Lutheran Village of Ashland sits on the quiet edge of town in a residential neighborhood, surrounded by landscaped gardens and wooded paths that make for nice walks when the weather's good, and the place feels home-like with a sense of warmth and understanding that comes from being part of the Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope, which puts care for older adults at the center of what they do, so folks will find assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care all within reach. Private suites and apartments come in studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, each with handy features like kitchenettes, refrigerators, accessible showers, and Wi-Fi, and residents have access to outdoor spaces, a dining room, media rooms, beauty salon, a barber shop, and even raised gardening beds outside for those who still enjoy getting their hands in some dirt. The staff runs around-the-clock and offers full-time help with daily living, so assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication is always available, while nursing supervision covers both 12-16 hour nursing and 24-hour supervision, and there's a new dialysis center and ventilator unit for people needing that kind of care, alongside specialized options for memory care and therapies designed for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia in settings that help keep confusion low and safety high.
Meals come prepared fresh each day by their culinary team, with three daily offerings and special diets like gluten-free, low sugar, low sodium, and vegetarian meals taken into account, and they offer guest meals too if someone's got family visiting, plus there's always an "Always Available" menu if the standard meals aren't quite right. Laundry, housekeeping, linen service, and regular upkeep let residents put chores behind them, and scheduled transportation gets folks out to places like the CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, Bob Evans, and worship at Genesis, as well as off-site trips to town attractions or the grocery store, parks, and events. Inside, people keep busy with arts and crafts, movies with popcorn, bingo, ping pong, a fitness room, games in the activity room, or reading in the library, and there's a busy calendar of events, outings, music programs, and something for every interest, which all help promote social engagement and a strong sense of community. Residents help run activities and music programs too, so folks get a say in what goes on, and there are special manicure days, exercise classes, church services for Protestants, and live performances to look forward to across the week.
The building is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible showers and bathrooms, with community-operated vans for both medical and non-medical outings, so getting around the neighborhood or into Ashland for shopping stays easy, while free Wi-Fi and cable TV keep everyone connected and entertained. Security and privacy matter, and the setting stays calm and welcoming, for those who want independence along with knowing help's always at hand, whether for long-term care, memory issues, or just a short respite stay. Lutheran Village of Ashland also offers aging in place, so residents can add services as their needs change, and care plans get tailored to each person for safety, health, and dignity. There's parking for residents and guests, and pets are welcome too, adding to the homey feel, while the photo gallery of the place gives a true window into daily life there, with nice spaces, lovely gardens, and a family-like, inclusive spirit that many in the Ashland area have come to count on for high-quality support at all stages of aging.
