Galleria Woods sits on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham's Riverchase area and has lots of trees, nice walking paths, and peaceful gardens where residents often sit outside, and you know, there are all sorts of folks living here, some in independent living apartments or Garden Homes with pretty views of the Cahaba River, some in assisted living, some in memory care if they've got Alzheimer's or dementia, and others in skilled nursing or getting rehabilitation, because this place covers just about every level of care you might need as you get older. People who don't need much help live in comfortable apartments with washer and dryer, walk-in closets, private bathrooms, cable TV, balcony or patio, and there's always the emergency call system, and the folks who need more help get assistance with bathing, dressing, medication, or other daily tasks, with a nurse around at all hours, and the memory care area has alarmed doors and special safety things to keep everyone safe-there's even an outdoor aquatic center with a heated pool. The campus has plenty of places for everyone to gather, like a movie theater, library, residents' lounge, card rooms, fitness center, and computer access, and there's a private dining room with a long table for family-style meals, or folks can eat in the elegant dining venues where chefs, including pastry chefs, prepare meals and guests are always welcome.
People here stay busy with all kinds of activities, walking over to the "Big House" for meals or events, joining in on group programs, going to educational talks, social events, or taking part in wellness and exercise classes; transportation gets folks to doctor's visits or out on errands, and there's a full-service salon and barbershop on site. Galleria Woods really tries to address a lot of health needs, so they offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies, specialized rehab programs for things like strokes, falls, Parkinson's, cardiac problems, and swallowing issues, and care plans can be specially designed whether you live here or just come for short-term rehab, with private and companion suites, and staff who help with daily housekeeping and laundry. The community has won awards for its care and for keeping folks active, and it has many accessible features for those who need them, high-speed Wi-Fi, and covered or garage parking. The memory care area has views from the balcony, outdoor seating, and door alarms for extra safety. People here say the staff are friendly and supportive, and the folks who live here are pretty welcoming to new residents, and you'll see folks chatting in the library, relaxing in the gardens, swimming in the lovely pool, or picking flowers outside, so there's a lot of opportunity for social time, exercise, and quiet moments, all in one place, and if health needs change, it's simple to move to the next level of care without leaving the Galleria Woods campus.
