Willow Lake Place sits on a private 3-acre plot in North Indianapolis, and the whole place has a cozy home feel, not too big or too small, so residents can feel comfortable while still having a bit of privacy, and the building is always described as clean, though it might need a little freshening up here and there. Residents get choices with living spaces, including single rooms, studios, and 2-bedroom apartments, and some have kitchenettes for folks who like fixing simple meals now and then, plus all the usual comforts like air-conditioning, cable, and Wi-Fi. The place allows pets, so residents can have cats or dogs if they take care of them, and there's help with pet care when needed, which can make the place feel more like home.
They serve meals daily, including options for special diets like low-sodium or vegan, and the dining room is set up restaurant-style with a professional chef, so folks can enjoy eating together, and there's a private dining area for family visits. Housekeeping and linen services are part of the deal, one less thing to worry about, and staff take care of laundry and even offer dry cleaning on site. Residents also get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and there's around-the-clock staff, so if someone needs help at any hour, someone's always right there.
The community runs both assisted living and memory care, including a separate secure building for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they're set up to help residents who wander or have major behavior issues, with tools like alarms and bracelets to keep people safe, plus special staff trained in memory care. Skilled nursing is available on-site as well, along with therapy visits from nurses, podiatrists, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, plus general counseling and mental wellness programs, so healthcare support covers both body and mind, and they've got hospice and respite care too.
The activities program keeps everyone busy and involved; there's all sorts of things like Candy Bar Bingo, Crazy for Crosswords, Pinterest crafts, church services, art and gardening clubs, lectures, cooking classes, day trips, community service, and even some resident-run activities, so there's always something going on either inside or out, and a free community bus takes residents out for errands or appointments. Outside, residents can gather on wrap-around porches, enjoy the courtyard, relax in the gardens, or just visit with friends and family, and inside they've got common spaces like a fitness room, dining room, library, wellness center, and a small computer center for folks who still keep up with email or Facebook, plus an in-house beauty salon for haircuts and barber services.
The place focuses on making sure everyone keeps as much independence as possible, while having help close by, and encourages residents to take part in programs, stay social, attend devotional and church services, and make new friends. There's a maintenance-free environment, with a team committed to care that feels personal, and a dedicated executive director running things to keep everything on track. The community has a family-owned background, and with everything from home care and respite stays to daily assisted living and specialized memory care in a secure area, Willow Lake Place gives residents a supportive, lively place to live as they age, aiming to help each person feel at home while they keep living life the way they want, as safely and easily as possible.
