Wesleyan Village sits on a big campus in Elyria with 17 acres at Village and 36 acres at Meadows, and it has walking paths, ponds, and gardens where residents go out for fresh air. The community serves seniors from Lorain County and nearby towns, with options for different needs-there are independent living patio homes and senior apartments for adults 55 and older, assisted living apartments with help for things like bathing and getting dressed, and a dedicated memory care area called Beacon House for residents who have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, with staff trained to support them in safe surroundings. The nursing homes provide both short- and long-term stays, with 24-hour nursing care for people with greater health needs, and there are also residential homes for those who want a smaller, live-in setting with caregivers helping every day.
People often talk about the friendly staff, who offer kindness and help, so the culture stays welcoming whether someone's visiting or moving in. Nutrition gets attention-chefs and meal planners prepare balanced meals served in dining rooms or a café, and there's a focus on eating together because that helps people stay social and active. Amenities cover a lot, from indoor and outdoor common spaces, a fitness center, swimming pool, library, woodshop, arts and crafts rooms, billiards and game rooms, to a bistro and hair salon, and most apartments include in-suite washer and dryer for added comfort. Housekeeping and all maintenance are covered, with round-the-clock security, emergency call systems, transportation for outings or medical visits, resident parking, postal services, and even on-site banking, so daily life stays convenient. The community also welcomes pets, which many residents enjoy.
Wesleyan Village and Wesleyan Meadows encourage whole-person wellness. Regular activities include exercise classes, swimming and whirlpool, excursions to Cleveland museums or games, woodworking, music appreciation, Coffee Klatch socials, arts and crafts, and sports parties. The campus has an enclosed courtyard, landscaped walking paths, and spaces to relax or garden. People engage in educational and spiritual programs, with a chapel, spaces for devotion, and spiritual counseling. Families get involved, sometimes joining cooking groups, reading circles, or simply reminiscing. The complex also uses the Masterpiece Living® approach to help people grow socially, physically, mentally, and with purpose.
Care gets planned as a team. Gerontologists, doctors, nurses, and case managers work together, making personal plans for each resident. Support covers daily needs like help with medication, bathing, dressing, and meals, and there's access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site. The community cares for those with specialized health concerns like asthma and offers spiritual support, too. Memory care features a secured setting, individualized care, engaging therapies, and ways to prevent confusion or wandering.
The idea is to give seniors choices so they can keep their independence or get more support when needed. There are also VA's Aid and Attendance Pension benefits for veterans, a focus on safety and comfort with wheelchair accessible showers, private or shared rooms, and security features. Residents use social media and digital platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram if they want. There are spiritual life programs, ongoing education, events, holiday celebrations, and plenty of ways to stay connected and active. Wesleyan Village and Wesleyan Meadows work together under one system as a Life Plan Community, offering maintenance-free living, personal care, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing all in one location, which helps residents age in place while choosing what fits their needs best.
