Morningside of Gastonia is a two-story senior living community that provides different care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays or respite care. The community focuses on supporting aging in place and works to match services and care plans to each person's needs. The campus includes private rooms and spacious, well-lit common areas where residents can relax or visit with family and friends, and there's also outside walking paths, a lake, a pond, a gazebo, porches, and a dog park for those who enjoy the outdoors or have a pet, since pets are allowed and pet therapy is available. Morningside of Gastonia has several types of therapies, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy, plus outpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing for residents with higher care needs. The secured Memory Care Unit serves adults living with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing specialized care and activities for cognitive wellness. The staff includes registered nurses who are available 24 hours a day, and they help with medication, medical services, and daily living activities, as well as arranging in-house doctor visits, hospice, and podiatrist care.
Residents get to benefit from chef-prepared meals through the MyChoice Dining Program, which has flexible meal plans and restaurant-style or private dining rooms, and for those who prefer to cook, some units have full kitchens or kitchenettes. Amenities for comfort and convenience include housekeeping, a salon and barber shop, a fitness center and indoor heated pool, concierge service, a movie theater, library, community gardens, and plenty of spaces for activities like an activity studio and game rooms. Housekeeping and laundry services help keep things tidy, and there's resident parking and covered parking available. The community is gated and has an emergency response system in place. Basic cable, internet, and satellite TV are included in the amenities package, and there's access to a computer workstation.
There are regular life enrichment activities, entertainment options such as movie nights and game afternoons, as well as group trips and clubs that help residents stay social. Religious services and volunteer opportunities are available, and transportation is provided for shopping and outings. Morningside of Gastonia serves seniors aged 55 and older, providing maintenance-free living and a vibrant social environment, while staff treat residents as family and tailor support for different levels of care on the same campus. The focus remains on offering a secure, relaxed lifestyle with plenty of choices in meals, services, and activities for daily living.
