Dallas Retirement Village sits on a 30-acre campus in the Mid-Willamette Valley, where the natural architecture blends right in with the landscape and the walkways wind through manicured lawns and landscaped courtyards, and when you look around, you see folks gardening, chatting, or heading inside to join The Loft rooftop patio or maybe the Creative Corner craft room or even the Sweet Retreat ice cream shop, and you get the sense that this is a place where people really live, not just pass time. You'll find all sorts of home options, from Village Apartments with studios and one or two bedrooms, to Lodge Residences with modern finishes, roomy layouts, and fireplaces, and on up to Garden Homes with attached garages, patios, and bright kitchens, so people can shape a life that suits them best, and no one has to worry over repairs, mowing, or shoveling walks, since the staff provide maintenance-free living and take care of both the grounds and homes. Meals tend to be a highlight, since the chefs and nutrition experts work together to plan and prepare food with the right vitamins and taste, so the dining rooms and cafés always have something people look forward to, whether at Central Blend coffee bar, the multiple dining venues, or the guest rooms where families sometimes share a meal. Care covers a full range, with independent living for those able to be active and social, supported by amenities like a fitness center with smart technology, a movie theater, game rooms, libraries, and an indoor saline pool and hot tub, and there's both group and individual transportation if someone wants to join offsite activities or go to appointments, and the community garden and outdoor Pavilion see plenty of fair-weather events like class reunions and fairs.
For those needing a little more help, there's assisted living where staff-well-known for their kindness and practical help-assist with things like dressing or remembering medicine, and with staff available 24/7, it's easy for residents to connect with emergency assistance if something goes wrong late at night or on the weekend. Dallas Retirement Village offers special memory care services for those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, in areas designed to prevent confusion and wandering, with activities and therapies tailored to help, and the Health Center stands ready for skilled nursing for folks who need more medical help than assisted living can provide, along with a Premier rehabilitation and therapy center for recovery or ongoing therapies. Volunteer programs are busy here, with over 100 people helping out every year, and many staff have become Certified Nurse Assistants, some through fully paid CNA classes or scholarships-there's a strong sense of people helping people, both staff and neighbors, with the leadership team including the Executive Director, Health Center Administrator, and Memory Assisted Living Administrator overseeing day-to-day life.
Every day, there are devotional activities in the chapel and worship spaces, plus group outings, wellness programs, and events to foster spiritual, emotional, and social well-being. Folks can join resident life enrichment programs or find grief support and transition services if they need them. Ancillary services like diabetic care, incontinent care, and non-ambulatory support help those with specific health needs, and if someone chooses to live at home in their later years, home care services by trained aides offer non-medical care and companionship.
Since 1947, Dallas Retirement Village has kept its doors open under the guidance of a faith-based, charitable mission, and now residents number over 400-many with deep family connections spanning generations-and every bit of profit goes back into resident care and improving the community. Certified staff and volunteers have shaped a warm, friendly setting where it's easy to find a helping hand, a good meal, a game, or a worship service. People find Dallas Retirement Village a steady place for nearly every stage of the aging years-from active, independent folks still eager to join things, to those who may need support, right up to those in need of skilled nursing-all while keeping relationships close, homes comfortable, and spirits strong.
