Manville Manor sits at 155 Church Street in Manville, Rhode Island, and works as a senior living community managed by the Lincoln Housing Authority, where older adults and people with disabilities can find different levels of care, all in a place that stays quiet and friendly, with staff who are helpful, joyful, and kind, which many folks living there have noticed makes for a warm feeling when you come through the doors. There are one-bedroom apartments with galley kitchens, dining and living rooms, and bathrooms, plus laundry rooms right on site, so nobody needs to worry about lugging laundry too far, and residents get 1 to 2 healthy, prepared meals a day through the on-site meal program, and if anyone needs extra help, there's housekeeping services, room amenities, and sometimes laundry is included in the cost, or available for a small fee. Manville Manor offers care that fits each person's needs, whether someone's looking for independent living, assisted living for a bit of help with things like bathing, dressing, or medication, or even memory care in a secure place for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, where the staff help with therapies and activities to keep minds active and try to reduce confusion or wandering, and there are short-term respite care options, so family caregivers can take a break when they need to, and round-the-clock nursing and medical care for people who need more hands-on support.
You'll see amenities like gazebos and picnic tables, a community building where meetings, luncheons, and exercise classes happen, and there's a large screen TV with VCR, computers with Internet, plus weekly Bingo games, so there's always something to do or friends to meet, and outside of the building, residents get free rides twice a week to local stores and the Stop & Shop Market, thanks to the Lincoln Senior Center and a free market bus, making shopping trips a bit easier for those who like to get out. Manville Manor keeps a focus on affordable, safe, and clean housing for those aged 62 and older, people age 55 and up in independent living, or anyone who's handicapped or disabled, where the rent is based on 30% of income, and subsidies help many folks cover costs, and the housing units and vouchers come from the Lincoln Housing Authority.
For health and wellness, the staff offer support any time of day or night, with healthcare services, meals made with good ingredients for the right blend of vitamins and minerals, medication help, help with daily activities, and social activities that've won awards for getting everyone engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally, so even those with different needs find something that feels good and useful. The intake process lets you call, stop by in-person, or download an application, and since the community runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon, it's easy to get in touch, and the service area covers all of Rhode Island, so people from across the state can apply. Manville Manor offers financial and legal help, connects residents with community groups, and home care aides can stop by to offer non-medical care and some companionship for anyone still wanting to live at home but needing a hand. Everything stays managed by qualified staff, and the executive director, Claudette Kuligowski, works with her team to make sure residents' needs are covered, including in areas like memory care, rehabilitation, wound care, and support for different lifestyles, and there's always supervision if needed for peace of mind, letting people stay independent while getting the support that fits where they're at in life.
