Questions about The Waterford at Plano
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Waterford at Plano. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our assisted living residents love to socialize during activities, meal time or just hanging out working jigsaw puzzles together. They also take advantage of our two enclosed courtyards to take walks or sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.
What programs or activities does The Waterford at Plano offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We have daily exercise class along with social time which includes devotional hour, brain teasers and hydration station.
What places are near The Waterford at Plano or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are close to Walmart, Target, CVS and several restaurants. For the safety of our residents we have a courtesy driver here 5 days a week to take them wherever they would like to go with in a 12 mile radius.
What transportation services does The Waterford at Plano offer to assisted living residents?
We offer bus and car transportation, 5 days a week.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Waterford at Plano exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Chef prepares all meals fresh and uses our community grown herbs and vegetables. We have diabetic choices available. We can puree meals if needed for residents in AL.
What safety features or security measures does The Waterford at Plano offer to assisted living residents?
Our residents are given a pendant to wear daily in case of illness or falls, they push the button and it rings the nurses station and the front desk. We also have alarms on doors to let us know when a door is opened. There is a pull cord in each apartment that will ring the front desk for help when pulled.
How does The Waterford at Plano keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We can do contact by phone calls, mailings or emails.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Waterford at Plano during daytime and nighttime hours?
Our care staff ratios are mandated by the state requirements for resident to staff ratio.
If The Waterford at Plano accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Our pets are welcome anywhere inside except the dining areas. We have several courtyards were they can enjoy being outside.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
There are monthly training meetings held that are required by all staff to attend.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Waterford at Plano. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents enjoy social activities, happy hours, trips to restaurants and shopping, movie nights, BINGO, lots of games, arts and crafts, devotional time, concerts and just hanging out drinking coffee and visiting with their friends.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Walmart, Target, CVS, lots of restaurants.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Waterford at Plano has organized?
In the past our residents have enjoyed outings to restaurants, theatres, bowling. Along with trips to see the bluebonnets, the arboretum, local museums.
What transportation services does The Waterford at Plano offer to independent living residents?
We have a courtesy bus and car and a driver that is here 5 days a week.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Waterford at Plano exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our Chef prepares all meals fresh and uses our community grown herbs and vegetables. We also have diabetic choices available.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Game room, library, TV room, Arts and Craft room, puzzle areas throughout the building, rotunda where they can sit and listen as our residents play the piano.
What safety features or security measures does The Waterford at Plano offer to independent living residents?
Our residents are given a pendant to wear daily in case of illness or falls, they push the button and it rings the nurses station and the front desk. We also have alarms on doors to let us know when a door is opened. There is a pull cord in the bathroom of each apartment that will ring the front desk for help when pulled.
If The Waterford at Plano accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Our pets are welcome anywhere inside except the dining areas. We have several courtyards were they can enjoy being outside.
Does The Waterford at Plano work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Yes we have a home health company in the building, with also have a physical therapist in house, and we refer to companies off site as well.
What safety features or security measures does The Waterford at Plano provide to protect residents who wander?
We have alarms to notify our staff when a door has been opened.