Orlando Lutheran Towers and Windsor Place CCRC sits in downtown Orlando at 300 E Church Street, part of the Orlando Senior Health Network, and overlooks Lake Eola with city views, so you get a real feeling of being part of Orlando life while still having the calm and security seniors often want. The community offers what's called a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, which means different levels of care-like independent living for active folks, assisted living if someone needs some help with daily things, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, skilled nursing care when medical help is needed, and even respite care for short stays. There are flexible housing options with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, many with spacious layouts and emergency call systems, so people can choose what suits them best and feel safe.
Amenities cover most of what people look for in senior living, like indoor common areas-there are social rooms, a dining room with restaurant-style meals, a computer center, TV room, full kitchens in the apartments, a garden, and places for arts and crafts, cooking club, book club, and all sorts of off-site and on-site gatherings. Seniors can keep their cats and dogs as there's a pet policy, plus there's a spa, beautician, laundry, private cleaning, general store, undercover parking garage, and security features including a security gate and resident parking, which many people appreciate. The building looks modern and classy with recent renovations, and indoor and outdoor spaces have nice touches like garden areas and comfortable sitting spots. Housekeeping, transportation services, and help selling homes are available too, which takes pressure off moving.
Care goes beyond the typical; trained staff support independence while being on hand if needed for meals, medication, or personal hygiene, with programs for ambulatory care, diabetic care, medication management, physical therapy, as well as kosher, vegetarian, and low or no sodium meal choices along with a no sugar policy for those who need it, led by a professional chef. There's access to therapy at The Commons with physical, occupational, and speech help, and Towers Home Care offers licensed and Medicare-certified home health plus outpatient therapy services, private duty care, and even a program called Vibrant Living at Home for people who want to live at home but still use the community's benefits. Veterans and their spouses might get extra help through VA benefits, including Aid and Attendance.
Social life feels lively and well-supported, with each floor hosting social gatherings and people forming friendships through a busy calendar. Exercise classes, some even for people with Parkinson's disease, are part of the supportive programs, and there's a focus on safety, especially noted during COVID-19 precautions. Residents take part in resident council, enjoy guest meals, have access to Wi-Fi and cable, devotional services, and can expect both indoor activities and outings off-site. Staff have a good reputation for being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and families mention the sense of professionalism in care.
All in all, folks living here or using its services can stay as independent as they want, knowing there's a whole spectrum of care behind them if they ever need it, and for Central Florida seniors looking for long-term options where things can change with their needs, the Orlando Lutheran Towers and Windsor Place CCRC offers that with several types of housing, strong medical and personal support, and a wide selection of amenities meant to make senior living comfortable and social.
