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Column: Waterstone on High Ridge will Create a Lasting Impression for Seniors

By Rich Monetti

As far as life changes go, the decision to leave home for residence at an independent or assisted living facility is about as significant as it gets.

The brand new Epoch Senior Living’s Waterstone on High Ridge makes the decision and the process easier. With 88 independent living apartments, 36 assisted living residences and 22 Memory Care suites, the amenities are world class at the 62+ facility, the specs are impressive; and the fact that it is a brand new building makes the first impression surprisingly stunning.

Waterstone seems to stretch in every direction and there is a lot of natural light giving it a spacious, airy feeling.

Independent living apartments range from one-bedroom to two-bedrooms, and the assisted living residences include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

These pet friendly rooms are finely manicured and give all the privacy of a high end apartment building with scenic views.

In the Memory Care Section residents are safely housed with a staff that is professionally trained and ready to help.

New residents are greeted by a Life Enrichment Director who actually rolls out the red carpet on the first day, and a moving coordinator takes care of organizing and moving them in the door.

Staff members work to facilitate both the physical and emotional transition into a new home. Over time, according to Vice President of Marketing Adele Pepin, staff get to know the residents very well and understand their backgrounds, personal likes and dislikes, and what makes them most comfortable. They develop a meaningful and helpful relationship.

Of course, on any given day, the most important question is what are we eating? What’s on the menu? Three chef-prepared meals are available each day and customized chicken, beef and vegan options are always on the farm-to-table menu.

EJ Morgan, who moved in recently, is an authority and willing reviewer. “I’m going to have to temper my appetite, because the food is so good,” he said.

Perhaps eating so much good food is one reason residents like to head to the Houdini Room game room after meals, where a game of cards or chess is always on the agenda.

EJ doesn’t need to worry too much about over indulging at meal time as long as he hits the gym – Waterstone’s fitness room offers up to date, new equipment and the onsite personal trainer will know how to get the most out of every workout.

Lighter stretching and workouts are available in the Mind-Body Studio where movement and meditation are in the capable hands of Waterstones Wellness and Yoga instructors.

The indoor heated pool will also do the trick. Of course, for some, so will curling up with a good book in Waterstone’s Library. Finish off your down time with the facility’s full service salon, pampering at the ready.

Walking trails that reconnect to the outdoors, a Media Room and Theater which put seniors at the movies without leaving the building, and an art Gallery still only scratch the surface of what is available.

Residents can create with an ample array of craft supplies and instruction and also be on the cutting edge with onsite exhibits and lectures.

Concierge service provides an avenue to the rich dearth of retailers, restaurants, and cultural activities.

Back at Waterstone there is a Juice Bar near a warm fire or anytime dining.

According to Mr. Morgan, “People are not going to run out of things to do.”

Residents may never want to leave once they come to visit.

Waterstone on High Ridge is located at 215 High Ridge Road in Stamford. their website is www.waterstonesl.com.

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