For many seniors, getting older often means needing more help, whether that’s due a hospital stay, a change in health, or just the inescapable effects of aging. It’s never fun to feel like you are losing your independence. But sometimes returning to your home or to an independent living community just isn’t in the cards. You may need a little more help now, but you still deserve a life full of respect, joy, and love. That’s why it can be difficult to find an assisted living and memory care senior living community that meets your needs. And that’s where The Gardens of Scottsdale Assisted Living & Memory Care in Scottsdale, Arizona comes in.
At The Gardens of Scottsdale, more care doesn’t mean less joy. You don’t have to settle for a lonely group home, or get lost in the shuffle of a massive community. Jump into a day in the life of a resident of The Gardens of Scottsdale, and see what your life (or your senior loved one’s life) could look like.
The Gardens of Scottsdale: A Perfect Fit
You know your kids have been worried about you. Since that recent hospital stay, you just aren’t able to get around like you used to, and your house has become impossible to manage. You never wanted to be a burden, or strain your relationship, so moving in with them wasn’t an option. But it was so hard to find somewhere you felt at home. Group homes were one option, but with only a few fellow residents and no structured activities or outings, it just didn’t feel right. You toured a few other assisted living communities here in Scottsdale, but they felt enormous. It would take you forever to get anywhere, even with the community! Plus, your kids just weren’t sure you’d get the individualized care they were hoping for.
Thankfully, you found The Gardens of Scottsdale. It’s the perfect size–not too big and not too small. All the apartments are studios, which is just the right amount of space to give you privacy, without feeling overwhelming or unsafe. Your apartment has everything you need, including a kitchenette, huge windows that let in tons of natural light, and easy access to a spacious bathroom. It’s been recently refreshed with new countertops, flooring, and paint, so it all feels fresh and new. Plus, the housekeeping and maintenance teams keep everything spotless, with weekly housekeeping, linen services, and even personal laundry services.
One private apartment at The Gardens of Scottsdale.
Gardening & Breakfast
Everyone knows you at this community, from your caregivers to the dining room servers. They even know you like to garden first thing in the morning, so as soon as you wake up, someone gets your watering can ready and comes to help you outside. You water your raised garden beds and enjoy sweeping million-dollar views of Camelback Mountain, before heading to the dining room for breakfast.
The dining room at The Gardens of Scottsdale.
Always Fun, Always Exciting!
One of the best things about living here: it’s never boring. The Life Enrichment team works hard to make sure you have not one, not two, but five or more different activities to choose from every day. You always start your day off with a challenging fitness class to keep and improve your strength, balance, and muscle tone. Then, you’ll head over for the weekly arts and crafts project–this week, you’re making a special holiday wreath.
Lunch, Dinner, and Social Activities
Afterward, you have a great lunch from the large menu in the dining room. Your server asks if you want to order your usual–the chicken quesadilla. Of course you do! Then, you help arrange the flower bouquets for the elegant dining room tables. Now, it’s time for more fun and friendship. There’s live music and appetizers at Happy Hour every Wednesday, but since today is Friday, you get to go on an outing. You’re so excited for Fast Food Friday. A group of you all pile into the van and head to your favorite fast food destination!
After dinner, it’s time for bingo. Bingo may be a cliché when it comes to senior living, but everyone here genuinely loves it–yourself included. You play most days of the week. You also enjoy Bible study and game night. There’s really always something to look forward to!
The well-appointed community room at The Gardens of Scottsdale.
Living here at The Gardens of Scottsdale just feels right. It’s warm, it’s cozy, there’s always something fun going on. You have friends here. The staff treat you like family. It’s hard to put into words, but it just feels like…home.
What makes The Gardens of Scottsdale so special?
For one, The Gardens has a lot of history and strong ties to Scottsdale. This community has been a part of Scottsdale for nearly 40 years. Many of our staff members have been here for 20 years, some even longer. Our history means you won’t have to wonder whether or not we’ll do a good job caring for your mom or dad. We have the experience to prove it!
The feel is what makes The Gardens truly special. Walk into our community, and you’ll see laughter, joy, and true friendship and connection. Our staff members personally know every single member of our community–and their families. It feels like walking into a hug. It’s a feeling that you probably won’t find anywhere else.
Find Out More about The Gardens of Scottsdale
The Gardens of Scottsdale Assisted Living & Memory Care is so much more than we can put into a blog post or a photo. You’re going to have to visit us in person to feel the difference for yourself! Give our friendly Family Advisor a call, and schedule a tour today.
