Ridgeland Place sits at 410 Orchard Park in Ridgeland, MS, and you'll notice right away that the property feels welcoming, with its white columns, covered porch, rocking chairs, and potted plants near the inviting double doors, and once you walk through, there's a warm, homey common area with a fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating where folks can gather, talk, or just relax. The apartments come as studio, semi-private, and one-bedroom units, each with walk-in showers, kitchenettes with sinks and refrigerators, easy-to-reach closets, private baths with grab bars, and cozy bedrooms with built-in shelving and nightstands, and the rooms let in plenty of natural light, making them feel comfortable and safe for residents. The living spaces and the rest of the building are wheelchair accessible, including the showers and bathrooms, and there are safety features like sprinkler systems and alarmed doors.
The place offers both assisted living and a dedicated memory care section, with the memory care building specially designed to support people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia-related conditions, and it's a secure area that uses technology like alarm bracelets to help prevent wandering, which is helpful for residents who might be prone to leave or get confused. There's a team of nurses, including a dedicated nurse practitioner, and there are registered nurses and LPNs awake on-site all day and night, so medical help is there whenever residents might need it, including help for people who have diabetes (with things like blood sugar checks and insulin shots), people who need hospice, those with behavioral conditions, and those who need extra help moving, since there are staff trained to use mechanical lifts for non-ambulatory transfers.
Help with daily activities is a big part of life at Ridgeland Place, so residents get assistance with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medication, and personal care assistants are always around to help with walking or if someone uses a wheelchair. The community pays attention to each resident's unique needs and goals and offers reminders, regular health checks, and quick response to any concerns.
Three meals are served every day in a comfortable and bright dining room, with private dining space available for family visits or special occasions, and the menus include vegetarian, gluten-free, low/no sodium, and low/no sugar options, and they even let guests join meals. There's restaurant-style dining with tables set up in an inviting atmosphere with chandeliers, and if someone prefers, room service is also available.
Residents can keep small pets, cats or dogs, which helps people feel more at home. Laundry and housekeeping services, easy-to-use washers and dryers, individually controlled air conditioning, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi make daily life a bit easier. Maintenance takes care of any problems with appliances or the property itself.
A full-time activity director organizes all kinds of things to do, so there are stretching and yoga classes, art and painting groups, brain fitness with the Dakim program, community service projects, gardening, cooking, educational talks, music like karaoke, Wii bowling games, wine tasting, trivia, and even trips to places outside including intergenerational programs that let residents spend time with young people. There's always something to do in the big activity room, and for quieter times there's a library, a lounge with TV, and outdoor patios with green metal chairs under shady spots, or you can just walk along the courtyards lined with flowers and pinwheels. They've also got a salon/barbershop and a fitness center on property.
The community holds devotional services onsite and offsite, lets residents attend group activities in the spacious living room, and offers transportation services, with complimentary rides and parking for those who need it. Behavioral support, regular medication monitoring, and care for those who need reminders or extra attention are part of the routine, and when it comes to safety, security systems and helpful staff are always there.
Ridgeland Place aims to provide a comfortable, safe, and engaging home for older adults who need a bit of help, whether with daily living, memory care, or just the chance to live among friends, with activities, green spaces, and staff who pay attention to each resident as an individual.
