Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge

Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers a community that feels active and friendly, and you notice right away that they've made a place where seniors can live on their own, get help if needed, or receive memory care all in one place without moving to a different building, which is handy since folks' needs can change. The facility has many different apartment styles, so some rooms are simple and private, while others are larger or even semi-private, and lots of natural light comes through the windows and skylights so it feels bright inside. The independent living areas are made for active seniors who want no fuss over chores, as staff take care of housekeeping, meal preparation, and upkeep, letting residents focus on things like outings, movie nights in the theater, or playing a game in the mini bowling alley, while the various lounges, bistro, and Main Street-designed to look like old-time shops-give folks spots to talk with friends or enjoy a coffee. There's a chapel, library, fitness center, walking paths, a spa, gardens, a bakery and café, as well as rooms for billiards and ping pong, and even an in-house barber and beauty parlor, so staying active or just relaxing is pretty easy. The Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge program offers memory care; this part of the community has secured, peaceful, and continuous floor plans so people with dementia always find their way around, with multisensory rooms full of familiar objects like rotary phones or train sets, and the staff here include a full-time Certified Dementia Trainer and Practitioners who know how to help seniors with Alzheimer's or other types of memory loss. Medical oversight is steady, with 24-hour support, emergency pull cords, Nurse Call systems, and regular checks from nurses or on-site doctors, along with services like medication management, reminders, speech and occupational therapy, x-rays, podiatry, and plans tailored for each resident, so families don't have to worry quite as much. Residents' care plans can be personalized, covering everyday needs like bathing or dressing, plus there's plenty of attention to making sure people have positive and meaningful interactions with staff and family, and visiting is easy with enclosed gardens and sunny patios where people can meet up. Every day, activities keep everyone engaged-there are full-time directors planning events, fitness and prevention programs, outings, gardening, spiritual gatherings, and creative games, so people keep their minds and bodies sharp. Meals are made by a culinary team working with dietitians, served in a restaurant-style dining room with flexible plans, and there's good variety with healthy options at every sitting. Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge tries to help all kinds of seniors, from those wanting an easier retirement without chores to folks who need help every day, all in a place where comfort, connection, and care are the main goals.