The Waterford at Colby sits at 1110 N. Division St. in Colby, WI, and people who come here find a place designed to make life easier and more comfortable, no matter what they might need as they get older, so the staff, who are friendly and always available, offer help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and plenty of folks use the Assisted Living services when they just want a hand with daily tasks but still enjoy their own space and routines. Folks who need more, like Memory Care for Alzheimer's or dementia, get special care with custom plans, a protected living area, and activities that help keep their minds active, and there's Aging in Place support, which means people can keep living here even as their needs change, which many families find gives peace of mind.
Some people use the Respite Care for short stays, maybe after surgery or when family caregivers need a break, and it can last for days or months, while others look for independent living, where it's possible to enjoy a full social life without worrying about chores or home upkeep, with all sorts of events, such as regular on-site activities, educational and entertainment programs, and outings to local attractions in Colby, so it never gets boring and there are lots of chances to make new friends. Civitas Senior Living provides services, and the folks working here really make a point to know residents and help them settle in, handling the little things that sometimes get big as you get older, and they're around 24/7 whenever someone needs a hand, which brings comfort to many.
You'll find a bunch of different apartments, like husband and wife suites or private rooms with big bathrooms, wall-to-wall carpet, kitchenettes for making a light meal, and emergency call buttons, so people know help is just a moment away if there's a problem, and some of the apartments feel extra bright and cheerful, thanks to things like sunrooms or tall fireplaces in the common areas, and there's even a bird aviary, which a lot of folks like to visit during the day. Meals come three times daily, cooked and served in a decorated dining room, and if someone wants a treat, there's an ice cream parlor, so that's always a nice touch. Common areas make it easy to run into neighbors, from lounges with big-screen TVs to an exercise room, patios, and gardens that get used a lot in good weather, so there are spaces for everyone's pace, whether that's chatting, reading in the stocked library, or joining devotional services.
The Waterford offers handy features like complimentary transportation for trips into Colby, so people can go shopping, see a doctor, or enjoy local events, plus Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, wheelchair-accessible showers, and even a beauty salon if you want to get your hair done. Pets are welcome, so residents don't have to leave companions behind, and staff help with the little chores, making every day as easy as possible. The place has gotten a 9.5 review score from 97 reviews, and it's won a Best of Senior Living Award, which families do seem to notice, though everyone's experience may be a bit different. Whether someone's here for Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, short Respite Care, or just as part of the community, there are activities planned every day, so people have plenty of chances to meet others and keep minds and bodies active. The Waterford at Colby tries to match the needs of every resident, and with a warm, caring atmosphere, folks tend to feel at home while getting the support they need.
