Ventana by Buckner offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care within one community, allowing residents to move to the level of support they need while remaining on the same campus. The health team is prepared to manage conditions common to aging adults, including residents who wander during the day or night, elopement risks, combative behaviors, oxygen therapy requirements, specialized diets, and diabetes controlled by oral medication. Advanced dementia care is supported, giving families an option when cognitive decline progresses.
Round-the-clock clinical oversight includes a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse on site 24 hours a day, with an additional nurse on call for emergent needs. Every direct-care employee has passed background checks, and awake night staff monitor the floors. Safety measures—fenced outdoor areas, alarmed doors, WanderGuard technology, pull-cord alerts, and personal emergency response systems—help prevent unsupervised exiting. A dedicated activity director adapts engagement programs for various cognitive and physical abilities, and on-site podiatry eliminates the need for many outside appointments. Full assistance is available with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the transfer team can accommodate anything from supervision with a walker to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for bed-bound residents.
Residences range from traditional apartments with private bathrooms to larger floor plans, and many include independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or decorate for a personal touch; not every unit features every amenity, so it is best to verify during a tour. Independent Living residents receive medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, laundry service, and scheduled maintenance, letting them focus on leisure rather than chores.
Daily meals are prepared by the culinary staff and served restaurant-style, with both set menus and made-to-order selections available at each seating. Between meals, snacks are stocked and accessible. Therapeutic diet accommodations—diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical-soft, and other physician-directed modifications—are routinely provided. Independent Living residents can opt into a monthly meal plan, offering flexibility for those who occasionally prefer to cook in their own kitchens.
Community amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, an exercise room, a movie room, a wellness center with internet access, communal gardens, and on-site religious services. A barber and beauty shop, stair glide access, outdoor smoking areas, and scheduled transportation round out the conveniences. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
