The Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage at Wexner Heritage Village offers memory care assisted living for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia conditions and you'll find a peaceful, home-like setting with private rooms that include personal bathrooms and space for familiar furnishings, and caregivers who really know each resident because staff turnover stays low and so does the resident-to-staff ratio, which helps build close bonds. Residents gather in cozy spaces like the living room with its fireplace or the library with comfortable chairs, and the whole place feels calm with a covered patio, an enclosed courtyard full of flowers and sitting spots, and a tranquil garden with blooming hydrangeas and a statue. There's daily programming that's made to fit each person's interests and abilities, and the full-time Activities Director makes sure there are field trips, activities, and even special programs like Music & Memory and Urban Zen Integrative Therapy, which uses things like reiki, yoga, and essential oils to help residents feel calmer and sleep better.
The team includes Certified Dementia Practitioners who know how to care for people with memory loss, and everyone gets personalized care for things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and daily medical needs, with a nurse and doctor on-call plus on-campus lab and X-ray. Residents can get physical and speech therapy, have visits from a dentist, and use the beauty salon, and there are devotional services onsite too. Two dining rooms offer family-style meals every day, and residents can pick kosher, vegetarian, or regular options, and everyone eats together in a bright, welcoming space that feels like home.
Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage is part of Wexner Heritage Village, so there's easy access to skilled nursing, rehab, hospice, and independent or assisted living, and physicians and hospitals in Columbus often recommend the place. The cottage supports independence, safety, and dignity, and families like the peace of mind that comes from knowing residents are safe with 24-hour supervision and a secured building, including an emergency call system. Wi-Fi, cable TV, and transportation services are provided, and the whole design focuses on comfort, quiet, and plenty of chances for everyone to keep active, social, and engaged as much as possible, no matter their cognitive abilities. The setting is intimate, staff speak English, and everyone works to honor the personal preferences, backgrounds, and needs of each person who moves in.
