Woodlands Retirement Community

01/19/2026

Are you really living retirement - or just maintaining it?

Before another year slips by, ask yourself these six simple (but powerful) questions about your time, your home, your support, your connections and your future.

They might change the way you think about what’s next.

👉 Read more and start the new year with clarity in the link below.

These retirement planning questions help you reflect on your lifestyle, plan ahead, and decide if your current home still fits your life.

01/14/2026

A new year often comes with goals focused on health and feeling your best.

Resolution: Stay active ✔️

At Woodlands, fitness fits naturally into everyday life. With on-site workout classes and a fitness center just steps away, staying active doesn’t require extra planning - or braving the weather.

Whether it’s a group class or moving at your own pace, it’s easier to stay motivated when friends are right there with you.

01/07/2026

January is the season of fresh starts and big resolutions - and we’ve been thinking about how life at Woodlands makes many of those goals a little easier to enjoy.

Resolution: Travel more ✔️

Residents Sylvia and John are regular world travelers, exploring new places and then sharing their experiences back home through presentations for fellow residents.

That’s one of the simple joys of life at Woodlands - freedom to explore, and a community waiting to welcome you home.

01/01/2026

As we look back on the year at Woodlands, we’re grateful for the many laughs, a few tears, and countless meaningful moments shared together. Through it all, we show every day why Woodlands is a community in every sense of the word.

Looking ahead to 2026, we invite you to discover what makes our neighborhood so special. 📞 (304) 697-1620 | 🌐 woodlandswv.com

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Woodlands 🎄✨

This season, our hearts are full. To our residents, families, team members, and friends - thank you for being such an important part of our community. You are what makes Woodlands truly special. We are grateful for the connections we share and the care we give one another all year long.

From our Woodlands family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and togetherness, and a new year full of hope and happiness.

12/19/2025

From cozy movie nights and sipping hot cocoa by the fire to an incredible lineup of live entertainment, our calendar stays full all year long - especially during the holiday season! Residents enjoy performances from local school groups, festive choirs, and talented professional performers who fill our community with music, laughter and plenty of holiday cheer.

Whether you’re in the mood to relax or ready to be entertained, there’s always something happening at Woodlands - and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

12/16/2025

Woodlands was proud to host Marshall University President Brad Smith this afternoon as he spent time with the Emeritus Chapter and Woodlands residents, sharing reflections on his tenure as president and his vision for the future of Marshall.

Pictured is President Smith with Mary Margaret King, President of the Woodlands Chapter of the Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association, during a memorable visit that highlighted the strong and lasting connection between Woodlands and Marshall University.

12/12/2025

This afternoon, we celebrated one of the most heartwarming events of the year - our annual Employee Gratuity Party! Throughout the year, our incredible staff pour their energy, compassion, and heart into making Woodlands feel like home… and today, our residents had the joyful chance to say a big, heartfelt THANK YOU. ❤️

Thanks to a special resident-driven fund, our team received over $132,000 in gratuities this year! From dining and nursing to housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and more, every corner of Woodlands felt the love and appreciation.

We’re truly grateful for the hardworking, dedicated individuals who serve our community each day, and for the residents who continue to uplift and celebrate them.

Cheers to gratitude, togetherness, and the people who make Woodlands shine brighter than ever!

12/08/2025

🎵It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎵

11/21/2025

We're proud to share that our Woodlands Chapter of Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association raised over $600 to help provide Marshall University students in need with a Thanksgiving meal. Woodlands Director of Marketing Larry Crum presented the check to Marcie Simms, Vice President of Student Affairs. We’re grateful to our residents for their generosity and for supporting our community in such meaningful ways.

11/17/2025

Kick off your holiday shopping at Woodlands! ✨🎁

Join us November 18–19 from 10 AM to 2 PM for our annual Holiday Bazaar right here at the community!

You’ll find a wonderful mix of resident-made crafts and talented vendors from across the region, all offering one-of-a-kind gifts, seasonal treats, and festive goodies perfect for your holiday list.