Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard sits in Rhode Island and has a quiet, comfortable atmosphere, with 64 apartments plus extra space for memory care, so seniors who want independence but might need more help later can stay even as their needs change, which is handy since this place offers a full set of services like independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, skilled nursing, home care, and two memory care programs called The Neighborhood and The Terrace, all under one roof, and if a person needs extra care for problems like Alzheimer's, diabetes, or trouble moving around, the staff here, including nurses and doctors on call, can give reminders for grooming, insulin injections, and help with getting around, even using lifts for residents who need it, with safety in mind because the property is secured with wandering alert systems, secure buildings for memory care, and friendly staff who watch over everyone 24 hours a day, so families can visit and even share meals together in dining rooms that are set elegantly with white linens and modern chandeliers.
There's a strong focus on keeping residents active with things the residents might actually enjoy, like yoga in the garden, book club upstairs in the library, chess by the fireplace, gardening, outings, karaoke, live music, movie nights in the theater, brain games, and even wine tasting sometimes, with activities planned all week, both on and off site, and there's daily housekeeping to keep things neat, a salon for hair and nails (including for memory care folk), and chefs serving up healthy, tasty meals that fit special diets like vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, or low sodium, and room service if someone needs it, plus fireside lounges and cozy patios outside with wicker chairs and umbrella tables where folks can sit and breathe fresh air or enjoy the landscaped gardens.
Pets are allowed, so people don't have to give up their small dogs or cats, and there's pet care help available if needed, and if a resident wants a private moment or to host family, there are both regular and private dining rooms, and all the common areas are bright, open, and wheelchair accessible, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to spend time in, and devotional services for those who want it, either on site or off.
People with different needs can find matching care, since there are different plans for light, medium, or heavy support levels, and if someone's memory problems lead to wandering or difficult behavior, trained memory care staff in the secured section can help keep things safe and calm by using wristband alarms and keeping close watch, plus offering therapies that try to keep minds and bodies as active as possible.
Apartments have living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, and many have nice views of the gardens outside, and for those still living at home nearby, there's home care teams ready to help with non-medical daily needs, and folks using the full range of services can count on scheduled transportation (or even help from chauffeur and house car services), so they can go out to appointments, social events, or just run errands.
Prices hover around $5,500 a month for a studio and go to about $6,650 for a one-bedroom, which includes the peace and safety of having everything looked after-from meals and entertainment to support with bathing, dressing, and medication, all the while letting people keep as much independence and dignity as they're able, since the Schuster family's been running this spot for 30 years, training staff to treat residents and guests with respect and kindness, and that's probably why they keep winning awards for having friendly staff, good activities, and all-around solid care.
