Community life
The Waterford at Colby is more than just a senior living facility; we’re a family. Residents enjoy chatting over a game of cards in our sunroom or gathering to watch a movie in our movie theater.
You can leave the cooking to us! Restaurant-style lunches and dinners are served seven days a week. We love to celebrate milestones with delicious birthday cakes, holidays with traditional favorites and soak up the summer weather with outdoor cookouts. Connecting with family, friends and neighbors over great food helps make some of the best memories.
See why seniors love The Waterford at Colby in Wisconsin
Our award-winning community has so many activities to offer active older adults, you’ll never be bored. Here are just some of the happenings you’ll find taking place at The Waterford at Colby:
- Religious services and on-site devotional activities with a visiting chaplain or priest
- Various clubs, including cards, walking, cooking, gardening and men’s group
- Educational speakers, live entertainment and outings around town
- Happy hour, trivia and get togethers in the movie theater and ice cream parlor
- Exercise classes, including Dakim brain fitness and stretching
- Pet-focused programs for your cats and dogs
Experience the ambiance
Amenities that help seniors find their joy.
Aquariums
Animal lovers will feel right at home at our community. Relax and feel your worries float away as you watch the fish swim in our aquariums.
Sunrooms
There’s nothing like natural light to lift your spirits. Sit back in a comfy chair and catch up with an old friend in one of our sunrooms, perfect for chilly Wisconsin winter days!
Landscaped grounds
Whether you’re ready for a walk or want to cruise in your scooter, our community has a quarter mile walking path where you can enjoy the outdoors.
Delicious, healthy and made-to-order dining options
When hunger strikes, our culinary team is here. We offer three meals and two snacks daily. Our fresh salad bar is open three days a week. Made-to-order breakfast is available Monday through Friday, with continental breakfast served on weekends. Our ice cream and snack parlor are also popular options for when you feel like a salty or sweet treat.Â
Our inviting dining room is the perfect place to gather with friends or loved ones around a delicious meal. The food we prepare is based on resident preferences with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. When you’re part of the family at The Waterford at Colby, you can make suggestions for the menu at any time.
Activities and entertainment calendar
Join in the fun! Meet up with our walking club for a stroll around our quarter-mile path, savor a treat with friends at an ice cream social or catch a film screening and snack on some popcorn in our movie theater. The opportunities to find your joy are endless!
Savor great food, find your joy and stay healthy!
In the Colby area
The Waterford at Colby offers easy access to a variety of attractions. We serve Marathon County and are convenient for family members living nearby in Abbotsford, Medford, Marshfield and Wausau, WI.
Nearby:
Hospitals: Marshfield Clinic, Aspirus Wausau
Pharmacies: Abbotsford Pharmacy
Shopping: Abby County Market, Family Dollar, Miller’s Produce, Dollar General, Hawkeye Dairy Store
Restaurants: Abby Café, Medo’s Family Style Restaurant, Amber’s Colby Café, Thiago’s Café
Local destinations: Wildwood Zoo, Colby Cheese Days, First City Days
