Traditions of Waterville sits in a friendly town known for its scenic views, small shops, and places to eat, so residents can get out for some fresh air or a change of scenery, which seems to keep things pleasant and lively around here. The place has a warm and homelike feeling, with staff that really do try to look after everyone, and people say it feels like a small, close family, especially since the staff are awake and on hand twenty-four hours every day, which brings a lot of comfort and safety to those who call it home. The building is wheelchair accessible with indoor and outdoor areas to relax, and the apartments come in one-bedroom or studio layouts, all with easy-access showers for anyone who might need them. Residents here get three good meals a day served in a roomy dining space, plus there's a beautician right on site, a library with computers, and spots like a sunroom that folks can reserve for special parties.
One thing that stands out is the memory care section, which has twelve units in a secure building, and staff trained to help people living with Alzheimer's or dementia stay safe, which matters a lot when someone's at risk of wandering-they even have technology like bracelets that alert staff if someone heads out toward an unsafe area. Traditions allows residents with memory loss or major behavior issues, too, and offers therapies and diabetic care, with a registered nurse on call day and night and caregivers around to help with transfers and non-ambulatory care, including with lifts when needed. Assisted living here means residents get their own apartments and keep their independence, but staff still provide help and privacy, and they'll let you keep a cat for companionship, which a lot of people find comforting.
There are thirty-five assisted living units and programs for levels of care so someone can age in place and get more help as needed without having to move, and they even provide respite and hospice care if short-term or end-of-life support becomes necessary. People get a choice of meals and once a month residents can try dishes from any local eatery they pick, which gives everyone something to look forward to, and there are rides available for shopping or appointments thanks to volunteer programs. Besides meals and daily care, the community puts on music, games, crafts, educational talks, church services, and movie nights-there's really something for most everyone, and folks don't have to go far to enjoy it. Security stays tight for memory care, with a secured property, special technology to stop unsafe wandering, and policies to help those who have trouble with elopement or even major behaviors. There's a real effort to keep things neat and pleasant, with well-landscaped grounds, a helpful staff, and a calendar full of things to do, all with the extras-like parking, transportation, and prayer services-taken care of under one roof. While Traditions of Waterville doesn't promise perfection, it offers many kinds of support, kind surroundings, and plenty of practical help for older folks, whether someone needs just a little help or quite a bit more as the years go by.
