Ashton Oaks Assisted Living sits at 1509 Warm Springs Rd in Columbus, GA, and gives seniors a safe, supportive place to live with many services to help with daily life, and, well, there's lots to say because they really do cover a lot of ground, for one thing you'll find 42 single-level suites, each with a big closet and a private, handicapped bath, so residents can get around easier and not have to fuss with stairs, and those rooms have three different layouts to pick from which gives people some choice. Folks who live here get meal services that aim to meet special diets, whether that's vegetarian, kosher, or if you need diabetic-friendly meals, and guests can join for meals, too. There's round-the-clock help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and other personal care, and they even have a nurse who can give injections and manage medicines, plus, staff are trained to notice if a resident seems disoriented or is struggling, and there's regular blood sugar checks and medicine management so things don't get missed.
If someone has memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's, there's a secured memory care wing that's set up just for residents like that, to help stop wandering and ease confusion, and that wing uses therapies and keeps routines steady so people feel more at ease, and trained staff keep a close eye. Ashton Oaks lets people age in place if their needs change-meaning folks won't have to move to some other building when they need more help, which can be a comfort to them and their families. There's visiting occupational and speech therapists around to help with daily skills and speech needs, and physicians are on-call if a health concern shows up, while care staff handle everything from assisted living and incontinence care to supporting folks with higher acuity or who need wheelchair access. Showers are set up to be easy for people with limited movement, and the whole building sits on the ground floor, making every suite easy to reach, and there's Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning throughout, which some people find important.
Ashton Oaks has different things for residents to do-art classes, live music, trivia games, stretching classes, devotional activities with visiting chaplains or priests, and both indoor and outdoor areas for groups to gather, including patios, a TV lounge, a meeting room, and an arts and crafts center, with a piano or organ on site for anyone musical. Birthdays and holidays get celebrated, and the staff run social, physical, and mental activities beyond what a lot of communities offer, really aiming for a joyful, friendly place with helpful staff who know the residents by name and remember details, such as what people like to drink with meals. Families can use a respite care option when they need a break, and Ashton Oaks will even help families work through the choices that come with senior care, which sometimes brings a bit of relief to loved ones.
Transportation's on hand for errands, appointments, or outings, and basic rides are complimentary, but some extra trips might cost more, and there's parking for residents who drive. Some people have pets, and the community works to be pet-friendly. Housekeeping, laundry, and beautician services are available, and people can smoke outdoors if they wish. Rooms have central heating and a fireplace in the common room, which gives a warm, homey feel, with the private dining room and beauty salon rounding out the list of nice features. Ashton Oaks keeps a positive reputation-currently holding a 4.6 out of 5 stars based on reviews-and is known by reviewers for friendly, caring staff and a welcoming setting, while also being part of a wider local network of senior living options, so families can compare what feels right for them, and the building's set up for folks who want the support they need, the meals they like, and a sense of community they're comfortable calling home.
