Garbry Ridge sits over on 1567 Garbry Rd in Staunton, Ohio, with 75 licensed beds and kind, helpful staff who treat residents and visitors with respect, always trying to make people feel welcome and comfortable, which folks often point out in their reviews, even with a 3.9 star rating from 19 reviews showing a range of opinions. The community supports seniors in many ways, whether someone needs independent living in a cottage, memory care for those with dementia, short-term respite care after an illness, outpatient rehab, help with medication, or 24-hour supervision for those needing assisted living or skilled nursing care, and they also help folks with daily things like bathing, dressing, and remembering to take medicine. Garbry Ridge accepts folks who can't walk on their own, offers massage, occupational and physical therapy, has a part-time nurse on staff, and gives extra support to residents with mild cognitive impairment. Pets like dogs and cats have a place here, and residents can join in devotional activities and community outings or spend time outdoors in the gardens or on walking paths.
The rooms come set up with private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, phones, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and emergency alert systems for peace of mind, and some suites come in deluxe, one-room, or two-room setups, plus there are cottages for those who prefer a bit more space. Residents can eat nutritious meals in the dining room, choose guest meals for visiting family, and enjoy casual or formal dining depending on their mood, and those who need special diets get options, too. The housekeeping, laundry, and linen services keep things tidier and less stressful for folks, while a concierge helps with move-in coordination, packages, or questions. Garbry Ridge also has a salon for hair or nail care, a swimming pool, a library, gardens to walk in, a fitness room, a game room, and spaces set aside for hobbies, art classes, and other group activities.
Residents take part in exercise programs, arts and crafts, games, and outings to shop or visit the doctor, plus there's help with transportation and parking. Staff give medication reminders and some health services, plus Garbry Ridge provides hospice care when needed. Social activities try to keep people's minds, bodies, and spirits active, and even won awards for excellence in activities. Special services can include feeding, help with transferring from beds to chairs, or extra safety monitoring, and folks can get help with activities of daily living as needed, but the community tries to let people be as independent as possible. Garbry Ridge works with the Department of Aging and Veteran's Services and follows local rules as a Residential Care Facility, offering both skilled nursing and long-term care, though it only takes Medicare if certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The community belongs to the HCF Family of Companies from HCF Management Inc. and tries to give seniors peace of mind and a more comfortable lifestyle with as much independence as possible.
