
Here, independence comes with the reassurance of connection. Wesley Willows offers a friendly, easygoing setting where you can spend each day your way — from enjoying social gatherings at the Castle Town Center to relaxing in the comfort of your beautifully maintained home. It’s everything you love about life, with none of the hassle.
Located on the sprawling Wesley Willows campus, these thoughtfully designed duplex homes offer multiple two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,075 to over 1,816 square feet. Each home can be customized to reflect personal style, lifestyle needs and budget — from interior finishes to functional details that make everyday living more comfortable. Set within a peaceful, neighborhood-style setting, residents enjoy the best of both worlds: the care-free lifestyle and independence of a private home, paired with the convenience of being just steps from the Castle Town Center. From dining and fitness to Brain Health and Well-Being services, social gatherings and everyday amenities, everything you need is close at hand — making it easy to stay connected, active and engaged without sacrificing the comfort of home.
View Floor PlansOur one- and two-bedroom suites are directly connected to the Castle Town Center — the heart of life at Wesley Willows — placing programs, amenities and social opportunities just steps away. These contemporary apartments range from 800 to 1,300 square feet and are designed for simple, comfortable living with open, easy-to-maintain layouts. With dining, fitness, events and everyday gatherings so close by, it’s easy to stay active, connected and engaged, while still enjoying the privacy and comfort of your own home.
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Our services remove the stress from daily living, so residents can focus on what matters most. With maintenance-free living, housekeeping, transportation and supportive care available as needs change, life at Wesley Willows is simple, secure and thoughtfully supported — today and for the years ahead.
Learn MoreOur amenities are designed to make every day more enjoyable and connected. From inviting dining spaces and fitness offerings to social areas, creative studios and gathering places, each space encourages movement, connection and everyday comfort — giving residents more opportunities to stay active, engaged and at home.
Learn MoreWesley Willows’ Lifetime Guarantee of Care provides residents with peace of mind, knowing they can continue to live within the Wesley Willows community even if their health needs change over time, or they exhaust their funds. Wesley Willows offers access to higher levels of care on campus, allowing residents to remain surrounded by familiar people, settings, and support. This commitment reflects our mission to promote active, secure lifestyles for seniors through ongoing, personalized care — today and for the future.
Learn MoreChoosing the best Independent Living community to fit your needs brings up many questions. Here, we provide answers to the ones most asked.
Senior Independent Living is an opportunity for people over the age of 55 to live in a private home or suite while also receiving the extra support they need. This living arrangement allows residents to maintain their active lifestyles without having to worry about tasks they no longer wish to handle on their own. For example, you can live in a home without having to shovel your driveway or mow your lawn.
Our Independent Living community also provides more opportunities for brain health and well-being than you would have access to on your own. We have a wide variety of amenities and activities centrally located on campus. It’s the best way to enjoy a comfortable and socially active retirement.
Assisted Living is for seniors who need extra help with daily tasks beyond what is provided in an Independent Living lifestyle. This includes laundry, three daily meals, nursing care and more. In contrast, Independent Living residents largely take care of these tasks on their own, though extra help is available should they need it.
CCRC stands for Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRC senior living organizations provide a full continuum of care for their residents, so they have all the support they need for each stage of the aging process. This continuum of care includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, a health and rehab center for long-term and short-term stays, and a Memory Care neighborhood.
Seniors have many ways of paying for residency in 55-and-over communities. Many retirees use savings from their pensions, investments or retirement accounts. Other methods of paying include the funds earned from selling a home or life insurance policy.
As members of the Wesley Willows family, we guarantee our residents a lifetime of ongoing care even if they outlive their financial resources. We can do this because we are a not-for-profit organization that receives donations from generous individuals and organizations in our region.
Independent Living communities are also known as 55-and-over communities because you must be at least 55 years old to live there. Residents also need to be able to live independently and pass a financial screening to ensure they can afford the monthly fees.
We want you to be able to live independently for as long as you can. However, we also know the amount of care seniors need tends to increase over time. For this reason, we strive to support each resident through every stage of the aging process. If a point comes when you are unable to live independently, our expert team will help you and your family understand your options, such as Assisted Living in Willows Arbor or Hunt Terrace. We also offer long-term and short-term care in Willows Health and Rehab Center if you need 24-hour nursing care, and our Brain Health and Well-Being programs span our entire community to support and offer proactive options for cognitive wellness and Memory Care.
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Since 1966, Wesley Willows has inspired seniors to celebrate life through personalized care and the security of a lifetime guarantee of care, delivered within a trusted not‑for‑profit community.
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