Lydia H. Roper Home

Lydia H. Roper Home, set in a building with history dating back to 1921 and renovated in 2022, offers senior living for women age 55 and older, mainly for those over 62 who can move around on their own, and the place has 26 bedrooms in the assisted living wing and also offers choices for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, so folks who live there can get the kind of help that's right for them as their needs change, plus it's a pet-friendly place as long as the pets are small and follow the rules, and support's always close because there's a 24-hour call system and awake staff day and night, making sure someone's there when help's needed with things like bathing, dressing, blood sugar checks, and moving between bed and wheelchair-though staff only monitor diabetes and can't give insulin. The suites are furnished and have phone options, private bathrooms with designer tile, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, full-sized washers and dryers, and big, bright bedrooms, plus there's open-concept living/dining, large windows, and some nice features like whirlpool spas, elevators, and wheelchair-friendly hallways and trails for folks who need them. Meals are a focus, with three daily and snacks, in several dining rooms including private ones, and choices for diabetes or allergies, plus there's a café or bistro and country club-style spots to eat, and utilities like water, electricity, internet, trash pickup, and parking come with the rent. Residents can use a beauty and barber shop, a small convenience store, a library, lounges, a clubhouse, an auditorium, a chapel, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, walking paths, gardens, ponds, patios, and courts for bocce ball, pickleball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. For getting out and about, there's scheduled and complimentary transportation, residence-owned cars and vans, and underground parking for those who drive themselves. Lydia H. Roper Home holds daily support services like housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and postal service, and planned trips, outings, and on-site classes for arts, adult education, gardening, along with movie nights, community events, and resident-led activities; there's a learning center, performing arts area, and office space for work or volunteering, so seniors can stay active, learn, and socialize. The place also offers devotional programs, lounges for chatting, and indoor shared spaces for activities, and the staff-who get described as friendly, joyful, and kind-help keep things running smoothly and help people feel welcome and safe, all in a building close to downtown, the waterfront, and shopping and dining.