Garden Place of Columbia provides both Assisted Living and Independent Living, allowing residents to move between levels of support as needs change. The health team can manage moderate dementia and a range of medical conditions, including oxygen use, diabetes that requires either oral medications or injections, special diets, behavioral or combative issues, and residents who are awake throughout the night. A 24-hour nurse is on call, and Personal Emergency Response Systems immediately alert staff if help is needed. For specialty care, the community brings in podiatry services, accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses, and offers a dedicated therapy room for rehabilitation or strengthening exercises.
Daily care is backed by round-the-clock on-site staff members who have passed background checks and are supervised by an activity director. Residents who need help bathing receive full assistance, while support with eating, dressing, or toileting is available on a some-assistance basis. Mobility aid ranges from standby supervision and walker support to wheelchair assistance and a one-person transfer. Building security is maintained through 24-hour staff coverage and controlled entry, and behavior monitoring is routine for residents who may wander or act out.
Apartments feature options like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable service, furnished setups, housekeeping, and scheduled laundry. Because layouts differ, not every unit includes every feature, so prospective residents should confirm details during a tour. Independent Living residents can opt for medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and a monthly meal plan, giving them safety nets without surrendering autonomy.
Dining is handled on an order-as-requested basis, and snacks are available throughout the day. Menus accommodate physician-ordered diet modifications for diabetes, low-sodium needs, or other restrictions, and a private dining room can be reserved for family events. Independent Living participants may purchase the monthly meal plan or choose to cook in their own kitchenettes, with staff still able to track nutritional intake when requested.
Resident life extends beyond the apartment. Parking is offered, transportation can be arranged for appointments or shopping, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Residents may smoke in designated outdoor areas, keep pets, visit the barber/beauty shop, work out in an exercise room, and attend wellness programs in the on-site center. Internet access, communal gardens, religious services, and concierge support are available, and special-interest clubs ensure social engagement. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
