Cannery Row Senior Apartments sits over on 301 E 3rd St in Waunakee, WI, and has been serving seniors since 2004 with 49 thoughtfully designed apartments, mostly for folks 55 and older who want a quiet and warm place, and the building does a good job of making sure everyone feels welcome whether they want a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom, and most units come with patios or balconies, which is nice for fresh air on those decent days, with sizes ranging from about 702 to 1,150 square feet. The apartments all have fully equipped kitchens, in-unit laundry setups, radiant floor heating, and several include underground parking and cable TV in the rent, which covers heating too. The property is a low-income tax credit community, so there are price points like $945, $1,015, $1,150, and $1,450, which gives folks with different incomes some choices, and there are a few different unit types like "221-A" or "223-A"-folks might see a unit name like that if they're looking at what's available.
The community was built specifically for seniors and aims for a supportive atmosphere where both men and women live, though sometimes there are units for women only, and the staff tries to keep a sense of belonging and security running through the place, which isn't always easy but they do their best to know everyone by name and be responsive if someone needs help. The building has secured entry, elevator access, and wheelchair-accessible showers to make things safer and easier for folks who don't get around as well as they used to, and pets like cats and dogs can live here because the management knows that a pet means a lot for seniors' happiness and health.
There's plenty for seniors to do, with group exercises, arts and crafts, bingo, games, movie nights, and both onsite and offsite activities, including planned trips and transportation for doctor's appointments or outings to nearby restaurants, parks, or shops. The place is right next to a senior and community center and is close to parks and quiet residential neighborhoods, which means residents can visit neighbors or even walk to their daughter's house if they want to. For folks who like social spaces, there are indoor and outdoor common areas, a library, a therapy room, a fitness center, and a hair salon run by a professional beautician, so residents don't have to travel far for a haircut or a bit of exercise.
Cannery Row Senior Apartments offers a range of care depending on what folks need, from independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all the way to skilled nursing home services for those who need extra help-assisted living is there for activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, and for meals, residents can sign up to get meals including a monthly buffet if they prefer not to cook, which takes a load off. There's also a monthly buffet, which folks seem to like since it's a way for everyone to get together and make a real day out of mealtime. Management runs onsite offices where the staff handles mail, answers questions, and keeps an eye out to make sure things keep humming along. Storage space is generous, everything's kept pretty clean, and the whole building's under a non-smoking policy so the air stays fresher than in some places.
With library space, walking paths outside, and trails nearby, Cannery Row Senior Apartments gives seniors the chance to stay active and connect with friends both in and out of the building, and there's always some way to get involved, whether through crafts, games, group fitness, or just sitting outside for a chat. The place belongs to the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce and has been open to residents all year, Monday to Friday, with Andi Simmons there as the contact for most things. All in all, Cannery Row is a quiet, sturdy, well-kept building where older adults can find a little community and help as they need it, with an honest effort to balance comfort, safety, and friendships, because folks age better when they aren't alone and have support if the time comes they need it.
