WCA Home

WCA Home, which was in Fredonia, New York, stood in a two-story Victorian residence connected to an added wood-frame building, and the house was especially known for its historic architecture. The facility had a total of 37 rooms for residents-32 private and 5 shared, with each room set up with a twin bed, end table, lamp, dresser, mirror, and linens, and each room included its own bathroom, closet, and call bell connected to the nurse's station. All floors had elevator access, and the building had full security with cameras, smoke alarms, sprinklers, and a Generac industrial generator to keep things running in emergencies, which mattered a lot to people who wanted safety and comfort during storms or power outages, plus there was air-conditioning through the building. WCA Home had a structured program of care, with assisted living, independent living, respite care, hospice, and support for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and moving from bed to wheelchair, which made things easier for the women who lived there, and the pricing included a one-time $600 community fee and a monthly fee that started around $2,280 for an assisted living studio room, and higher or lower prices depending on each person's care needs. Nurses and staff were available 24 hours a day and there was always someone awake and ready for emergencies, and visiting nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists came in when needed, and WCA Home was licensed for a full set of health services like physical therapy, speech therapy, medical supplies, and intermittent nursing, plus there was a program in place for medication delivery and help with medical appointments, where an aide always went along to doctor visits and transportation was complimentary, which brought peace of mind to residents and their families. Housekeeping and laundry were taken care of, so residents didn't have to keep up with chores, and three home-cooked meals were served each day in a big dining room-with vegetarian, low-salt, and low-sugar diets all available, and folks could eat with others or on their own if they liked, and snacks or extra helpings were never a problem if someone was still hungry, and with a commercial kitchen, the meals kept coming even during storms or outages. WCA Home fostered friendships and kept spirits up with a steady calendar of activities like exercises, games, arts and crafts, Bible study, and luncheons, and Thursday "Pamper Day" in the beauty salon gave women a chance to get their hair or nails done, and there were both indoor and outdoor common areas, quiet reading nooks, a whirlpool bath for joint aches, and the famous front porch lined with rocking chairs where friends could chat and watch the world go by. The facility believed in giving residents a choice-to decorate their private rooms with personal things from home, to participate in activities or not, and to move freely thanks to accessible doors and elevators, and with the building set up for handicapped access, there weren't many obstacles for anyone's mobility. The home took care of bowel and bladder incontinence, provided standby help for those who needed extra support moving, and emphasized privacy and respect in all care, and staff included certified nurses, caregivers, bookkeepers, and administrators, all working under the rules of a nonprofit with Christian roots. WCA Home was always connected to the broader community through its Friends of WCA Home group, which helped raise extra funds for things that improved daily life, and with the location near hospitals, doctors, and bus lines, folks were never far from what they needed, whether for health, fun, or errands, and family could always visit easily by car or public transit. The facility ended operation as of January 2, 2023, after over 85 years of serving women as a licensed adult home and assisted living program, remembered for giving care that balanced safety, comfort, and independence in a true "home away from home."