Bungalows At Waterford Gardens in Mission, Texas, is a medium-sized assisted living community with 15 licensed beds that offers different levels of care, so folks can find the help they need as their needs change, and you see they've got everything set up to keep people safe with secured apartments and grounds, plus emergency pull cords in every apartment, low mobility features like wheelchair-accessible showers, and secure areas in the memory care building for folks with Alzheimer's, so families worry less about wandering. The property includes studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private apartments, and each comes with ADA-compliant bathrooms and sheltered designs to help people with moving around, plus private laundry service and housekeeping daily, and the place is pet friendly for those who want their animals nearby. The staff handles care like bathing, dressing, incontinence support, spoon feeding, and has aides trained for Parkinson's and behavior support, so people needing more help can stick around, and there's 24/7 caregivers, a registered nurse on site, and staff trained for two-person transfers, which they say is important for safety when someone needs extra help getting up or around. The Bungalows offer memory care with memory-enhancing activities, daily monitoring for diabetes with sugar checks, and regular physician assessments, and you find things like weight management programs, wellness programs, individualized care plans, hospice and respite care for extra support, plus home health services and home care for people who want to stay at home but need help.
Meals come in different versions, like chef-inspired cooking, pureed food for those who need it, vegetarian choices, plus dining areas that are communal or private if preferred, and there's always someone there to help if somebody needs assistance eating, since they have dietitian supervision over meals. People can stay active with recreational spaces like a game room, entertainment room, fitness center, and outdoor areas, including walking paths, green space, a greenhouse, and a community garden, while daily scheduled exercise, birthday parties, group trips, and devotional services help folks stay connected and moving. Residents can use the on-site pharmacy, get their hair done at the salon, use building-wide WiFi, and park in an on-site lot, and there are all-inclusive utilities, private and communal areas, and even a guest house called Waterford Gardens Guest House for extra time with visitors or short-term care. For folks who want to get out, the staff arranges transportation for medical appointments and outings, with help at an extra cost.
Bungalows At Waterford Gardens is part of the Waterford Gardens community, which has a larger network and connects residents with health library resources, legislative updates, testing tools, guides, and programs for elder needs like fall prevention, opioid recovery, behavioral health, and elder abuse. They provide a long-term, secure home for seniors, making it easier for them to age in place and stay involved, and the community allows folks to live independently or with as much help as needed, with that extra feeling of security from around-the-clock staff. Residents get a choice of different apartment layouts to fit their needs, housekeeping and laundry are handled daily, and there's always someone on call for emergencies or medication reminders. The Bungalows At Waterford Gardens tries to make independent living possible with supportive help, plenty of social opportunities, and a safe, comfortable place to call home.
