Village At Waterman Lake-Lp is a senior living community in Rhode Island, licensed for up to 300 residents, that offers a range of care options so folks can stay as their needs change, starting with independent living and moving up to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all in the same place, and they've got suites as well as studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, both private and shared, which is handy for couples or for anyone who prefers some company. Residents in independent living don't have to worry about yard work or maintenance, and they can enjoy resort-style amenities like a fitness room, hot tub, steam or health room, movie area, outdoor gardens, game rooms, a reading room, and a beauty salon that has a hairdresser on-site, so there's somewhere to go for a fresh haircut or a bit of pampering. Social activities happen every day, including art classes, music therapy, board games, animal therapy, book clubs, evening events, day trips, and outings for errands or just for fun, and transportation can be arranged for medical appointments, religious services, and shopping runs, making life a bit easier since many don't drive anymore.
Folks who need some help can choose assisted living, which means help with things like bathing, getting dressed, medication management, incontinence care, meals, transfers, and all those personal care needs that sometimes sneak up on a person, and the staff is there 24 hours a day with a call system, so someone's always around if anyone needs assistance. There's support for special diets, including diabetic and gluten-free meals, plus three homemade meals a day, and if someone's worried about their blood sugar or hypertension, special options and monitoring are available-plus the dining space works restaurant style, there's room service if folks prefer to eat in their room, and even guest meal options, which is nice for when family comes by. For those with memory troubles, they have a locked facility with alarms, memory care programs for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, 24-hour staff, special therapies, memory-enhancing activities, and a secured place to make sure folks are safe but still have dignity and structure throughout the day, and they've thought about the details like arranging the environment to reduce wandering or confusion. Skilled nursing is available for folks needing more acute or ongoing medical care, with staff able to help with wound care, rehab, diabetes management, medication, and even two-person transfers for those who need extra hands to move safely, so folks get the right care as health changes, and hospice as well as respite care are offered if families need a break or when care needs shift near the end of life.
Residents can bring their pets, including cats and dogs, and there's free Wi-Fi, a secure gate, and both indoor and outdoor areas to relax or catch up with friends, and you see a community that likes to keep busy, with a lot of entertainment, arts and crafts, fitness programs, and classes, which are tailored to be suitable for each resident's health and interests. The place feels like a mix between a traditional nursing home and a hospitality-focused retirement community, and with state-licensed nursing, on-site counseling, and a wide range of programs, folks have access to the care and comfort they need all in one setting, and that kind of peace of mind matters as you get older or when you're looking out for a loved one.
