Wexford Place award-winning campus lifestyle with collaborative care

The Senior Star family is pleased to provide innovative and compassionate services to older adults in the Northland on a campus that fits the needs of many lifestyles. Whether you’re independent and don’t want the hassle of Midwest winters, need some extra support in assisted living or require more help through the award-winning memory support community, Wexford Place and Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support by Senior Star offer a variety of lifestyle choices along with collaborative care.

When you come to Senior Star’s Wexford Place, you will see something special beyond beautiful accommodations. You will see a lifestyle with a family-like atmosphere accompanied by best practice programs and services. You will also see a purpose … a truly driven mission to help older adults live independently through vibrant, holistic programming, innovative health services that create self-esteem and staff associates who make this work their life’s passion.

Here’s a sampling of what’s happening in each community lifestyle at Senior Star in the Northland:

Independent Living: Wexford Place is filled with residents who enjoy a vibrant and active lifestyle. Awarded the Best of the Best in the Northland for more than 10 consecutive years, Wexford Place offers concierge and valet services, a culinary-trained chef, a swimming pool, and housekeeping and maintenance services.

In addition to these amenities, residents have the option to partake in one of the many activities, clubs and programs offered on a weekly basis. And, many local and national educational and inspirational speakers often take a stop on their tours to speak at Senior Star’s Wexford Place regarding a variety of interesting and timely topics. Bottom line, it’s a happening place where residents are active both inside and outside the community enjoying a carefree lifestyle.

Assisted Living: Senior Star’s assisted living programs support the very best in resident-centered care by offering a healthy, safe and engaging lifestyle for residents in a collaborative approach with their families and staff associates. Upon entering the stunning setting in Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support, you will immediately feel the genuine warmth and comfort of the surroundings coupled with staff who are championing a stellar lifestyle for their residents.

Activities are strongly encouraged so residents don’t feel isolated and there are a plethora of amenities that support engaging programs. Whether you’re in the fitness center, theater/multipurpose room, beauty/barber salon, learning center, the cafe or private dining room, activities galore await residents.

Led by trained associates and care partners, special bonds are created between residents, staff and families in order to provide the best restorative, cognitive and physical care.

Memory Support: Award-winning building design and innovative services, unparalleled programs and experienced associates comprise the memory support community at Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support.

Designed to embrace and understand each resident’s unique needs, programs both on and off campus include diversity with a strong focus on what skills are remaining rather than emphasizing what skills have diminished.

The entire community is designed to make residents feel safe, familiar and empowered, so whether they are working at one of the many Destination Stations, a Senior Star-trademarked program; using the “To Go” activity boxes; or browsing in the Country Store, residents are engaged in a lifestyle with purpose. This signature Senior Star approach enhances self-worth by creating powerful and purposeful moments of success, which are guided by highly trained associates who continually adapt activities based on individual strengths and needs on any given day.

Other trademarked Senior Star memory care signature programs include Snoezelen, Memories in the Making, Music and Memories and the Reality Comprehension Clock Test.

In addition to special programs for residents, Senior Star offers the trademarked Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) to caregivers, family members and anyone in the Northland community who wants to gain a better understanding about what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The VDT is a scientifically proven method designed to increase sensitivity toward those with dementia and is registered through its creator Second Wind Dreams, a trademarked, not-for-profit organization that developed the program.

As a result of Senior Star’s stellar assisted living and memory support programs, it recently won two coveted awards in the senior housing industry: The Aurora Award Retirement Communities 50+ Community – Rental category in 2014 and the 2015 Best of 50+ Housing Award – Assisted Living/Special Needs Community category.

The Aurora Award design competition is presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, interior merchandisers and other housing-related professionals within a 12-state SE and Eastern Caribbean region. The Best of 50+ Housing Award was given to Senior Star on behalf of the National Association of Homes Builders’ 50+ Housing Council. Award recipients were selected by a jury panel comprised of industry experts who specialize in the areas of active adult, service-enriched, marketing and lifestyle for the 50+ housing industry.

Those considering senior living options are encouraged to visit the Senior Star at Wexford Place and Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support by Senior Star campus and experience first hand the genuine warmth and vibrancy of these communities. Stop by or call for a personalized tour and meet the residents to hear what they are saying about Senior Star. Call 816-787-1102 for Independent Living or 816-832-2581 for Assisted Living or Memory Support. You can also visit the website at seniorstar.com.

This story was originally published December 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Wexford Place award-winning campus lifestyle with collaborative care."