds of housing, like detached homes and one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments, all designed for comfort and easy use. There are several care options, including independent living for people who want to live on their own with a little bit of extra help if needed, assisted living for people who need daily support, skilled nursing for those recovering from a hospital stay or who have health challenges, and special memory care in a safe and secure area for people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. The place also provides ambulatory care, diabetic care, wound care, medication management, incontinence care, and help with day-to-day activities, like getting dressed, bathing, and taking medicine.
Inside, the rooms are clean, accessible for wheelchairs, and have amenities like Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, and air conditioning, so residents stay comfortable. The staff speaks English and stays on-site all day and night, ready to help with whatever's needed. They also run personalized programs like A Purposeful Day, which fills the calendar with things to do, such as art classes, brain fitness with Dakim, yoga, stretching classes, music sessions, movie nights, trivia, pet therapy, gardening, and even visits from chaplains and other religious leaders for devotional activities. There's a focus on memory-enhancing activities and special care in secure, enclosed courtyards, so people with memory issues have a safe place to walk or garden.
Meals are provided in a main dining room, or brought to a resident's room if needed, and the kitchen makes sure food meets individual diet needs, with low- or no-sodium and no-sugar options, and special dining programs for variety. Residents can bring cats or dogs with them as long as they're under thirty pounds, and there's smoke-free living indoors with an option to smoke outside. The property itself is surrounded by trees, has plenty of indoor and outdoor walking paths, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, a ballroom, game rooms, piano, billiards lounge, fitness center, an indoor atrium, and raised garden beds, so there's always space to relax, play, and get fresh air.
Besides a beauty salon, barber shop, library, woodworking shop, and movie theater room, The Arbor at Opelika has a TV lounge, computer center, and even a general store, with uncovered parking and transportation services for residents, whether it's a complimentary ride or at an extra cost. There's a security gate, wander guard system, and secured community design, especially for memory care, so safety is top priority. Services also include housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and personalized care plans that adjust as someone's needs change, so people can "age in place" without having to move for a higher level of care. The Arbor sits close to public transit, has nearby pharmacies, doctors, restaurants, cafes, a park, and a place of worship, so families don't have to travel far for anything extra. This mix of care, comfort, activities, and a sense of community helps residents feel at home, supported by genuine and attentive staff in a bright, homelike, and secure environment.
