Wingate Residences at Silver Lake sits across bright, lively grounds, giving residents different ways to live well-from independent living to assisted living and memory care, so folks come in and find support that matches what they want or need, and with state license number 4344, the place keeps things in order. The building brings together classic New England design, plenty of private apartments with different floor plans, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and full kitchens, and every apartment gives you Wi-Fi, cable TV, closet space, climate controls, a living room area, a shower, and spots for your own telephone. The grounds have gardens, patios, trees, lawn games, and some units look out over the water or into the woods, which folks like if they enjoy walks or just watching the seasons change.
People can bring pets because Wingate stays pet-friendly. Residents take part in activities all year, like chess by the fireplace, yoga in the garden, the Book Club in the library, and bigger holiday and seasonal events, with chances for outings, arts and crafts, music, horticultural classes, and even chances to pitch in with volunteer work. The staff set up regular trips into town for shopping or medical appointments and help with rides to where folks want to go, even offering help for those who use wheelchairs or need an extra hand moving around. There's companionship and assistance if someone needs a walk to dinner or company at an activity.
Residents who need extra help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, or using the bathroom get it from caregivers, and there's a part-time nurse on staff, with skilled nursing, medication reminders, rehab and therapy-occupational, physical, and speech-plus hospice, in-home health, and podiatry services for those who need a bit more care, and caregivers do overnight check-ins, weekly cleaning, laundry, and even regular help with showers. Memory care, called The Neighborhood, has a safe space specially set up for folks living with cognitive decline, and all areas have controlled entry, emergency response systems, and fall prevention, trying to keep everyone safe.
Meals come from the Mindful Dining Program, with classically trained chefs making daily meals served in restaurant-style dining rooms, plus places to grab coffee or chat with neighbors. The LiveWell program keeps folks active and engaged, and there's always something to do, whether that means working on a craft, digging in the garden, or talking about a book. Inside, common areas offer spots to relax, like lounges with fireplaces, an entertainment room, a library, billiards, or even a movie theater. Outside, folks walk the paths, enjoy the gardens, or relax on a patio.
The grounds include spots for sports and lawn games, nice for families with visiting grandkids. Housekeeping covers your trash, laundry, beds, repairs, and maintenance, while the grounds and buildings stay tidy, thanks to on-site staff. Wingate Residences at Silver Lake has been run by the Schuster family for over 30 years, and a sense of community shows up in the way people help each other and take part in everything, including welcoming new folks who come for a short-term stay or a more permanent home. Entry has a fee of $3,350, and there are plenty of ways to personalize services, depending on what each resident needs. The staff speaks English and help residents live as independently as possible, with the comfort of support when it's needed, making this a flexible and well-trafficked option in senior living-plus there's a nursing home on campus, so if needs change, residents don't have to move far.
