The best senior living community for your loved ones should support their emotional needs as much as their physical. The community’s atmosphere and social opportunities should foster a sense of belonging, and staff interactions must demonstrate empathy and respect. To ensure seniors maintain their independence and autonomy, caregivers have to assist residents with their needs while allowing them to enjoy their privacy and make their own choices.
At Riddle Village, we understand every resident is an individual with unique preferences and needs. Our varied amenities are designed to engage seniors with a range of interests, while our comprehensive care services ensure prompt and proactive support for their health needs.
What Is a Senior Living Community?
Seniors at Riddle Village have access to multiple levels of care: independent living, personal care and skilled nursing. We also offer elderly rehabilitation and respite care for seniors requiring short-term assistance.
In independent living, seniors live each day on their own, with the peace of mind that wellness services are available, along with on-site outpatient therapy. The Wellness Center is open daily, and a registered nurse is in the community 24/7 in the case of any emergencies. Our friendly staff provides housekeeping, maintenance, and linen services, enabling seniors to spend less time on household chores and more time exploring the community’s diverse event calendar. Many residents appreciate that they can enjoy chef-prepared meals in the elegant dining room but always have the option to cook in their spacious apartments.
Seniors who receive personal care have access to the same amenities, but we also assist them with their medications and activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and grooming. Our 24-hour nursing team provides regular wellness checks and coordinates care with residents’ primary care practitioners.
Skilled nursing provides the highest level of care with continuous medical supervision and health care services, such as wound and pain management, medication administration, and various therapies. Physicians regularly interact with seniors receiving skilled nursing care.
Regardless of the care level, all residents have access to our on-site nursing team and transportation for medical appointments.
Selecting the Best Fit: How to Choose a Senior Living Community
For many families, their budgets determine their options when looking for a senior living community. However, it’s important not to overlook the aspects of a community that actually contribute to resident satisfaction and wellness: location, services, and cultural fit.
Nature lovers appreciate living near expansive parks, and being moments away from a variety of restaurants ensures seniors have plentiful meal options. Of course, that’s assuming they’re in the mood for something the chefs at our four on-site restaurants aren’t serving that day.
The well-stocked library and educational endeavors keep our residents mentally stimulated, while the 24-hour gym, indoor pool. and putting green ensure every member of our senior community has a fun way to maintain their physical fitness through our retirement community amenities. With social events, games, and group outings, seniors at Riddle Village are always forging new connections with their neighbors.
There’s no substitute for firsthand experience. Visit each community and meet with residents and staff. Learn more about the different committees and departments and how involved residents are in the community. Communities like Riddle Village offer the option to have a lifestyle visit which provides potential residents with the opportunity to experience what day-to-day life in the community is like first-hand. These visits include a stay in a guest suite with full access to daily programs and entertainment, exploring the amenities, and joining residents for meals in our dining venues. This process can provide valuable insight into a community’s culture and values.
Fostering a Sense of Community: Culture and Values at Riddle Village
At Riddle Village, we embrace diversity and celebrate what makes each resident unique. Seniors are encouraged to become involved in the community and attend monthly meetings with executive staff as well as utilize Resident Council. Whether it’s the maintenance team, a chef, or one of our nurses, our staff prioritizes respect in every interaction, ensuring residents know we understand the value of their life’s achievements and they still have plentiful value and worth.
Our staff takes the time to get to know each resident personally, making them friends as well as caregivers. With birthday parties and cultural celebrations, we provide opportunities for all our residents to share their stories and highlight their unique backgrounds. To ensure we continue to uphold our values, staff regularly undergo continuing education, and we constantly review and revise our procedures to make Riddle Village as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Personalized Care: The Impact of Community Size on Services
Maintaining a low resident-to-employee ratio lets senior living communities provide more personalized attention to their residents. In smaller communities such as Riddle Village, employees quickly build meaningful connections with residents. They learn about their preferences, histories, and unique needs, enabling staff to tailor their approach to have the greatest impact on resident well-being and satisfaction.
Residents at smaller senior living communities typically have an easier time accessing community services such as fitness centers and meeting with nursing staff. Additionally, smaller communities feel more like a home and less like a facility. This familiarity helps seniors transition into the community and feel more at ease.
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning in Senior Living Communities like Riddle Village
Our diverse activities calendar targets every aspect of senior wellness, including mental fitness. The library allows our community members to learn at their own pace, choosing the topics most interesting to them, while art workshops provide a structured approach to help residents learn a new skill and indulge their creative spirit. Guest lecturers, trivia games, and socials are featured on the calendar as well.
Our commitment to lifelong learning is motivated by the latest research on cognitive health and the impacts of socialization on senior well-being. Learning new skills and exercising the mind has been shown to prevent memory-related illnesses and slow the progression of cognitive decline. By encouraging residents to participate in group activities that offer a mental workout, they stay connected with the community and avoid isolation.
Experience Senior Living at Riddle Village
Riddle Village offers several senior living options catering to older adults with a variety of needs. Our culture embraces diversity and fosters inclusivity, ensuring seniors of all backgrounds feel welcome. Because of our community’s size, residents receive more personalized attention than they would at a larger community.
When trying to find the best senior living community for their loved ones, families need to consider each community’s services, amenities, and culture in addition to price. At Riddle Village, we offer on-site nursing staff, rehabilitative therapies, a robust activities calendar, and a wide range of savory and nutritious dining options. Everything seniors need to maintain an active, vibrant lifestyle is located on one campus.
To learn more, call us at 610-891-3700 or schedule a tour to experience the benefits of life at Riddle Village firsthand.