Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor sits in a wooded area with lovely surroundings, including a private lake out back, which makes the place feel peaceful, and you'll find comfortable apartments and companion suites-each with private bathrooms, seated showers, handrails, individual climate control, cable, WiFi, and telephone service-plus kitchenettes for those who want to keep easy meals close by, so it's nice for folks who want options. You'll see pets under 25 lbs. like cats and small dogs sharing in the quiet, and there's plenty of space with common lounge areas, walking paths, landscaped gardens, secure courtyards, a patio, and spots set up for games or reading, which helps people stay busy and involved if they want.
The community fee is a one-time cost of $3,000, which is standard for places like this, and they accept checks, credit cards, insurance, and some aid like Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance, so there's some flexibility in how to pay. They offer assisted living, memory care, independent living, short-term respite stays, home health, skilled nursing, adult day care, and rehab for higher care needs, so there's a way to stay as needs change without having to move. A round-the-clock care team includes registered nurses and specially trained memory care staff, like the folks who run the Sweet Memories™ program-they've got staff around all day and night, even for folks who may need a little extra help remembering things or getting to meals, and they'll help with bathing, meds, dressing, mobility, and other daily tasks, so you don't have to worry so much about safety or accidents.
Meals come chef-prepared and use a farm-to-table approach-people mention things like Soup du Jour, salads, entrees like Maple Glazed Salmon or Chicken and Dumplings, and desserts such as Carrot Cake or Berry Cobbler, which means the dining's a bit special, but they know how to cater to diets like diabetic, vegetarian, low-salt, or other special food needs, which helps a lot if someone has restrictions. Dining is restaurant-style, so you sit down in a dining room, and if you don't feel like it, there are kitchenettes in many rooms. Housekeeping and linen services are weekly, so rooms stay clean without much fuss, and maintenance staff is always around for upkeep. There's a beauty salon, fitness and wellness rooms, and therapy services like physical and occupational therapies on site. Pharmacies, mental wellness programs, music therapy, and art therapy are offered, which can make daily life feel richer or at least less lonely.
Programs here encourage people to get involved if they want, ranging from arts and crafts, music with the SingFit program, Tai Chi, games like tabletop and corn hole, horticulture activities for those who like digging in the dirt, and regular outings for shopping or local events. There's even a Virtual Reality Experience and things like Reader's Theater and a Life Story Reminisce program so residents can keep minds active and share their history if they wish. Daily and weekly activities provide choices for socializing, plus they organize special celebrations and travel-themed events, which shake up the routine every now and then.
The place is pet-friendly, which helps with loneliness, especially if you've always had an animal around. The staff, including people like the friendly concierge Miss Robin and others like Miss Janice and Christina, are known to be compassionate and keep a low resident-to-employee ratio so folks tend to get noticed instead of being overlooked. There's a 24-hour emergency call system, medication reminders, health services including on-site hospice, pharmacy, onsite religious services, and help with things like dressing and toileting, so the basics are covered, and they're wise to individual needs, changing the level of care as a person's health or memory shifts.
People who tour the place often say it feels welcoming, with inviting, homey decorations, seasonal touches, and folks gathered for activities like corn hole or holiday celebrations. The community lets prospective residents and families take a virtual tour before deciding, which gives a realistic look at how things are laid out and what daily life might look like. Overall, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor tries to offer practical help with a respectful attitude, and it's a place where folks have the space, support, and opportunities to make choices about their own lives, whether they're looking for a vibrant community or a quieter routine with plenty of care on hand.
