Silver Pond Assisted Living

Silver Pond Assisted Living sits at 516 13th St. in Wellman, Iowa, as part of the Parkview Manor community, where folks can find a wide range of care including independent living, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, respite care, hospice, and a secure memory unit called Reflections for those who need it, and the whole place tries to focus on a person's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs all together, which seems to mean there's not only help for daily life but also support for folks' well-being in many ways. The rooms are studios or one-bedroom apartments and come unfurnished, so residents can bring along their own things and set up their space just how they like, and people have access to 24/7 help from the Parkview staff and supervision at all hours, with a 24-hour call system and an emergency alert system in place, and the staff is often described as friendly, ready to assist with bathing, dressing, medication, room upkeep, transfers, and incontinence care, and people have said staff members are quite good with the residents, providing care and some important companionship. The Reflections memory care unit has specially trained staff for residents dealing with memory issues, providing structure and safety, and there are guest meals, devotional services both onsite and at nearby places of worship, and a full activity calendar with things like art classes, gardening club, wine tasting, educational speakers, cooking classes, brain fitness programs, yoga sessions, karaoke, and organized trips and outings. Residents have chef-prepared meals with options for all sorts of dietary needs, like gluten-free, kosher, low/no sodium, vegan, vegetarian, organic, or sugar-free, and snacks get served every day right on time. Apartments and common areas have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, plus cable or satellite TV, senior internet plans, cell phone service, and hearing aid support, and there are safety features like medication dispensers and home security, as well as transportation for appointments or outings and parking available for those who need it. There are lots of on-site amenities like a dining room, an arts room, a beauty salon and barber, housekeeping and laundry with dry cleaning, accessible bathrooms, landscaped grounds, indoor and outdoor common areas, walking paths, garden spaces, and opportunities for residents to run their own activities, and the facility is part of the Iowa Health Care Association and the Iowa Center for Assisted Living. Meals get cooked using fresh ingredients, with all-day dining choices and professional care for dietary restrictions, and the focus on social interaction and spiritual support includes regular devotional activities, both on- and off-site. The place stays clean and well-ordered, and there's a real effort to keep everyone comfortable, engaged, and safe, and the community works to offer companionship and non-medical care, plus resources for folks who need help at home. Silver Pond Assisted Living focuses on giving seniors a safe, friendly, and active place to live, right in Wellman.