The Gardens of Waterford is a state-licensed senior living community with 50 beds, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and independent living, set on well-kept grounds with a peaceful, suburban feel and two enclosed courtyards for outdoor activities, including a full farm-to-table style garden in one courtyard and raised garden beds for gardening club members who like to get their hands in the dirt, and you'll see an inviting entrance with double doors, white brick columns, benches, and potted plants giving a welcoming look. Residents pick between private or companion rooms in a studio layout, furnished or not, and every room has individual climate control and cable television, so everyone can make their space as comfortable as they like. The team provides three meals each day, with snacks and meal plans that match each person's nutrition needs, with choices for guest meals, private dining, or room service, and dining rooms come with nice touches like decorative columns and comfortable tables and chairs.
The Gardens of Waterford has a private spa, a barber shop, and a salon on site, and the cozy library offers a quiet spot to relax, while plush seating, televisions, and pianos in the common rooms make it easy to gather or watch events, as live entertainment and celebrations mark special occasions. People can take part in clubs, gardening, stretching classes, art sessions, pet programs, trivia games, trips, and outings, and both structured and unstructured activities are available every week, with an emphasis on keeping life meaningful and active, even when mobility or memory issues change what a person can do. For residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, the memory care wing uses a secure design with alarmed bracelets to prevent wandering, and staff are trained in techniques like validation therapy, enrichment programs, and behavior support, always working from a personalized care plan that includes reminiscence and personal history. The community is staffed round the clock, with awake staff at all hours, nurses on site, a doctor on call, and visits from physical, occupational, and speech therapists as well as a podiatrist and visiting nurse, and the staff helps with medication management, blood sugar checks, insulin shots, incontinence care, and daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, and transferring, even using mechanical lifts if needed.
Amenities cover a wide range of services-housekeeping, laundry, full-service maintenance, transportation to appointments and community outings, and hospice or respite care when needed. Clubs, activities, and social dining settings help keep everyone included, and daily life revolves around the idea that residents, whether independent or needing more support, get the help they want while staying as independent as possible. The Gardens of Waterford is a Continuing Care Retirement Community which means residents can stay in the same place while receiving more care as their needs change, making it easier for both them and their families. Security for memory care residents is taken seriously, with special programming and staff trained to support those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and enrichment activities, supportive services, and consultations with senior living advisors are available to help families pick the right care. The building and grounds aim to keep folks safe, comfortable, and able to enjoy a social, engaging life as they age, with a focus on simple comforts and careful support instead of anything flashy or fancy.
