Stone Lodge Gracious Retirement Living sits among juniper, sage, and ponderosa trees in Bend, Oregon, and has many outdoor spaces with pretty views of Pilot Butte and the Deschutes River Trail, so people who like being outdoors usually enjoy the setting, and there are covered patios and raised garden beds where residents can sit outside or garden. This retirement community supports both independent seniors and those who need some help, offering services like personal care assistants, help with walking or wheelchairs, bathing, toileting, and medication management, and people can receive assisted living services in their own apartments if needed. There's a memory care program for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, where staff focus on safety features and making sure each person has what they need, and the community is careful to suggest families talk with doctors and look into things like Medicare and Medicaid, so everyone's care and payment options are understood.
Residents have choices between different room types like studios, single rooms, semi-private, private, and two-bedroom apartments, all maintenance-free with kitchenettes and big bathrooms, with over 50 floor plan options that can be personalized, plus laundry, housekeeping each week, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour call system for emergencies or help. Staff helps with things like dressing and grooming, and there's a dedicated Caregiver Tips section that makes it easier to understand the differences between independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and skilled nursing, including what the rules, staff numbers, and medical options look like at each level, which many families appreciate. Medical services include nurses on site, podiatry, wound care, medication support, occupational therapy, transportation for appointments, laundry and dry cleaning, and the staff has experience helping with daily needs.
Stone Lodge has an active schedule with social activities, arts and crafts, fitness classes, recreation, and education programs, and it holds cultural and special events, plus there's a gallery for seeing what the community is like. The dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day-sometimes with prime rib, lobster, or special-occasion dishes-and snacks and drinks are available at any time. People can visit the Stone Lodge Salon for haircuts or grooming, work out in the fitness center, join games in the activity room, or meet with other residents and family in one of the lounges or courtyards. Each resident can count on weekly housekeeping, help with linen service, and regular maintenance so things work smoothly.
The Hawthorn Resident Travel Program lets residents visit over 70 other U.S. independent living communities for up to seven nights, with all accommodations included, and guests can also book guest suites at Stone Lodge for family visits that include all meals and activities. The whole place has safety precautions, such as an emergency call system and the Lively Mobile2 alert device, for peace of mind. Staff are friendly and encourage people to tour or set up a virtual visit, ask about care plans and bills, check inspection records and levels of care, and take time deciding what works best, while privacy and choice always matter here. The facility sits within an area loved for its scenery, and the blend of tailored services, beautiful grounds, and lots of activities help seniors stay active and comfortable, with plenty of neighbors around and support when anybody needs it.
