The Holmstad is a senior housing community that offers a wide range of services and places to live, and it's been around since 1978, so you know things are pretty well set up and run steady. The property is self-contained, meaning you really don't need to leave if you don't want to-there's an on-site grocery mart for shopping and several dining choices, like the main restaurant, all-day dining, restaurant-style seating, a coffee bar, and a private dining room if you need a more intimate space with friends or family. They serve three chef-prepared meals every day with table service, and if you ever need meals delivered to your room, they can do that too. There's also a dietician consultant if someone needs help with nutrition or meals for special diets.
Many of the apartments and cottages have washer and dryer units, full kitchens, walk-in closets, baths with both tubs and showers, and private dens in certain layouts, and you'll find individually controlled thermostats so you can keep things how you like. Accommodation types include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, duplex homes, bungalows, and cottages, with some available right now, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in independent living. The place focuses on maintenance-free living, letting residents pick from a variety of floor plans and suite options so they can choose what feels right for them. The community also has outdoor walking paths and trails, gardening beds, greenhouses, and a clubhouse that's got social stages, game rooms, fireplaces, woodworking shops, libraries, and a computer center. The fitness side of things is covered, too-with a gym, sauna, pools, steam room, plus a wellness center, and classes with a personal trainer. For learning, they offer language classes and plenty of activities like games, music, woodworking, arts and crafts, movies, and film screenings.
Holmstad operates as a continuing care retirement community with progressive levels of care all on one campus, supporting independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehab at the Michealsen Health Care Center, and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. People can get help with dressing, bathing, grooming, medication, injections, and incontinence care, and there's always a 24-hour call-for-aid service. Skilled caregivers and nursing staff help with both daily care needs and things like oxygen packages or dressing changes, and there are respite care services for short-term support. Memory care has safety features and activities to help maintain cognitive health, while rehabilitation services aim to help folks recover or improve their abilities as needed. They've got the LifeConnect wellness initiative, which encourages residents to get involved in programs, learn, and stay active socially and mentally, and there are staff around who know how to support both physical frailty and memory challenges.
Community life at The Holmstad includes a busy schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities, as well as committees for resident involvement, and the facilities even include neighborhood exploration tools and a map to help folks find their way around the grounds or check on apartment availability. The campus isn't very walkable or close to things without a car, based on its Walk Score and Bike Score, but it does have some transit and bike options, and nearby are the H C Storm Elementary, Sam Rotolo Middle School, and Batavia Sr High School. The whole place is managed as a not-for-profit, faith-based community, and the staff always try to help residents enjoy their days while connecting them to services like home care, hospice, or other resources if needed. Every level of care is coordinated so people can stay in a familiar place even as needs change, with services tailored for comfort, safety, and choice, so it really covers a lot of bases for folks looking for a range of senior living options.
