Independence Village Of Waterford, also called the Inn at Cass Lake, sits by the lakeside and has a peaceful setting with gardens and walking trails, which gives residents places to relax or go outside and enjoy fresh air, and the building itself has three stories with apartments in different sizes, like studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Residents live in private rooms with their own bathrooms, kitchenettes, in-suite climate control, and safety features such as emergency call systems and bathroom rails, and they're welcome to bring their pets and their own furniture if they want. The community serves people 55 and older who want independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or a combination of these, and anyone getting assisted living or memory care gets extra help with things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, or memory support if needed.
The dining room has a restaurant style, and residents get three meals prepared each day, with menus that change depending on feedback and are made to fit different diets and tastes, and guests can eat with them too. There's a full housekeeping and linen service, regular laundry, shuttle rides, and parking for those who drive, while others use the scheduled transportation to run errands or go out for appointments. The building's social spaces include a big activity room with billiards and card tables, a fitness center with exercise bikes, a salon with a hair station and views outside, a small chapel, a cozy library and reading area with large windows, and a quiet spot with stained-glass accents where folks can sit and unwind.
Residents have plenty to do with a full calendar full of classes, activities, games, and events, plus resources and webinars focused on health and wellness, and new residents even get assigned buddies to help them settle in and meet people. The community has overnight guest rooms for when family visits, a front porch with rocking chairs, a community room with a kitchen for group gatherings, and refreshment stations in comfortable living rooms for socializing. For those who want to stay connected, there's a resident and family portal online and a business center with computers.
Independence Village Of Waterford allows outside home health services if residents need extra help, so people can age in place with the care they need, and the staff are known for being friendly and helpful. The community's part of Holiday Retirement and is now also a StoryPoint Group property, which means it's licensed and meets requirements for senior living. It's pet-friendly, easy to move into, and offers a quiet, welcoming place where people can live safely and comfortably without having to worry about chores.
