The Colonnades in Charlottesville offers three levels of residency—Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—with the clinical depth to handle advanced dementia and a wide range of chronic medical needs. Care teams manage residents who wander at any hour, are at risk for elopement, display combative or other behavioral issues, require specialized wound treatment, receive oxygen, follow physician-ordered diets, or live with diabetes managed by oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Younger adults under 60 who need support are also accepted, and the community can adapt services as needs change.
An on-site RN or LPN is on duty around the clock, supported by awake overnight staff and an Activity Director who coordinates therapeutic programming. Entry points are alarmed, background checks are completed for all employees, and residents can summon help through pull cords and personal emergency response systems. The therapy room accommodates rehabilitation services and psychiatric follow-up. Direct care can include full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and transfer help ranges from standby to two-person assistance or a Hoyer lift for bed-bound individuals. Walkers and wheelchairs are easily accommodated.
Apartments vary in size and features; some include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnished living areas, independent temperature controls, cable service, and in-unit laundry, while others rely on scheduled linen and laundry service. Residents may paint or decorate their rooms subject to community guidelines. Weekly housekeeping is provided, and Independent Living residents can opt for light housekeeping, personal laundry, and a monthly meal plan.
Dining options include a set daily menu, made-to-order selections, snacks between meals, and in-room service for those who need or prefer it. A private dining room is available for family gatherings. The culinary staff manages physician-ordered diets such as gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chopped, puréed, and thickened liquids, and can coordinate other special dietary requirements.
On-site conveniences include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and wellness rooms, a movie theater, library, pool, concierge desk, internet access, communal gardens, special-interest clubs, and scheduled religious services. Transportation is provided via community vehicles and a town car for individual appointments. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
