The Walton Retirement Home Ministry in a Nutshell
Walton Retirement Home is an affordable, non-profit community for assisted and independent living where residents and their families are cherished. Christian principles guide the love and support provided to residents and staff.
A strong tenet of Walton is to be The truly affordable option for needed care. We offer very affordable rates without sacrificing the love and care we offer. What truly makes Walton unique is that we are a private organization, flexible enough to meet the individual needs of each resident.
An overview of Assisted Living
When the time comes to look for some additional assistance with common daily activities, assisted living arrangements may be the answer you are looking for. Often times good, nutritious, hot meals become harder and harder to prepare. Taking medications in a timely and consistent fashion sometimes becomes difficult also. Complications such as these, and others, often cause us to weigh our options and recognize the need for additional assistance.
The Loving Care You Can Expect From Us
We believe a healthy lifestyle is greatly dependent upon well balanced meals. We provide three wholesome, home-cooked meals, served in a family atmosphere. An evening snack served to your room is provided, with additional snacks available upon request. Special considerations are also provided to those recovering from illness or similar circumstances.
Our nursing staff is well attentive to the health of our residents. Regular medical assessments are conducted to ensure that our residents enjoy the greatest level of health and well-being possible. Appropriate attention will be given to any medical needs that may arise. According to physician’s orders, the Clinical Manager and the nursing staff will distribute medications, and order refills when necessary. Our attendants assist with needs around the clock, according to the guidelines established by the Department of Health.
Individual laundry service and room cleaning are provided. Personal Hygiene assistance is available to those who may need help with daily dressing and bathing. Our Wireless Call System provides assurance and security to our residents day and night. Bed checks are also performed every two hours during the night.
Activities are planned to ensure not only entertainment but also interaction with others. This encourages residents to build new friendships and a gives a greater sense of community. Our activities are geared to help the body and uplift the soul. All residents are encouraged to participate. Exercise, music, crafts, bingo, reminiscing, singing, worshipping together or participating in the Bible Study, are all ways we strive to help the residents to live as fulfilling and wholesome a life as possible.
Friends & Family
Freedom and independence are crucial to a fulfilling life. We encourage residents to invite friends and family for things such as; meals in the dining room, having a party on the porch or parlor, or spending time in the recreation room. They are also welcome to visit family and friends anytime. Involvement is essential for the welfare of our residents.
Giving and Donations
Donations and Bequests from former residents who, out of gratitude for the care they received here, have left Walton a legacy to help others. Our Annual Fund is also one of many other ways you can share of your financial means to help Walton thrive in their ability to care for others. Our Endowment Fund with memorial gifts, our Annual Fund, and a variety of other donations helps ensure that Walton will continue to be strong and secure and enable us to offer our unique care for decades to come.
Independent Living
There are seven Independent Housing units here on the Walton campus. They feature one, two, & three bedroom floor plans. Each of these units have their own full kitchen and private laundry. Walton plans to expand the Independent Living offering in the future to include a 20 unit village layout complete with nature trails, gazebo, and pond. A host of different fruit and blossoming trees will line the quite drives throughout the village. We know that our independent residents enjoy living here. Their interaction with residents results in mutual enrichment. Thus, they become a vital part of our small community here at Walton.