“It’s like living in the lap of luxury.” - Irene Johnson, Victorian Village resident
Irene Johnson has always enjoyed a lifestyle centered on family and her local church. After her husband passed away, she continued her active lifestyle, dog-sitting at her home and driving to church and other events. She moved to a 55+ community, where she checked in on neighbors and made sure everyone had what they needed.
Then Irene suffered a health crisis, and her family didn’t want her to live completely alone anymore. Her daughters asked if Irene was open to moving to Victorian Village, a community where she could live independently, but where staff and healthcare assistance would be available, should Irene ever need help.
“I came for a visit, and I just loved it right away,” Irene says. “I was happy to make this move.”
After living here almost a year, Irene is still thrilled with her decision. “It’s like living in the lap of luxury,” she says. “I love my apartment—it’s quiet. It reminds me of the 23rd Psalm, where I can sit beside the still waters and God restores my soul.”
But she says her life at Victorian Village is bigger than the apartment. “You can go out and just have a blast and be a part of so many things,” she says. “There’s always something you can do. I love eating in the dining room with everyone—my neighbors are so friendly. And the food—it’s so delicious! When I’m ill, they even deliver my meals right to my door and they check on me.”
Irene praises the staff. “They’re just precious. They’ve been so kind to me,” she says. “I love them all. The maintenance people are so friendly, and so are the nurses and all the people who serve and make the food. The exercise girl is wonderful—she helps us stay in shape but makes sure we’re safe. The chaplain is so full of God’s wisdom. The people here make you feel so loved—it’s priceless.”
When her family and friends from church visit, she says they all love Victorian Village and agree it’s a great place to live.
“I feel so blessed,” Irene says. “I’m beyond content. I just love it here.”
