Oakwood Village sits at 1500 Villa Rd in Springfield, Ohio, where you'll see a place that's all easy to get around in wheelchairs, with parking and air conditioning to keep folks comfortable, plus clean restrooms easy to find, and meals prepared by chefs and meal planners for all sorts of diets. Oakwood Village gives adults 55 and older a choice between independent apartment homes, 16 floor plans, 10 independent cottages, assisted living apartments with help for daily tasks like bathing, meals, and medication, and long-term skilled nursing care, so people can pick the level of support they need without having to leave the community. There's Heritage Pointe Memory Care, a secure part set up for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, where staff keep folks safe from wandering and help with memory problems, always aiming to give purpose, respect, and joy while focusing on dignity and well-being. Rooms come as studios, one- and two-bedrooms, and semi-private, and the whole place holds up to 116 residents, with a 24/7 emergency call system, secure entrances and exits, and routine safety checks so people stay safe.
The staff are licensed nurses and aides who check in around the clock, help with blood sugar checks, moving folks from beds to wheelchairs, medication management, dressing, hygiene, and offer personalized support. Oakwood Village has a rehab unit, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy every day, plus help for problems like stroke or neurological recovery. Healthcare also covers diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, IV antibiotics, IV hydration, oxygen, nebulizer, CPAP, and BiPAP therapies, and on-site COVID-19 vaccination. There's help with making doctor's appointments and transportation, so residents don't have to worry about getting to medical visits, and respite care is available too.
Inside, there are common areas for residents to gather, socialize, and relax, with plenty of onsite and offsite devotional activities for spiritual needs, as well as organized programs that cover lifelong learning, cultural events, and access to the outdoors for nature activities. People here take part in activities that try to help everybody stay connected, healthy, and engaged-social, physical, mental, and emotional needs all covered through scheduled events, classes, and community connection programs. Meals, security, safety, and health are all taken care of by professional, friendly staff, and families can choose from a range of prices and payment options, including private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and commercial insurance, all depending on the care and apartment chosen. Oakwood Village, set close to Springfield's hospitals and doctors, focuses on creating a caring and respectful place where each resident's needs come first, and every effort is made to help folks keep their independence, stay active, and feel like they belong.