Gardens Care Senior Living – Columbine Acres provides both Residential Care Home living and dedicated Memory Care, giving families options as a resident’s needs change. The community is prepared for the clinical challenges that come with progressive cognitive loss, including advanced dementia. Care teams monitor and redirect residents who wander morning or evening and have protocols in place to reduce the risk of elopement. Staff members are trained to de-escalate difficult behaviors, remain with residents who are awake all night, and manage oxygen therapy, specialized diets, and oral diabetic medications. With awake and asleep night shifts, someone is always on site to respond to urgent medical or safety concerns.

Daily living support is available at a full-assistance level. Caregivers can provide hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting for residents who can no longer perform these tasks independently. Transfer help ranges from simple standby supervision to steadying a walker or wheelchair, ensuring residents move safely around the building. Scheduled wellness checks and regular documentation help the care team adjust individual service plans as conditions change and keep families informed.

Most rooms feature a private bathroom, and residents may paint or decorate their space to make it familiar. Cable connections are available in many but not all rooms. Routine housekeeping and scheduled laundry service keep living areas clean and clothing fresh without burdening residents. Prospective residents should confirm which suites include the features most important to them during a tour.

Meals are prepared on site and served on a set menu that rotates to offer variety, but the kitchen can also handle made-to-order requests within reason. Snacks are accessible throughout the day, and staff monitor intake for those with smaller appetites. The culinary team works closely with nursing staff to provide texture-modified meals, carbohydrate counts, low-sodium plates, and other physician-ordered diet modifications so residents can eat safely while enjoying familiar flavors.

The property is wheelchair accessible and includes communal gardens for fresh air, an exercise room for supervised workouts, a movie room for group entertainment, and on-site barber and beauty services. Reliable internet access supports video calls and online activities. Pets are allowed in accordance with community guidelines; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.