Verena at The Glen offers Independent Living with an emphasis on access to medical oversight when residents need it. The community can coordinate wound care, oxygen use, and monitoring for diabetics who rely on oral medications. Residents younger than 60 are accepted when appropriate, and staff can cue or observe individuals with mild dementia to help them stay on track with daily routines. By concentrating on these specific medical supports, the property enables its Independent Living residents to remain in their own apartments while still having a safety net for common chronic conditions.
Daily operations are backed by background-checked staff, an on-site activity director, and door-alarmed exits that add a layer of security. A nurse is available for medication management and routine wellness checks, while a visiting podiatrist handles foot care. If a resident needs help bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting, staff can step in on a self-care basis. Mobility assistance ranges from steadying someone who uses a walker to transferring an individual in a wheelchair.
Apartments are designed for privacy and flexibility. Many units have a private bathroom, independent temperature controls, and the option for residents to repaint or decorate, though not every apartment includes every feature. Housekeeping is provided weekly for Independent Living, and the monthly meal plan gives residents predictable dining costs without having to shop or cook unless they wish to.
Dining centers on choice and convenience. A rotating set menu is available in the main dining room, but residents can also order off menu for additional variety. Snacks are stocked throughout the day, and a coffee and juice bar is open between meals. Independent Living residents can prepare food in their own full kitchens or invite family to a private dining room for a change of scene.
Amenities support an active, low-maintenance lifestyle. Resident parking, wheelchair-accessible entrances (many of them covered), and scheduled transportation make coming and going straightforward. Pets are allowed—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Social and fitness options include an exercise room, yoga classes, Wii bowling, walking paths, a billiards table, cornhole, and organized bridge, knitting, bingo, Pokeno, and men’s or ladies’ groups. An activity/craft room, puzzle tables, and communal gardens provide additional gathering spots, while the barber/beauty shop, audiologist visits, blood-pressure checks, and on-site religious services address practical needs. Residents can read the daily newspaper, pick up a monthly newsletter, or borrow from the bookmobile. Conveniences such as secured entry via fob, a concierge desk, building maintenance, trash and recycling service, notary access, rollaway twin-bed rental for guests, cable and internet for an extra cost, and in-person visitation policies round out the service package. Apartments feature 9-foot ceilings and optional washer/dryer hookups, and the campus offers a gazebo, movie room, and main dining room for larger gatherings.
