Richard A. Wood Assisted Living Center

100 Wesley Drive, Asheville, NC 28803

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 56 resident community capacity 56 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Richard A. Wood Assisted Living Center in Asheville, NC offers a wide range of amenities and care services to provide a comfortable and convenient living experience for its residents. The center features a beauty salon, allowing residents to maintain their personal grooming needs without leaving the premises. Cable or satellite TV is available in each resident's room for entertainment purposes.

For transportation needs, the community operates its own transportation service for non-medical purposes and can also arrange transportation for doctors' appointments. A computer center is available for residents to stay connected and engaged with technology. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is provided throughout the facility.

The dining experience at Richard A. Wood Assisted Living Center is designed to replicate restaurant-style dining, providing residents with nutritious and delicious meals prepared by the staff. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated to ensure that everyone's nutritional needs are met.

A variety of communal spaces are available for residents to enjoy. These include a fitness room for physical activities, a gaming room for entertainment, a small library for reading and quiet relaxation, and an outdoor space where residents can immerse themselves in nature or socialize with others in the garden.

Care services offered at the center include 24-hour call systems and supervision to ensure safety and peace of mind. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers is provided by dedicated staff members. Medication management is available along with meal preparation according to special dietary restrictions. The center also has a mental wellness program in place to prioritize the emotional well-being of its residents.

Residents have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities organized by the community including fitness programs, planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. Additionally, concierge services are available to assist residents with any additional needs they may have.

The Richard A. Wood Assisted Living Center benefits from its convenient location near various amenities essential to everyday life. Cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals are all easily accessible to residents.

Overall, the Richard A. Wood Assisted Living Center offers a comprehensive range of amenities and care services in a vibrant community setting, ensuring that residents can enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle while receiving the support they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Asheville, North Carolina offers a convenient location with a variety of amenities in close proximity. There are several pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, theaters, physicians' offices, parks, hospitals, places of worship, and even transportation options nearby. The community is diverse with options for dining and entertainment as well as access to medical care. The presence of Mission St Joseph's Hospital and Mission Children's Hospital provide peace of mind for seniors who may require medical attention. Additionally, the proximity to Asheville Regional Airport makes traveling to visit family or go on vacations easily accessible. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded living environment for seniors looking for convenience and accessibility in Asheville.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Ingles Market (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Ingles Market (2.8 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Ingles Market (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tupelo Honey (0.7 miles)
  • Yum Poke Spot (2.2 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2.7 miles)
  • One Thirty One Main Restaurant (2.9 miles)
  • Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill (3.2 miles)
  • Apollo Flame Bistro (3.5 miles)
  • Hillman Beer (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Taco Billy (6.1 miles)
  • Vortex Doughnuts (6.1 miles)
  • BattleCat Coffee Bar (6.2 miles)
  • Pollen (6.4 miles)
  • Green Sage Cafe Downtown (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Biltmore Plastic Surgery (1.7 miles)
  • Arden Family Health Center (1.9 miles)
  • Asheville Dermatology Center (1.9 miles)
  • Forest Dermatology (2 miles)
  • Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
  • Cataloochee Dental Group-Asheville (2.6 miles)
  • Vein Specialist of Carolina Vascular (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Julian Park (2.3 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Parkway (4.4 miles)
  • Memorial Stadium (5.9 miles)
  • Westfeldt River Park (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mission St Joseph's (2.6 miles)
  • Mission Childrens Hospital (4.8 miles)
  • Mission Hospital Operating Room (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Biltmore Baptist Church (3.3 miles)
  • St John's Episcopal Church (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (5.1 miles)

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