Thrive at Green Island

Families in Columbus weighing assisted living or memory care for a parent can look at Thrive at Green Island, at 6896 River Road. The community offers those 2 levels of care, and Thrive Senior Living is the operator. Apartments are bright and roomy, and residents are encouraged to furnish and decorate them with their own things so the space feels familiar from the first week.

Assisted living residents get support shaped around their own needs, with staff supervising daily activities as needed. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy means a resident rebuilding strength does not always need to travel for sessions. Meals are served restaurant style in the Overlook Dining Room, with staff nearby to help at the table. There is also a fitness center, group exercise and wellness classes, a salon and barber shop, and concierge services.

Memory care serves residents facing cognitive change, with individual care plans and an emphasis on security and dignity. Families can visit at any time. The park-like courtyard has walking paths and outdoor seating, which gives residents a safe place to get outside. The community also runs a Dreamweaver Program that helps residents check items off a bucket list, from a hot air balloon ride to a return to flying for a former Air Force pilot.

Scheduled transportation handles appointments and outings, and the activity calendar mixes daily programs with social events. Ask which floor plans are open now and how pricing differs between assisted living and memory care, then compare other senior living in Columbus.