Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood sits in a quiet valley in Bridgeport, West Virginia, where you can look out at the hills, farms, and a pond, and if you like getting outside, there are long walking paths winding through the grounds, and there are gardens with raised beds and even a butterfly and hummingbird area that's nice to sit by when the weather's good. The three-story brick building looks out at all this and has a columned front with a covered entrance for easy drop-off and pick-up-plenty of parking, too, and easy access to the courtyard, outdoor patio, and main inside areas.
This community has independent living apartments for folks over 55 who want privacy and an active life, as well as assisted living options for those who need daily help like with bathing, dressing, or medicine. If someone's care needs increase, there's on-site skilled nursing, and there are special programs for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss, and the care team, including aides, housekeepers, dining staff, and nurses, is around all hours. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom plans, from generous 396-sq.-ft. studios in assisted living up to 1,484-sq.-ft. two-bedrooms in independent living, and all have full baths and kitchens, plus private balconies on many units so you can sit outside or let in sunlight through big windows-there's room for scooters to get around, too.
The community is known for its scenery but also for having a down-to-earth, small-town feel where staff are kind and focus on each resident's needs. You'll find shared spaces like a cozy lobby, a comfortable library with plenty of natural light, a salon for haircuts and styling, a game room, and a bistro, and there's even a movie theater, billiards lounge, and fitness center. Meals are served in a dining room with restaurant-style tables-private family dinners happen in a set-aside room-and the kitchen staff cooks up hearty food like lasagna, soups, salads, and roasts, with vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, and low-sugar choices, and there's always coffee and cookies out for everyone. Housekeepers handle cleaning and laundry, there's transportation to appointments and outings, and activities like bingo, singing, crafts, movies, and religious services fill the calendar, with social events often open to the public.
Everything feels designed for both comfort and independence, with wide hallways, wheelchair-accessible showers, and well-maintained grounds where you can walk, garden, play outdoor games, or just enjoy the views. Folks stay busy joining classes or interest groups, using the gym, or spending time with friends in the lounge. Sagora Senior Living runs the place, which means they try to keep things friendly, organized, and focused on helping each person enjoy daily life, no matter their health needs or interests.
