A Helping Hand is Always Near
Compassionate, Trusted Assisted Living in Waterford, MI
Canterbury-on-the-Lake offers seniors the opportunity to stay active and enjoy retirement life while receiving any extra help they need, when they need it. Canterbury residents can relax in their high-end apartments knowing that our dedicated staff is here to lend a helping hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In our Waterford assisted living program, we help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. Our goal is to remove the stress of facing everyday challenges so you can focus on living your best life.
Is Assisted Living the Same as a Nursing Home?
Both assisted living communities and nursing homes in Waterford, MI, have compassionate, well-trained staff. Their aim is to heighten quality of life for older adults who need daily assistance. However, there are many differences between the two senior living options, mainly in regard to the level of care.
Nursing homes are for individuals with medical conditions, disabilities, and those suffering from chronic pain. Nursing home residents require round-the-clock care and supervision by a team of licensed, skilled nursing professionals. Nursing homes typically offer private or shared rooms, extensive 24-hour medical care, and increased safety features.
Assisted living facilities are for social seniors who need a little help with daily tasks. Assisted living gives residents the opportunity to stay active, engaged, and pursue their passions while having access to extra assistance when needed.
Top-Quality Senior Living in Waterford, MI
Although some daily activities may be difficult, that doesn’t hinder the vitality of an individual. Our goal at Canterbury-on-the-Lake is to give peace of mind to our residents so they can thrive.
We offer the following care services to members of our assisted living community in Waterford:
Services
Wellness Services
Canterbury offers a holistic approach to maintaining your health and ensuring your overall physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Our Wellness Coordinator will guide you through our programs, services, and amenities that focus on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness:
Physical: Canterbury offers a wide variety of services to help you stay active and healthy, including:
- 24-hour Full-service Fitness & Wellness Center
- Daily, instructor-based classes
- Workouts with our Wellness Coordinator
- Beautiful Walking Paths
- Rejuvenating Swim Therapy
- Rehabilitative Therapy
- Independent Wellness Programs
Emotional: At Canterbury, we recognize that emotional health is just as important as physical health. Residents benefit from the following:
- A compassionate team of professionals dedicated to your well-being
- Meaningful connections with other residents
- Support Groups
- Discussion Groups
- Social Services
- Respite Services
- Hospice Services
Social: Our senior living community is perfect for seniors who desire an active social life. Some of the amenities offered include:
- Delicious restaurant-style dining
- Bingo and Pinochle clubs
- Billiards
- Putting Green
- Fun neighborhood block parties
- Happy Hour
- Exciting Day Trips
Intellectual: Keep your mind sharp with our wide variety of classes and clubs, including:
- Computer and Social Media Classes
- Creative Writing Classes
- Poetry Corner
- Book Clubs
- History Forums
- Art Classes
Spiritual: Canterbury on-the-Lake is a non-denominational, faith-based, senior care community. We offer the following spiritual services to our residents:
- Full-time Pastoral Care Coordinator
- Worship Services
- Memorial Services
- Prayer and Meditation Spaces
- Holy Eucharist
- Catholic Mass
- Bible Study
Vocational: Our active seniors enjoy a variety of vocational opportunities, including:
- Volunteer programs both on and off campus
- Engagement with the many authors, travel experts, and other professionals who live here
- Becoming a member of the Altar Guild
- Participating in Good Samaritan fundraising activities
Financial: At Canterbury, we offer many amenities and services for assisted living residents included in the cost of rent. This allows seniors to relax and enjoy life rather than worrying about paying bills on time. Some of our offerings include:
- Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All utilities included (except phone service)
- Weekly Housekeeping and Personal Laundry Service
- Classes and Clubs
- DIRECTV
- Landscaping and Home Maintenance
Environmental: Being able to enjoy your surroundings can elevate your mind, body, and spirit. Some of the amenities our community has to offer include:
- Beautiful Gardens and Walking Paths
- Lakeside Pavilion
- Relaxing Covered Patio
- Summer House
- Tranquility Pond and Waterfall
- Trips to Farmers' Markets, Metro Parks, and Healing Gardens
Personal and Health Services
At Canterbury, we focus on making every interaction with you and your family special through our culture of gracious hospitality known as Extraordinary Impressions™. This culture is ingrained into all of our personal and health services.
