Friendship Village of Sunset Hills provides Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care on one campus, allowing residents to move between levels of support without changing communities. The clinical team is equipped to manage advanced dementia as well as day-to-day needs such as wound care, oxygen therapy, specialized diets, and diabetic management—including residents who use sliding-scale insulin. Staff are prepared for behaviors sometimes associated with cognitive decline, including wandering at any hour and elopement risks, and they can accommodate younger adults who require care. Transfers range from simple supervision with a walker to full Hoyer-lift assistance for bed-bound residents, so even those with significant mobility challenges can be served.
Round-the-clock clinical oversight anchors safety. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on site 24 hours a day, backed by an on-call nurse when additional coverage is needed. Night shifts include both awake and asleep staff, and every employee must pass background checks. The building is secured with door alarms, WanderGuard technology, and multiple emergency call systems that alert either staff or 911 directly. An activity director coordinates therapeutic programming, while on-site medical services—podiatry, audiology, a therapy room, and acceptance of psychiatric care plans—reduce the need for off-campus appointments.
Apartments are offered in a variety of layouts. Some units feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, in-unit laundry, and independent temperature controls, while others provide shared or centralized services; not every apartment includes every feature. Rooms come furnished but can be personalized with residents’ own belongings and fresh paint. Cable television, regular housekeeping, and scheduled laundry services are available community-wide. For those in Independent Living, the community can add medication-management oversight, housekeeping, and laundry on an à-la-carte basis, along with a monthly meal plan.
Dining options are flexible. Residents may choose the daily set menu or order à la carte, and snacks are stocked throughout the day. Meals can be enjoyed in the main restaurant, a private dining room for family gatherings, or delivered to the apartment when preferred. The culinary team supports gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chopped, puréed, and thickened-liquid diets, collaborating with clinical staff to match each plan of care. Independent Living residents who purchase the monthly meal plan have access to the same kitchens and diet-management services as higher-care levels.
The campus includes resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a pool, wellness center, exercise room, movie theater, library, quilting and woodworking shops, and communal gardens. A barber and beauty salon, concierge desk, on-site religious services, stair glides, and guest lodging add practical convenience. Special-interest clubs meet regularly, and internet access is available throughout the property. Pets are welcome, and smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Transportation services include a campus shuttle for medical appointments and outings, and the location is also close to public transit.
