Garden Village

Garden Village sits in the Coves North neighborhood in Kansas City, MO, with its main address at 8550 N Granby Ave, surrounded by 18 acres of wooded grounds that give plenty of space for walking paths and a fishing pond, so folks can get outside and be close to nature when they want. This community offers both independent and assisted living, along with memory care for residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and even skilled nursing for those needing higher levels of care, so seniors wanting anything from extra help with daily tasks to total support can find what they need here. People live in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, each with kitchenettes, walk-in showers or tubs, and private patios or balconies, and the community says most utilities are included in the monthly rate, which is all-inclusive and meant to keep things easy. There are common spaces inside for residents to visit with people or join in on activities, and the grounds make room for dog-friendly areas and outdoor relaxation, and there's a lounge, a library, a game room, a fitness center, movies, and a patio for daily use, besides structured group events and outings. Residents get three freshly made meals every day-prepared by a chef trained by Gordon Ramsay-served restaurant-style, and weekly housekeeping along with linen and maintenance services. Wheelchair-accessible showers and the whole multi-story building offer good accessibility throughout, and people can bring their pets since Garden Village is pet-friendly, so there's no need to leave a companion behind. Staff and support services are available on-site, with some provided through third-party partnerships, so residents who need help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, taking medicine, therapy after surgery, or even wound and respiratory care can get assistance as needed. The activities program, called Engage Life®, organizes live entertainment, social events, and educational programs-there's a library and an art program, plus regular devotional services both on and off site, and a military veterans program. For transportation, rides are included for residents, whether for errands or outings, and there's resident parking on the property, though details about parking shouldn't be expected. No smoking is allowed inside, whether in private apartments or public spaces. People aged 55 and older usually live here, both women and men, and Garden Village says it doesn't discriminate and is covered by federal housing rights. The apartments have several floor plan options, named after trees like Black Walnut and Eastern Cottonwood, but if someone wants more details or to see how daily life works, tours are available and can show the apartments, dining, and activities. Overall, Garden Village provides a full range of services and features for seniors looking for a socially active, maintenance-free lifestyle, but exact details on everything like parking and some policies are limited, so asking questions during a tour is a good idea.