The Lodge Retirement Community

The Lodge Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, all in one place, so folks can get more or less help as they need it, and it's a verified community, which helps families feel a bit more secure about their choice, plus you'll find a real mix of people and activity because residents range from those living almost entirely on their own to those needing regular care, and the staff are known to be friendly and genuinely helpful, with a cheerful way about them that makes the whole place feel more welcoming. There are social functions and games like bingo, bridge, shuffleboard, indoor volleyball, hallway golf, theater arts, arts and crafts, and exercise and yoga classes, so it's not hard to find something to do during the day, and you'll see people laughing or chatting in the halls or the community spaces pretty often. The Lodge has scheduled transportation to doctor appointments, nearby churches, the grocery store, and shopping centers, so residents can keep up with errands and outings even after they stop driving, and if someone needs a haircut or just wants to shop for a gift, there's a salon and a gift store right in the building. They offer pharmacy and banking services onsite, as well as visits from physical therapists, podiatry, and hearing aid professionals, which takes a lot of pressure off trying to get around for basic needs, and there's an emergency response system and 24-hour security to help everyone feel safer. Laundry rooms and weekly housekeeping are provided, and the apartments themselves come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, some with balconies and the garden apartments have two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, cathedral ceilings, a patio, granite countertops, and washer/dryer hookups, meant for people or couples who aren't ready for the usual retirement setting but want some community and support. Utilities, basic cable, heating, cooling, water, and emergency call systems are built into assisted living and garden apartments, and the rent for most units is all-inclusive, covering meals, utilities, housekeeping, transportation, and most activities, so residents or families don't get a surprise bill each month. There's a flexible meal program with up to three home-style meals daily for independent living residents, and meals can get delivered to garden apartments. Friendly, close pets are allowed, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet are available, and the grounds are landscaped with a pond, gazebo, bridge, and walking paths, which gives folks a place to enjoy nature or gather outside. The Helping Hands Program is available for extra help, like support with independence, if someone wants it, though there may be additional fees for that, and people seem to appreciate the nutritious meals served using quality ingredients. You'll often see people helping each other or just sitting and visiting because the people there, both residents and staff, really try to make the days comfortable and friendly for everyone.