Waverly Care Center, Inc.

Waverly Care Center, Inc. sits on 133 acres in a quiet, scenic part of Waverly, Ohio, at 444 Cherry St, and has served seniors for decades as a faith-based, non-denominational not-for-profit community. The place started out as company housing and now provides different senior living options like assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and hospice, so folks can stay in one spot even when their care needs change as they age. The staff respects each resident and aims to give care tailored to individual needs, with nurses on staff part time, people trained in memory care, and 24-hour nursing care plus emergency monitoring.

The campus holds both private and semi-private apartments, many with kitchenettes, and certain units come with kitchen appliances. Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry services are available, along with meals and dining services that offer nutritious choices and guest meals when families visit. The community isn't pet friendly, so cats and dogs can't live with residents, but the place tries to make everyone feel at home in other ways, like on-site and off-site devotional activities, on-site religious services, and plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas-there's even a garden for some fresh air.

Waverly Care Center features a modern activity center that's 65,000 square feet, an indoor swimming pool with aquatic exercise programs, a climate-controlled walking track, a well-equipped fitness center, and other amenities like a woodshop, library, salon, and a café. For folks who enjoy being active, there are resident-led activities, group outings, social programs, games, hobbies, and field trips. Residents can join in fitness and wellness programs, and use the barber or beauty salon on site. Those who are full-time residents can get a membership at the Chillicothe Country Club nearby, which is something you don't see at most places.

Residents who need more help can access services like medication management, supervision, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as incontinence and diabetic care, plus secure memory care for those with memory loss, and respite care. There's access to extra support through affiliates like National Church Residences, which helps bring home healthcare, hospice, and some primary care right to a resident's apartment. Transportation is available for appointments and shopping, and entertainment venues are on the grounds, so there's a good bit to do without traveling far. The community recently updated its residences, dining, landscaping, and personal services, keeping things fresh and safe for folks living there. The place tries to keep up a sense of dignity and well-being for all residents while making sure spiritual and personal enrichment are yearly goals, and the staff works hard to keep everyone feeling connected and supported as they age.