The Willows

The Willows sits near The Villages in Oxford and has a lively, energetic environment that supports seniors looking for both independence and care, and you'll often see residents and visitors talking in the open, bustling lobby or relaxing in the indoor and outdoor spaces which always seem clean and looked after, and you can tell the place was really set up to make everyone comfortable whether they prefer quiet or want to stay busy and social. The staff stays on hand all day and all night, and with registered nurses, medication managers, nutritionists, a full-time activity director, and even doctors and psychiatrists available, there's help for everyday needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication, as well as special supervision for health issues, emergencies, or memory support for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's even technology-like alarm bracelets-to reduce wandering in the secure memory care area. The community makes it easy to find a routine or a new hobby, because there's a packed calendar with exercise sessions, yoga, church services both on and offsite, art classes, karaoke, outings, trivia, gardening, cooking classes, therapy dog visits, and monthly and holiday gatherings, and with a new activities director who's brought in more variety, there's almost always something going on. The Willows also offers short-term stays for respite after surgery or to give family caregivers a break, as well as skilled nursing for those who need more support, and they're equipped to handle diabetes care, incontinence if managed by the resident, and even provide for those with mobility needs using lift assists, along with special support for those at risk of wandering or who show behavioral symptoms. The food is served any time of day and includes all sorts of options, including kosher, vegetarian, gluten-free, low sodium, and sugar-restricted meals, and you can have breakfast for dinner if that's what you like, and there's always guest dining, with meals made from good ingredients so it feels a little more like home, and there's even a wine bar in a private lounge for residents to use. For folks with pets, the community does allow cats and dogs, and for those who smoke, smoking's limited to outside. The Willows has both independent and assisted living, and the place is designed so residents can stay as their health changes without moving, offering studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options-including the larger Bellwether Suites-to fit different needs and budgets, and some apartments go up to about 900 square feet. There's attention to privacy too, with private rooms and suites, and laundry, phone, cable, and internet are available. Other nice details include an on-site beauty/barber shop, Pro Shop, daily health checks, and on-site lab, X-ray, pharmacy, counseling, and therapy services, plus regular transportation for outings, appointments, or errands-free sometimes, or for a cost if far. Family members are kept updated about health events and falls, and there are safety features throughout, so you can see the place was made with both care and comfort in mind, and for memory care, it's a purpose-built, secured community so folks who are at risk for exiting or aggressive can get the support they need. The Willows uses some programs like the CARE YOUR WAY assessment to help match care to each person, and there's always someone to respond in emergencies or help with meals, medication, or just getting to activities. There's a real mix of people thanks to all the different services-independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite, skilled care, and even 55+ active adult living-and the place keeps up services like devotional programs, "Pure Health," "Taste of Inspirit," the "SAGE® PROGRAM," and "Life Your Way" activities as part of the Inspirit Senior Living community. The Willows focuses on community, safety, and having plenty to do, with a reputation for being well-kept and friendly, and while it can never be perfect, it does try to give folks both the care and the freedom they want through all stages of aging.