The Village at Parklands

Families weighing a move for a parent who lives alone often start by asking how much of the week would change. At The Village at Parklands, 2000 Park Creek Lane in Churchville, the answer is mostly the chores. Residents in independent living keep their own routine while meals, housekeeping and linen service are handled for them.

The community was formerly known as The Addison of Parklands and is now a Willow Ridge Senior Living community. Apartments come as private or semi-private accommodations, and the choice affects the monthly cost. Respite stays are also offered, which helps when a caregiver needs time away or when a parent wants to test the setting before committing to a longer move.

Daily life includes restaurant-style dining, a fitness center and group exercise and wellness classes. Live entertainment and outings fill out the calendar alongside other social events. Scheduled transportation covers appointments and trips out, and trained associates are available 24 hours a day. For someone who has grown isolated at home, a steady schedule of classes and meals with neighbors can be the main reason to move. Ask for a recent activity calendar to see what a typical week holds.

Ask how semi-private rooms are set up and how roommates are matched, since that arrangement is less common in independent living. A written list of what the base rate includes makes it easier to compare Parklands with other senior living in Churchville and nearby towns.