Solstice Senior Living at Columbia sits right by the highway where I-70 and Highway 63 meet, in a peaceful spot near a little lake that folks like to fish in, and there are plenty of trees around too, which makes the place feel quiet and green even though shops, restaurants, and important spots like Women's and Children's Hospital and Boone Hospital Center aren't far away at all, so help and outings are close if you need them. The building tries to look like a luxury resort-open spaces, cozy spots like a dining room with a fireplace where a chef prepares meals that get served up restaurant-style, with menus checked by dietitians, and the food's much like what you'd get at a nice restaurant, but you don't have to leave home or cook, which I think most people here appreciate, especially since maid service, laundry help, transportation, and home maintenance are all handled by somebody else. There are different kinds of care under one roof-you've got Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care for Alzheimer's or dementia, Skilled Nursing if someone needs more medical help, and Continuing Care Retirement options, so if a person's needs change, they don't have to leave the campus, which helps families worry less.
The staff have their own specialty teams and terms for the kind of care they give, which makes it feel organized, and care plans are shaped for every person based on what they need, so it's not the same thing for everyone, and that makes it less confusing. People here can take painting classes or join exercise groups, watch movies in the theater room, play games like Quiddler, and watch live entertainment, so there's always something going on each day if you like to keep busy or just want to try something different, and there are social spots set up all over so people aren't lonely. If someone needs help with things like bathing, medication, or getting around, there's staff for that too, and if you need something even more, like skilled nursing or memory care, the campus covers those and has security and systems in place.
They do work with home-care agencies if a resident needs outside help, and support extends to families as well with resources, glossaries, planning tools, and advice about money, which comes in handy since paying for senior living can be confusing, but they break down funding options so people know if things like Medicare, Medicaid, veteran benefits, insurance, or selling a house can help cover the costs. Solstice Senior Living at Columbia wants to be a place where people can have a vibrant older adulthood with support, a good meal, a clean home, and the right amount of care all in one community managed by Provincial Senior Living, and they aim to keep things straightforward, affordable, and safe for everyone who lives there.
