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Life plan communities appeal to many seniors for their multitude of services and the special well-being support they offer to residents. Westminster at Lake Ridge (WLR), a not-for-profit life plan community operating as a proud part of the larger Ingleside family, prioritizing wellness for residents through a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite services, home care and rehabilitation services.
Opening its doors in 1993 on 62+ acres of forested land near the historic Town of Occoquan, the community includes over 340 independent living, assisted living, and skilled care residents.
The SAGECare, nationally CARF-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is the only Ingleside community with cottages, providing the widest variety of living environments. Offering an array of customized services such as medical escort and personal care, Westminster at Lake Ridge’s mission is to provide the highest quality of service to aging adults, throughout their retirement living.
Since joining the Ingleside team in 2022, Westminster at Lake Ridge’s Executive Director Kera Wooden has aided the senior living community’s commitment to providing residents with the resources and amenities needed to achieve and maintain an integrated and engaged life.
“We are dedicated to providing a purposeful, and active living experience for older adults with on-site health services, and many diverse and progressive programs,” Wooden said. “We remain steadfast in supporting the well-being of our residents through several state-of-the-art amenities such as the community garden, indoor saltwater pool, multiple dining venues, library and more. There is something for everyone to enjoy.”
A cottage at Westminster at Lake Ridge
Center for Healthy Living
At Westminster at Lake Ridge, seniors in their individual wellness pursuits means addressing the mind, body, and spirit together. The Ingleside properties was an enthusiastic and early adopter of the “center for healthy living” (CHL) concept, which involves programs and spaces that support the eight dimensions of an individual’s well-being—physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, financial, occupational, mental, and social.
Westminster at Lake Ridge’s state-of-the-art Center for Healthy Living offers a multifunctional studio where art, fitness and other classes are held, a heated saltwater pool with hot tub, and an indoor greenhouse and gardening areas for the entire community. The center reflects Ingleside’s ongoing commitment to providing a holistic wellness lifestyle centered around active living, healthy aging, and increased well-being.
Other services and senior living amenities at Westminster at Lake Ridge include:
- A variety of dining options, including an all-day bistro with al fresco seating and lounge bar; an elevated dining room; and a wine bar plus two private dining rooms
- Interfaith Chapel, staff chaplain and on-site spiritual services
- Salon/Day Spa
- Extensive library
- Computer room, as well as Wi-Fi hotspots extending throughout the campus
- Gift shop
- Woodworking shop
- Two fishing ponds
- Multifunctional lounges
- Pickleball court
- Easy access to the charming village of Occoquan
- Classrooms
- Medical clinic with onsite physicians providing round-the-clock care and rehabilitation services
Engaging Activities for Seniors
Westminster at Lake Ridge fosters an atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion, allowing seniors at all stages of aging, a chance to benefit from cognitively stimulating activities and the ability to enjoy new creative experiences. The senior living community not only offers a wide range of continuum care services, but also lifelong learning opportunities and fun activities that residents can enjoy, no matter which level of care they require.
Whether you prefer to start your day with balloon volleyball or energizing movements at tai chi class, or want to challenge your thinking skills with a class that clarifies the mysteries of technology – the opportunities for a more engaged and active life are abundant for residents at Westminster at Lake Ridge.
Many residents engage with their neighbors and staff by joining lively discussions about subjects ranging from investments to today’s hot topics and current events. Other seniors prefer more physical activities such as sessions on the pickleball court, qigong and water aerobics classes, all with a full-time fitness and wellness coordinator onsite to help them along the way.
The dining room at Westminster at Lake Ridge
Continuum of Care and Wellness Services
In addition to its luxurious amenities across the 62-acre campus, Westminster at Lake Ridge’s assisted living residences go beyond just spacious floor plans and bring a more personal approach to senior care. From helping to make sure residents are taking the right medicine in a timely fashion to ensuring those with visual impairments are able to maneuver throughout the community safely, WLR prioritizes care for seniors who require a little extra help while going about their daily activities.
These service offerings include memory care for residents with cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, assisted living for seniors who may need support with operating a wheelchair, or skilled nursing and rehabilitation for those who need 24-hour assistance. No matter what level of care an individual needs, the services ensure residents can live lives of meaning and purpose while still receiving critical support.
Key senior support amenities include:
- Person-centered service plans supported by licensed and caring staff 24/7
- Delicious dining featuring three nutritious chef-prepared meals catered to your preferences and dietary needs, plus healthy snacks
- Therapeutic and recreational Life Enrichment Programs
- Daily housekeeping services
- All utilities included
- Onsite security 24/7
- Emergency call system with onsite nurse response 24/7
Inside Engaged at Westminster at Lake Ridge
This month marks the one-year anniversary of Inside Engaged at Westminster at Lake Ridge, a social day program that incorporates a person-centered approach to all programming, focusing on the best practices needed when working individually with people who have cognitive decline.
Westminster at Lake Ridge has a highly-regarded and well-known reputation as a trusted and innovative service provider in the senior living industry. Consistently earning high performance ratings and industry accolades via the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities(CARF), the senior living community recently received the SAGECare Platinum-level lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cultural competency credential. SAGE is acknowledged as the foremost comprehensive, national cultural competency training program dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older adults. Westminster at Lake Ridge celebrates the remarkable beauty of Northern Virginia, its passion and heritage and, most importantly, its people. Learn more at wlrva.org. For those interested in taking a tour, contact Ingleside at 703-783-4355 or email infowlr@inglesideonline.org.
