Walnut Grove Retirement Community sits over in West Omaha in a quiet spot with nicely landscaped grounds and pleasant walking trails, and folks find studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes with floor plans that include things like window coverings, thermostats you control yourself, and full-sized appliances in the kitchenettes, and there's no extra charge to bring a dog or cat because it's a pet-friendly place. Residents get an all-inclusive monthly package that covers every utility, phone, cable TV, Wi-Fi, meals from the Signature Freedom Dining program prepared by professional chefs, and even meal delivery, so people don't have to fuss over several bills. There's an on-site theater with 150 seats, a well-stocked library, a billiards and game room, arcade, a lounge with a bar and flat-screen TV, a spa area, fitness rooms, arts rooms, music events, fireplaces to sit around, and patios and tranquil gardens for relaxing or joining the walking club. The place has a business center, computer room, conversation areas, guest parking, and a store for convenient shopping-which comes in handy on days when you might not feel up to heading out.
Scheduled daily activities fill the calendar, like movie nights, cards and pinochle clubs run by residents, arts and crafts, and garden clubs, and the Lifestyle Director puts together monthly holiday parties, dances, and other special community events, so folks stay connected and engaged. For folks who need a bit more support, Walnut Grove offers care services like assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and long-term care, along with medication management, help with dressing, and counseling services. The place is designed with safety in mind, with a 24-hour emergency call system, sprinkler systems, and handicap features throughout to help everyone get around easier, plus the managers live on site and staff are available round the clock to help when needed.
With transportation and laundry services included, housekeepers keeping things tidy, and maintenance handled behind the scenes, residents don't have to worry about chores piling up, and they can focus on enjoying exercise and health classes, beauty salon services, and everyday comforts like private bathrooms, washers and dryers, and furnished apartments if preferred. Walnut Grove brings a sense of community with its welcoming staff in the lobby, and while reviews point to folks being satisfied with the care they get, most say it's the genuine attitude from the staff that stands out the most in this 55-plus independent living community.