Some of the services we provide include:
- A 24/7 Care Team
- Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management
- Convenient, wheelchair accessible transportation for scheduled events and outings
- Weekly Housekeeping
- Weekly Personal Laundry and Linen Service
- Neck or wrist pendant system that provides 24-hour emergency response, even in the shower
- Health Fairs and Wellness Seminars
- Medication ordering and delivery
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Vital Checks
- Wellness Clinic
- Our clinic is staffed by full-time LPNs offering daily clinic hours. It also offers the services of two visiting primary physicians, as well as a visiting podiatrist.
Residential Services
When you choose assisted living in Waterford, Michigan, you’ll enjoy freedom and flexibility. At Canterbury, you have the ability to pursue your desires at your own pace, with readily available assistance at your fingertips.
These are just some of the residential services we take care of so you can focus on enjoying your retirement:
- Prompt maintenance for residences and gathering spaces
- Meticulous lawn care and snow removal to ensure the grounds are always beautiful, safe, and inviting
- All utilities included in rent (except phone service)
- Approximately 50 channels of DIRECTV
- Wireless internet in residences and common areas
Pursue Your Passions at Canterbury
Our assisted living community is the ideal choice for active and social seniors who refuse to let a few minor challenges get in the way of them enjoying their retirement. Whether you like playing outdoor games like bocce or prefer to try your hand at painting, there's something for everyone at Canterbury.
Additionally, those who live in our independent living community have preferred access to our assisted living care options.
If you or a loved one would like more information, call (248) 674-9292 or schedule an appointment online. Learn all about our beautiful independent living neighborhood, assisted living accommodations, or our memory care facility today.
More About Our Activities
Stay Fit
Keep your body moving with our fun exercise classes in Leas Lounge, or visit our fully-equipped Wellness Center!
Stay Connected
Enjoy monthly outings and our weekly motor coach “dream cruise” to fun local establishments. Learn about social media and how to stay connected to people through new technology.
Stay Inspired
Engage in beloved hobbies, gain new perspectives and skills, and build brain health! Here, you'll find gardening, crafting, art lessons, book clubs, computer lessons, nutrition classes, and more.
Stay Social
Our community provides many opportunities for socializing and forming new friendships.
More On Our Assisted Living Amenities
- Chef-prepared meals and restaurant-style dining in our assisted living Orchid Dining Room
- Beautiful walking paths and gardens
- A covered lakeside pavilion with seating
- Lochshire Salon, our full service, on-campus hair and nail salon and barber shop
- A Gift Shop on Main Street
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- St. Luke’s Chapel with full-time Pastoral Care Coordinator
- Wellness programs, including wellness and exercise classes, and seminars overseen by our full-time Wellness Coordinator
- Fully-equipped Wellness Center
- Outdoor recreational areas, including a putting green, shuffleboard, our screened "Summer House," bocce ball court, and more
- An outdoor fenced-in courtyard with covered patio
- Business center with large-screen computers with large-print keyboards, paper shredder, and copier
Dining
Think of The Leas at Canterbury as your new favorite dining hot spot! Here you’ll enjoy delicious, healthy, restaurant-style meals with multiple menu options in our beautifully appointed Orchid Dining Room. Our dining program features three daily meals included in your rent. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner— they’re all being served, and specialized diets are never a problem.
Floor Plans
Your beautiful assisted living apartment will have everything you want and need. Each one has a bright, sunny interior and most have fully-equipped kitchenettes. Small pets are always welcome! Take a look at our comfortable, spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans to see which one is right for you:
Pay Rent Here
- FAQs
Families have many different options when looking at how to pay for assisted living. Here are some options to think about:
- Life insurance
- Long term care insurance
- Bridge loan
- Sale of a home
- Reverse mortgage
- Annuity
- Veteran’s benefits
We suggest you consult with a financial advisor to discuss which option will work best for you.