A Legacy of Caring
Multiple Independent and Assisted Living Options
Our Services
Independent Living
At Wesley Heights, independent living is carefree living. Your days are truly yours to enjoy; no laundry, cooking, cleaning or yard work! We believe your retirement should be enjoyable, so we make every effort to ensure your days are filled with the activities that bring you joy.
Assisted Living
Our assisted living program is designed to adjust to your needs as they change. Allowing you to customize your care, with the support and assistance needed to help you maintain a level of comfort and independence suitable to your unique situation.
About Wesley Heights
Wesley Heights is a beautiful community that offers peace-of-mind and joyful living. This community is a true working example of our Mission; to provide services that support health, independence, and dignity through a relationship-centered philosophy that best sustains body, mind, and spirit. Our team members genuinely care about our residents, not because it's their job, but because it is their calling in life. At Wesley Heights, the wishes of those who prefer to live a private and quiet lifestyle are respected. And for those who are looking to be active, adventurous and willing to experience new things, we have exciting choices for you!
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Wesley Heights offers:
- Studio and one-bedroom apartments in a convenient one-floor building
- One and two-bedroom cottages
- On-site Geriatric, Psychiatric and Naturopathic Services
- 40-acre campus with walking paths, gazebo, water features, and a stocked pond
- Relationship-Centered Philosophy
- A long history of award-winning care, staff, and innovation
- Meaningful activities and socialization to encourage engagement
- Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long Term Skilled Nursing Home (Bishop Wicke) on campus
- Subsidized Programs available for eligible Section 8 residents
- Hair Salon and Wellness Center available on-site
- An on-site Chaplain is available to assist with the resident's spiritual needs
- Opportunities for volunteerism within Wesley Heights and the Shelton community at large
- Most pets welcome (pending assessment for community living)
What People Are Saying About Wesley Heights
Dining
For most of us, mealtimes are the most important part of the day. Our residents and dining team feel the same! Our residents are served three chef-prepared meals each day in the beautiful dining room.
Our team takes great pride in the preparation and presentation of every meal. The culinary program at Wesley Heights includes:
- Meals made to order and served restaurant-style
- A rich menu of alternate entrees
- Registered Dietician who reviews and approves all menus
- Cooking and baking activities and demonstrations with a Wesley Heights Chef
- Special occasions and themed meals throughout the year
Life Enrichment
Wesley Heights located on the lush and picturesque Wesley Village campus in Shelton, CT, provides countless opportunities for social and recreational activities.
Residents have opportunities to enjoy:
- Outings and events designed around residents’ interests
- A full activity calendar including regular volunteer opportunities
- Trips to the nearby art galleries, museums, casinos, farms, parks, beaches, restaurants, and theatres
- Regular exercise and fitness classes on-site
- Religious programs to meet residents’ spiritual needs
- Live entertainment, musical recitals, student performances, and concerts
- Arts & crafts, gardening, cooking, and baking
- Pet visits
- Scheduled transportation to doctor appointments, shopping, errands, and off-site programs
Friendships
Residents have countless opportunities to meet new people, make friends, and connect. Whether attending an on-campus event like an educational presentation or an entertaining concert, visiting the library or enjoying a cup of tea in the Sun Room together, friends are always gathering at Wesley Heights.
Whether you live in an independent cottage or an assisted living apartment, there are always chances to socialize. Our knitting group offers a perfect opportunity for conversation and laughs and our outdoor gardens provide a cozy spot to sit and enjoy blooming roses or fall leaves with a friend or neighbor, not to mention the countless gathering areas in the community designed specifically for intimate discussions or quick friendly chats.