Blue Ridge Manor sits at 400 Blue Ridge St in Martinsville, Virginia, and folks usually need to be 55 or 62 years and older to live there, and the place offers different living options like apartments, condos, or private and shared suites with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and phone service, and they keep rooms furnished, with choices for semi-private, one-bedroom, or studio layouts so people can pick what fits their needs best. The campus lies near Mulberry Creek, which gives a good bit of privacy but still leaves room for easy trips around town using community-operated transportation, doctor appointments, or just outings for fun, and they have non-medical transportation too. Residents get options for independent living for those still active, or they can choose assisted living if they need help with day-to-day tasks like dressing, bathing, moving around, or taking their medication-with Certified Medication Aides handling medicine orders as needed, and nurses on-site for twelve to sixteen hours daily, plus a 24-hour call system for extra safety, and caregivers check on people and help with whatever health needs come up during the day.
For folks with memory challenges, Blue Ridge Manor gives care for Alzheimer's or dementia, with special memory care programs and access to federal and state help like Medicaid and Medicare, though memory care costs do run about three times higher than standard healthcare for those over 65. There's respite care for families who need a break, plus short-term rehab to help people get back on their feet after a hospital stay, and rehabilitation and therapy teams to encourage recovery and keep independence as long as possible. Some people need ventilator care, trach care, or more focused nursing, and the staff can arrange those supports and keep up with medical devices or wound care as needed.
The place sets up regular daily activities led by a Certified Activity Manager, so people can join in games, crafts, movies, music, or art programs, or just sit in the library with a book or a game of Scrabble. Residents get to take part in community-sponsored events, resident-run get-togethers, and planned day trips, and there are places to gather inside-like the dining room, garden, fitness room, activity room, computer center, and movie theater-or outside in the yards and walking paths. Meals get prepared by a professional chef, served by staff at the table, and there's focus on healthy eating with special diets and nutrition plans tailored for each person, and people can eat in the dining room or their rooms. Housekeeping and laundry are included, and the beauty and barbershop keeps folks trimmed and tidy for special occasions or everyday living.
The community has Wi-Fi and cable for keeping connected, and plenty of programs for mental wellness, memory support, and cognitive activities for those who need it. Special themed areas, wellness spaces, and an advisory support system make it easier for residents to feel at home, and new residents have move-in help and emergency alert systems for peace of mind. Blue Ridge Manor's staff, nurses, and aides work to give the right balance of care, whether someone needs a lot of help or just a little, and services stretch from simple apartment-style independence to assisted living, skilled nursing, and complex medical support, even tying into continuing-care options as people's needs change. The facility provides a comfortable, supported environment for older adults looking for stability and ways to stay active and social, and it keeps amenities and activities focused on helping everyone feel connected and cared for.
