Sunshine Assisted Living in Alexandria delivers traditional assisted-living support with a clinical scope that handles complex conditions. The team is equipped to care for residents who wander day or night, present elopement risks, display combative or other behavioral issues, stay awake overnight, or require wound care, oxygen management, special diets, or diabetic oversight—whether oral meds, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Admission is open to adults under 60 as well as seniors, and the staff is trained to work with advanced dementia, providing a setting that can accommodate changing cognitive and physical needs.
Care is backed by a 24-hour on-site nurse, an RN/LPN presence, and an additional nurse on call to address urgent situations. Background-checked caregivers remain awake throughout the night, while door alarms, wander guards, fenced yards, and multiple emergency pull-cord and PERS systems help maintain security. On-site medical services extend to podiatry, audiology, dental visits, and a therapy room, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the staff can manage mobility needs ranging from walker support to two-person and Hoyer-lift transfers, including care for bed-bound residents.
Apartments can include a private bathroom, kitchenette, furnished layouts, individual climate controls, cable, and the option for residents to paint or decorate; housekeeping and in-unit or scheduled laundry service are provided. Not all accommodations have every feature, so prospective residents should verify specific room configurations during a tour.
Dining offers a set menu, an on-order option, and anytime snacks. Meals may be taken in the restaurant-style dining room, privately in the resident’s apartment, or in a reserved private dining space for family visits. The kitchen can prepare gluten-free dishes, vegetarian plates, mechanical-chopped or pureed textures, and thickened liquids to meet physician-ordered diet modifications.
Residents have access to parking, outdoor smoking areas, and a pet-friendly policy—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Common-area features include wheelchair-accessible pathways, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, stair glide, concierge desk, library, pool, and organized special-interest clubs. Transportation options cover proximity to public transit, scheduled shuttles for medical appointments, and a town-car service for other errands.