We toured Whitefish at the Lakes. It's about two years old. The appearance is great. It's very nice, very nicely decorated and brand new. In the kitchens, everything looks new. They have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and things like that; it's kind of what we were looking for. The place is very good. The staff who accommodated us was very nice. My husband and I went to visit, and then his sister and her husband went, too, because they had an open house. We didn't have anything to eat there, but the dining area was beautiful. They have a little area where they have happy hour, but not necessarily alcoholic drinks. They have what looked like a little game room and stuff, and that's very nice, too. They have a nice patio outside. They were helping people do some gardening. They have these raised flower beds and stuff that the residents were doing.

Whitefish at the Lakes provides our present needs and what lies ahead for us on the way. We will be in independent living. We can be in assisted living depending on our needs, and we can stay on the same unit. It's just a matter of additional services and what they cost. They have an option on meals; a basic plan just takes one meal. We'll have it for breakfast, and we'll eat later in our own unit for supper, or go out (as long as we're able to choose the main meal). We had a conversation with their dietitian. During our interview when we talked to the nurse, they brought a meal to us. The place is brand new, has interior parking, an onsite hairstylist, and is in proximity to churches. The music director for my church comes in and does a song for us once a week or twice a month. They've got an outdoor patio area, a social area, and there's a pub to gather in (though I don't think they serve beer). The people we've had contact with seemed to be quite knowledgeable. It's a brand-new building with 3-stories. We're getting a 2-bedroom with a balcony to the outside.