Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield sits on 24 acres near Lake Massasoit, with tall trees, gardens, and long walking paths winding across the grounds, and you'll see New England-style cottages spread out around the main building that reminds you of an old hotel with its elegant feel, and out there it's quiet except for the sounds of birds and the wind. This is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care all in one campus, so people can stay in the same place even as their care needs change, and the staff follows detailed, person-centered care plans, like folks get help with medicine, bathing, dressing, transfers, and other everyday things when they need it, to keep as much dignity as possible. The campus has a 24-hour call system and staff watching out for safety day and night, and if someone needs help, somebody's always there, and that makes families feel more sure of things.
Every apartment or cottage, many with their own patios or porches, comes furnished for comfort, and if you don't want to cook, the kitchen staff serves meals that fit special diets for allergies, diabetes, or other needs, and you'll always find coffee or a bite at Twain's Café. There's weekly housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning, so no one has to worry about chores. They've got scheduled daily activities, college-level courses, lectures by local scholars, and events in the community room and arts room, and movie nights are set up for everyone. Transportation helps folks get to appointments or local outings. Special programs run like the OpenView Program, Life in Full Bloom, and Parkinson's Support, and if someone's recovering from surgery or illness, the rehab center offers physical, speech, and occupational therapy with licensed therapists, all in private or semi-private rooms.
The community's grounds are kept neat, with garden beds, walking and biking trails, quiet spots to rest, and good views of the lake, and emergency alert systems are in place through the whole property. Residents get help with activities of daily living, from meals and medicines to social activities and support groups, and every part is set up for safety and ease of movement. CARF International has accredited Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing since 2014, recognizing their standards in both Continuing Care Retirement Community and Person-Centered Long-Term Care Community programs, and the skilled nursing program has a five-star rating. It's part of Loomis Communities, Inc., which has a long history in the region. This community is designed for comfort and safety, and everything is arranged to support seniors' well-being as they age.
