Highland Ridge sits on a high hill in Williamsburg, Iowa, and looks out over the surrounding farmland, offering a quiet and open setting. This senior community provides different types of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care through its Heartland Memory Care program, and skilled nursing services. Residents can choose from studio apartments, single-room units, stand-alone cottages, townhomes with full kitchens, and even two- or three-bedroom units, many of which have kitchenettes, nine-foot ceilings, oak finishes, gas fireplaces, sunrooms, private garages, and in-home laundry setups, which is handy for those who want a bit more comfort and independence. There's plenty to do around Highland Ridge since there are walking trails, outdoor patios, gardens, landscaped courtyards, and a clubhouse, plus spots like the pool, library, billiards area, fitness center, beauty salon, and art studio, so boredom doesn't come easy.
Daily life gets easier with on-site parking, garage parking, and maintenance, as well as help available for housework, laundry, dry cleaning, and even a car wash bay, and the business office makes handling paperwork simpler. The wellness center offers an indoor walking track, aerobics studio, and a warm-water therapy pool, as well as instructor-led classes like Tai Chi, yoga, and chair yoga. The recreation room hosts regular events, game nights, and activities like Nintendo Wii bowling, arts and crafts, cooking clubs, and there's even a resident musical group. Highland Ridge schedules shopping trips, offsite outings, and events to keep residents active in the community, while still providing a guest suite for family and friends who come to visit.
Care here tries to cover all needs, with medication administration, rehabilitation like physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as daily assistance in assisted living, and 24-hour nursing care for long-term needs. Memory care supports people living with dementia with secure areas and planned activities, while skilled nursing and respite care are there for those who need more medical support, always focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Residents can get on-site haircuts at the salon or barber shop, use the kitchenette in their own rooms when they want, or join everyone in restaurant-style dining and even guest dining areas. Religious services are available in-house too.
Finances are made less complicated with options to pay by credit card or check, cost assistance programs, an affordable housing toolkit, VA benefits support, and advice on financial matters. Residents have emergency response systems, transportation services, travel support, and the option to get meals at home when needed. Highland Ridge is part of Presbyterian Homes & Services and offers resources for dementia care, a ministry guide for older adults, and special names for some of its services and programs like the Heartland Memory Care program. The focus is steady on supporting residents, whether they want a maintenance-free lifestyle or need full nursing care, all while living in a spot that feels calm, friendly, and well planned for the different changes that come with aging.
