Assisted Living

At The Villages of Wilkes we think of Assisted Living as Traditional Living, providing a residential environment for senior adults who need limited assistance and also wish to enjoy their independence. With a perfect blend of good friends, a multitude of services and the priceless sense of security, we have designed our Traditional Living to maximize the quality of life for each guest. We meet the special needs of our guests by tailoring our services to provide the amenities that create life satisfaction.

Traditional Living is Medicaid approved, and gives you priority should you need to transfer to our Skilled Care Facility. Services and amenities provided in Traditional Living include:

• On-site staff and security system 24 hours a day
• Medical director and physician visits on-site
• Occupational, Physical, Speech and Respiratory Therapy
• Wellness plans developed by staff and family
• Assistance with activities of daily living and monitoring of medications
• Private and semi-private rooms with private baths
• Furnished and unfurnished rooms
• Daily housekeeping, bed and bath linens and personal laundry services
• Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• Cable TV service
• Three planned meals per day with dietary consultation on-site
• Social, cultural, educational, and spiritual activities
• Scheduled transportation
• Beauty/Barber salon
• Private dining for guests and their families

Special Care Unit

The Villages of Wilkes provides a homelike setting enhanced with familiar cues to help our guests meet the challenges of Alzheimer's and other memory disorders.  We have carefully designed this safe environment to preserve our guests' independence for as long as possible.  By taking the focus off losses and reinforcing their skills and abilities, we are able to offer an outstanding quality of life for each guest.

Services and amenities provided in the Special Care Unit include:

• Staff to assist each guest with their activities of daily living
• On-site staff and security system 24 hours a day
• Medical Director and Physician visits on-site
• Wellness program individually planned by staff and family
• Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Respiratory Therapy
• Private and semi-private rooms, which residents can furnish
  to provide a familiar setting, with private baths
• Daily housekeeping, bed and bath linen service, and personal laundry
• Secured courtyard
• Three meals per day planned by a registered dietitian
• Dining room exclusively for these guests
• Activities program specially designed for guests with memory disorders
• Beauty/Barber salon
• Scheduled Transportation

If the need arises, guests of the Special Care Unit will have priority to transfer to our Skilled Care Facility.