Wedgewood of Winter Haven Inc is a senior living community in Winter Haven, Florida, that's been helping older adults since 2001, and the place sits in a quiet suburb close by several medical centers like Clinical Care Medical Centers of Winter Haven, Thomas Medical Clinic, and Regional Medical Center, so it's pretty convenient if you need extra medical care. The community offers different types of care, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, retirement living, and in-home care, and the staff is around 24 hours every day to help out with anything big or small, whether you just need a hand for a few hours, need long-term care, or if you're coming out of the hospital and need short-term support while getting back on your feet.
At Wedgewood, the staff cares for people with Alzheimer's and other memory problems and they have programs and services to help with confusion and prevent wandering, and they offer help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, housekeeping, and cooking, plus laundry and wound care for folks who need it. The staff includes nurses with over 40 years' experience, aides for non-medical help and companionship, and caregivers who go on night shifts to really get to know what each resident needs. Wedgewood has a reputation for being friendly and helpful, and people mention the staff's compassion and the welcoming, family setting, so you'll find a supportive environment.
If you want to stay as independent as possible, there are independent living options for active seniors, and assisted living rooms for those who need daily support, and if you prefer to stay at home, they've got home care services to help with things like rides to appointments, social visits, or non-medical tasks to make life safer. They also cover special medical concerns like diabetes or incontinence, along with therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and always have skilled nursing available. Residents have activities for social, mental, and physical wellness, devotional programs, social activities, and nutritious meals every day, plus recreational and indoor spaces where people gather or relax.
Wedgewood has won awards locally for how they run their activities and how friendly their staff is, and their rooms are meant to be cozy and private, giving people a sense of home-some say "Our Home is Your Home" captures the atmosphere. The building is two stories, and its common areas are easy to use. Transportation help is available if you need to get out and about. The care team also attends third-party care meetings to keep up with anyone's changing needs. Licensed and up to code, the facility focuses on safety, comfort, and treating everyone with dignity while helping folks stay as independent as possible.
