Holiday Maple Downs sits in Fayetteville, NY, surrounded by tall trees and a peaceful pond with a fountain, giving it a quiet and scenic feeling while still being close to downtown Syracuse if folks want to get out for a bit. The community has just two stories, which makes getting around easier, and all the recent renovations show they're keeping up with the times with fresh common spaces and a new event coordinator working hard to plan all sorts of meaningful activities that pull people together, from crafts and movie nights in the big TV lounge to gentle exercise in the well-equipped fitness center or games in the sunny activity room.
Apartments come in different sizes, from studios for someone looking for something small all the way up to two-bedroom homes, and these range from 335 to 1,095 square feet, so there's plenty of space. All the apartments have their own heat and air controls, a kitchenette handy for snacks or small meals, and a walk-in shower or tub with safety rails. Some have perks like double vanities and large windows for good light, and there's lots of closet space as well as carpeted floors. Service-wise, every resident gets a personal emergency response device, and there's weekly housekeeping, light linen service, and all maintenance taken care of as part of an all-inclusive month-to-month lease, so people don't have to fuss with long commitments or chores.
The dining room serves three meals every day, with attention paid to folks' special dietary needs, and there are also spaces like a private dining room for family meals, a resident-use kitchen, and a country store for little conveniences. Everyone can move around with ease-there are wheelchair-accessible showers, wide pathways outside, an elevator, and a no-smoking policy indoors, plus a pet-friendly policy for those who want to bring their animal friends along. Residents can park on site, enjoy walks on landscaped trails, relax in quiet corners with a piano and artwork, or sit by the roaring fireplace with neighbors.
Holiday Maple Downs has a strong focus on helping seniors at whatever stage of aging they're in. There are independent living apartments for seniors wanting community but just a bit of help, assisted living for those who need help with daily tasks, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services right there in the building, residential care home options, as well as memory care units for those living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, so that if needs change over time, people can usually stay put and keep their routine. Staff are around to help while respecting residents' independence, and private caregivers are allowed if administration okays it, with outside health providers able to visit if needed.
WiFi works in all the common spaces, devotionals and other group events meet onsite, indoor and outdoor common rooms offer places to meet up or read, and the schedule's always full with social, educational, and fitness activities through the Engage Life® program, which tries to touch on every part of a person's life-body, mind, hobbies, social time, spiritual needs, and community spirit. The grounds are always tidy, with gardens, patio seating, and spaces to read a book or watch birds, and transportation is offered for trips, errands, or doctor's appointments.
Men and women aged 55 or older make up the community, bringing a lively but settled feeling, and all the details-like smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, well-trained staff, and extra safety features-help keep things calm and protected for folks as they age.
