Wesley Court Methodist Retirement Community sits on 70 acres in Abilene, Texas, and has been around since 2004, offering a private, secure setting for seniors who want choices about how they live, and whether they're looking for independent living, assisted living, or nursing care, there's something here for nearly every stage, with executive and garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and private nursing care rooms all on the same campus, which is gated for safety and has nicely landscaped gardens, outdoor walking trails, and plenty of places for residents to relax. The campus includes several features that help make life easier, like scheduled transportation, concierge services, and a full-service bank, plus Wi-Fi in every residence, so folks can stay connected with family or take care of business online without fuss, and there are a variety of payment options including private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance.
Residents who value an active lifestyle get access to a wellness center, a beauty salon and barber shop, two cafes, a library, arts and crafts spaces, meeting and game rooms, fitness and music programs, movie nights, and regular social events, including bridge, dominoes, art workshops, and group outings-sometimes out for fishing, golf, or trips just to get out and enjoy themselves, all aimed at supporting mobility and social interaction. Spiritual needs are met, too, with chapel services on site and two places of worship nearby. There's a full activity staff and many programs, like music therapy, animal therapy, and wellness classes. The Lakeside Dining Room serves three homemade meals every day, with menu choices like fresh salads, soups, and desserts along with daily specials, and apartments come with their own full kitchens for those who prefer to cook.
Assisted living provides help with things like dressing, bathing, and medication reminders, as well as laundry and housekeeping, and residents can even get insulin injections and help with transfers if needed just by asking, and there's always someone to help with getting to doctor's visits or running errands, though it's good to double-check that these services are available when needed. Memory care is available for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with higher levels of support and supervision for safety, and specially trained staff who know how to manage common challenges. Hospice and respite care are options for short-term stays or for those at the end of life, and rehab services are available for those recovering from illness or injury.
Medical care is accessible on campus, with skilled nursing, rehab, and access to 32 medical physicians, and it's close to 10 pharmacies and 47 restaurants off campus. All apartments are designed with senior comfort and accessibility in mind, so residents get features to help them stay independent as long as possible. Residents can bring pets like cats and dogs, and specific diets-like for diabetes or high blood pressure-can be accommodated.
The community has staff trained in diabetic and high-acuity care, an ombudsman service for complaints, and is licensed by Texas Health and Human Services but is not a licensed CCRC under the Texas Continuing Care Facility Disclosure and Rehabilitation Act. Pricing starts at $3,000 a month, and costs can go up based on care level, room choice, and extra services. Wesley Court offers a range of activities, cozy apartments, and spaces for relaxing or gathering, so residents get care and comfort in a setting that feels more like a small, friendly neighborhood than a facility, and over the years, it's become somewhere local seniors can age in place with dignity.
