The Meridian sits on Galveston Island and belongs to Methodist Retirement Communities, a nonprofit group with a focus on care and community. Folks can find a range of living choices here, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and continuing care retirement community services. The Turner Geriatric Center, which includes a specialty care unit, is right on site, and there's 24-hour nursing help, skilled nurses, therapists, dieticians, social workers, and activities directors planning care for everyone's needs. The Meridian helps folks who need short-term post-acute care after an illness or injury, as well as those needing round-the-clock long-term care, with private and restaurant-style meals included and staff assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medicine. Memory care and Alzheimer's care are part of the services, with activity programs, scheduled events, and advice and planning for families and residents. The Moody House runs residential living spaces and offers rides for shopping and doctor's visits, and the staff helps people move from bed to wheelchair or assists with monitoring insulin for those who need it.
Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining rooms, a coffee bar, fine dining, nutritious snacks, and places like a movie theater, fitness room, library, beauty salon, barbershop, gift shop, chapel with pastoral care, and places to gather with others for socializing. There are activities, outings, and exercise programs designed to keep everyone active and connected, plus a beach nearby for walks. The Meridian takes care to serve special diets and encourages a healthy way of living with field trips and spaces meant for recreation or quiet time. Folks find both private bedrooms and shared spaces, with staff around day and night. This community has a family-friendly feel where staff consider the residents family, and the variety of services helps people stay as independent as possible while getting the extra help they need.
