Morningside of Vestavia Hills delivers three levels of residence—Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care—under one roof. The community is equipped to monitor or treat residents who wander during the day or night, who have a history of elopement, remain up all night, need wound care or oxygen, follow special diets, are under 60 years old, or manage diabetes with oral medication, injections, or sliding‐scale insulin. Care teams are familiar with the needs of people living with moderate dementia and adjust interventions accordingly.
Around-the-clock clinical oversight is anchored by an on-site registered or licensed practical nurse at all times, with another nurse on call. All team members pass background checks, and night shift staff remain awake. Safety systems include door alarms, WanderGuard bracelets, pull cords, and personal emergency response systems. The community accepts residents with psychiatric issues and coordinates audiology services and a therapy room in-house. Staff can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and can support walkers, wheelchairs, standby assistance, as well as one- or two-person transfers. An activity director organizes daily programming, and security personnel are present 24/7.
Apartments vary in size and features, but may include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnishings, individual climate controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided, and Independent Living residents can request the same services à la carte. Not every unit contains every feature, so it is advisable to verify what is included during a tour.
Meals are prepared three times daily, offered on a set menu or made to order, with snacks available around the clock. Residents may dine in the restaurant-style venue, request in-room delivery, or reserve a private dining room for gatherings. Diet options accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical chop, puréed, and thickened-liquid needs. Independent Living residents can opt for medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, and a monthly meal plan that includes a set number of dining credits.
Amenities include resident parking, exterior smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, full wheelchair accessibility, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, concierge desk, library, special-interest clubs, and scheduled transportation. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
