Christopher Heights of Webster sits at 338 Thompson Road in a quiet, rural spot close to Lake Chaubunagungamaug, and the place has private studio and one-bedroom apartments set up for people aged 55 and older who want independence but still need support with daily life, and you can pay through private funds, veterans' benefits, or Social Security. The facility has a one-time community fee of $4,000, and residents pay a monthly fee that covers all meals, utilities except cable and telephone, and care services, so you don't have to worry about what's included. There's 24-hour staff, a responsive call system, and security, plus help with things like bathing, dressing, moving from bed to wheelchair, and managing medications, with up to one and a half hours of personal care each day. Staff can support people who need help with mobility or memory issues, and there's a separate secured floor for residents with early memory loss, set up to help prevent confusion and wandering.
People can manage their diabetes or incontinence themselves with staff on hand for reminders and standby help, and if hospice care or longer nursing support is needed, those services are available as well. Housekeeping, laundry, and three chef-prepared meals daily are also part of the package, along with special diets when needed, and private apartments give everyone a good amount of privacy and control over their own space. The building has large common areas indoors, handicap accessibility, Wi-Fi, a pub, a sundry store, and even a beauty shop, so nobody has to go without services they might need or enjoy. There's scheduled outings and complimentary transportation for errands or medical visits, and the Activities Director puts together a monthly calendar with things like fitness classes, movie nights, music groups, and arts and crafts, so those who want to join in have options for staying active and social.
Staff encourage residents to help shape classes and choose activities, and devotional services are available offsite for those who want them, while regular health, wellness, and rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, help residents stay healthy. The staff are known for being knowledgeable and caring, and the whole campus is built to support people living as independently as possible while still having the support and care they might need as they age, so the atmosphere stays comfortable and homelike, and the programs are made to help everyone feel connected, safe, and active.
