The Village Blog
What is a Life Plan Community?
A Life Plan Community, also commonly known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is more than just a place for seniors to live—it’s a secure and supportive environment where residents can feel at home and retire with peace of mind.If you’re not familiar with these types of communities, don’t… Read More
Meet Aubrey Eley: A cornerstone of care and compassion at Westerwood.
Aubrey Eley has poured her heart and soul into her decade-long career at Westerwood and wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s deeply passionate about Westerwood’s resident-centered mission and works tirelessly to improve the lives of both residents and staff. As the administrator for Rehab and Assisted Living, Aubrey ensures… Read More
Benefits of Choosing Assisted Living in a Life Plan Community
Choosing the right assisted living community for yourself or a loved one can be one of the most important—yet challenging— decisions you’ll ever make. At Westerwood, we’re here to make things easier. With a wide range of care options, tenured team members and innovative software for families, we offer the… Read More
Westerwood fitness coordinator helps residents take their first (second, third…) steps to senior wellness.
After the ball drops and we turn the page on another year, many of us set goals for ourselves that may be hard to attain—and even harder to sustain. At Westerwood, though, senior wellness isn’t just a once-a-year resolution; it’s a way of life. To help residents stay on track,… Read More
Looking for a pet-friendly senior living community? They don’t get much friendlier than Westerwood.
From being landscape assistants to personal trainers, the pets of Westerwood are much more than adorable faces; they’re contributing members of the community. And, according to reliable sources, they also play a major role in boosting physical, social and emotional wellness in seniors. How Pets Improve Senior Health Many senior… Read More
What’s there to do in a retirement community? For this 90-year-old Westerwood resident, the answer is anything you want.
If you’ve ever considered moving to a retirement community but haven’t made the move for fear you’ll be bored or every day will be the same, you haven’t spoken to Jim Wagner, an eight-year resident of Westerwood. Since moving to our beautiful Columbus senior living community, he’s put the exclamation… Read More
Life at Westerwood: your senior living questions answered.
Moving to a retirement community is a major life decision—one that’s often filled with emotion, excitement and lots of questions. Understanding the different living options, contract types and payment plans is a big first step in choosing the right senior living community. But that’s just the beginning. What about the… Read More
Predictable, affordable senior living options? Westerwood has a plan.
Discover affordable senior living options that provide the active lifestyle you want today with predictable health costs for the future. Read More
Modern senior living? At Westerwood, it’s not an oxymoron.
Can a senior living community be modern and chic? If you ask any of the residents of Westerwood—a sprawling 23-acre modern senior living community in Columbus, Ohio—the answer is a resounding YES! Opened in 1978, Westerwood is in the midst of a campus-wide transformation to meet the needs of a… Read More
Can single seniors find happiness in a retirement community? A 20-year Westerwood resident shares his story.
If you’ve ever wondered about single life in a senior living community, you’re about to get some valuable insights from someone who has lived through many changes during his 20 years here at Westerwood in Columbus, Ohio. Westerwood resident Andy Halatek spoke with us about his experience over the past… Read More
Prioritizing total wellness: five questions to ask when choosing an assisted living community.
Life-changing decisions are fraught with stress and emotion, and choosing an assisted living community for yourself or someone you love is no different. Many communities look similar on the surface. Their brochures boast of essentials like comfortable apartments, quality dining, convenient transportation, high staff-to-resident ratio and look-alike amenities. Not to… Read More
How art coordinator helps residents make our campus their canvas.
Experience the enriching power of creativity at Westerwood’s art studio led by Art Coordinator Kim Rohrs. Join us to explore, learn and have fun! Read More
