The Village at Waterman Lake sits on a large, 33-acre wooded hilltop in Greenville, Rhode Island, with nice views of Waterman Lake, and it offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing services, and continuing care for seniors. People call it a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, because residents can move between different types of care as their needs change. This place is family owned and has been operating for over twenty-five years. There are three main buildings-the Courtyard, the Lodge, and the Chalet-with different living options such as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, some with patios or garden views, and each building has its own activities director who keeps things lively with a full activity calendar covering everything from art classes, Tai Chi, yoga, singing, and community service, to day trips, theatre outings, shopping, boat rides on the lake, and even putting on the community's own putting green or relaxing in the pub or one of the libraries.
Residents get three meals a day in elegant dining rooms, with options for room service or special diets like gluten-free, and there's a Sunday brunch buffet, desserts from the pastry chef, and a menu that changes with the seasons and even uses local ingredients whenever they can. The staff is available around the clock, with nurses on site and a doctor on call, giving residents help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or just getting around, plus medication monitoring and support for diabetes and other medical issues, and specialists provide memory care in a secure, separate memory care building for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.
They use bracelets and other safety technology to help prevent wandering, and the property is secured, so even residents who might have elopement risks or physical outbursts have support. Residents with pets-dogs and cats-can keep them with help from staff, and things like pet care or escorted walks happen, keeping people and their animals together as much as possible. The community score uses reviews, neighborhood safety data, and livability details to offer a picture of what to expect, and the place is known for being clean and well-kept, with open, bright gardens, decorated and celebrating birthdays and holidays, and a focus on making people feel welcome and included.
Transportation is available with private cars or coaches for outings or doctor's visits, and there's resident parking for those who still drive, plus services like laundry, housekeeping, and linen changes. There are wellness programs, rehabilitation and therapy services-including physical, occupational, and speech therapy-and social workers to support resident health in body and mind, with psychological counseling for anyone who wants it, either individually or through group gatherings called Caring and Sharing for family and friends.
Memory care has its own tailored program with sensory stimulation, low-exertion exercise, brain fitness, counseling, and daily activities, and the facility has apartments and suites designed to let people bring their own favorite furniture or keepsakes. There are private dining rooms and guest meals for visits, frequent meetings for residents and staff to give feedback, and a Food Advisory Board to keep meals tasty and relevant. The Village at Waterman Lake doesn't ask for big buy-in fees, and instead, there's a month-to-month lease with a 30-day notice, a one-time community fee, and care fees for those who need extra support. Average prices are $7,620 for a memory care studio and $6,090 for semi-private rooms, with an extra fee for higher care needs, and tours can be scheduled for anybody wanting to see a sample apartment or learn more about life at The Village.
