Garden View Assisted Living sits over at 601 Verot School Road in Lafayette and folks know it as Greenspointe Assisted Living dba Garden View, and being family-owned kind of sets the tone for the place, with a homey feel where staff try to make everyone welcome right from the first day. The staff stay awake all night so help's always nearby, and you'll see them around a lot since it's all designed for easy checking in, plus the community stays small with about 70 people, staff and residents included. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom sizes, with extra touches like wheelchair-accessible showers, full tubs, and spaces meant to make moving through rooms easy, and residents can leave the worries about home repairs behind because the staff handles housekeeping, laundry, and even meal prep, so meals in the main dining room-or private rooms for family get-togethers-cover things like vegetarian choices.
The place keeps a schedule of group and solo activities, some held onsite like crafts or music every other week, and others offsite with trips around town, and there's a conference room for bigger family gatherings, along with a mini-movie theater for friends and visits. Folks like having the choice between a peaceful walk through the gardens or meeting up in one of the courtyards or common lounges, and with transportation services set up for both rides out and resident parking, getting around isn't tough either. Animals are allowed, so cats and dogs can move in too.
Specialized care gets a focus here, since care levels can grow with residents' needs, including diabetic and incontinence care, hospice if required, and help after surgery or when caregivers just need a break for a short-term stay. The memory care section has its own building, guarded by technology, and things like alarm bracelets mean those with memory problems stay safe while still getting activities designed to help their brains, and staff can handle big behavioral needs as well. Transfers for those who need help moving come as standard, even with mechanical lifts or two-person teams if that's what's needed.
There's a full calendar of social and learning programs, as well as devotional services both in the building and at local places, and staff aim for friendly, personal help that lets residents stay independent but get help with bathing, getting dressed, or whatever's needed. Utilities and cable are covered, there's an emergency call system in every apartment, and security's set up around the clock for everyone's peace of mind. In addition to private apartments, the place offers senior apartments, care homes, nursing home care, residential care, and even home care, all aimed to suit different needs, and the staff try to keep a relaxed, caring mood with a focus on comfort, a family-like feeling, and plenty of chances to socialize, so most folks say the place ends up feeling safe and like home.
