Water's Edge of Lake Wales is a not-for-profit senior living community in Lake Wales, Florida, close to downtown and near natural attractions like Historic Bok Sanctuary. The facility has independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care choices, so seniors can get different levels of support as they need them, and it's licensed for extended congregate and limited nursing services, with 60 beds total. Floor plans for residences include The Cara Cara two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, The Persian one-bedroom, one-bath apartments, and villas-like the Fairchild Two-Bedroom Villa, Oroblanco Three-Bedroom Villa, and Tangerine Villa-so there are options for singles or couples and for those who want more space, condo or townhouse style, or a full kitchen. Most units have washers and dryers, emergency call systems, cable TV, walk-in closets, patios or balconies, and private bathrooms, and pets are welcome.
The staff includes sales reps, licensed practical nurses, activity directors, front desk staff, kitchen workers, cleaners, maintenance workers, and assistants, all described as kind and helpful, so folks usually find the people easy to talk to and supportive. Residents can get personal attention with a high staff-to-resident ratio, and the community provides medication administration, medication management, and general counseling. There's skilled nursing available on-site, and Preferred Home Health Services offers therapy and home health support for those who need extra help getting through their day.
There's a range of daily activities for physical fitness, mental sharpness, creative arts, and social fun. Seniors can use the exercise room, art studio, computer room for email and online stuff, heated outdoor pool with a cabana feel, private library, movie theatre room, billiards room, and game and card rooms. The community has shuffleboard, a walking path, a dog park, a salon and barber shop, laundry rooms, housekeeping, and covered parking. The Artistic Expression Studio, Terry House social hub, Hearth Room with fireplace, private dining for entertaining, and raised garden beds for vegetables and herbs add to the sense of place. Meals are restaurant-style, executive chef-prepared, and Strategic Dining Services runs them, with two meals daily served in the larger villas and a variety of options in the community dining rooms. Housekeeping and transportation are provided, so residents don't have to worry about chores or getting to appointments. There are wellness programs and life enrichment events, and some trips to local attractions and off-site activities.
Water's Edge lets seniors choose from studios, alcoves, one- to three-bedroom apartments, and villa layouts, and some offer full kitchens or kitchenettes, depending on what folks want. Memory care residences and programs are available, and there's specialized training for memory care staff. The whole place is well-kept, safe, and clean, with a reputation for being friendly and supportive, so people find it a comfortable spot for positive aging and staying active. The facility doesn't take Medicaid but provides retirement living with a focus on health and wellness, meaningful activities, and some flexibility for changing needs.
