Wendy Williams' Unfiltered Take on Assisted Living: A Troubling Reality
In a rare and candid moment, Wendy Williams has opened up about her life at Coterie, a high-end assisted living facility in Hudson Yards, New York. Speaking from her memory care unit, Williams paints a picture that is far from the luxurious facade.
"This situation is messed up," she declares, expressing her dissatisfaction with the living conditions. Williams, who has been under guardianship since 2022 and diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, feels confined and isolated. She reveals her frustration at being surrounded by elderly residents, stating that she has repeatedly requested a change of floor.
The environment at Coterie is tightly regulated. Williams requires permission to leave, and phones are prohibited, leaving her with only a landline for outgoing calls. Her longtime friend, Max Tucci, describes Williams' blunt assessment of the facility as a place where "billionaires send their grandmothers." Yet, Williams maintains her independence, asserting, "Wendy doesn't lie."
Initially, Williams resided on a higher floor, enjoying marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. However, after a birthday celebration at the facility's penthouse bar, where she reportedly indulged, she was moved to the memory care unit. Despite the restrictions, Williams finds ways to maintain her connection with the outside world.
"I still get out," she insists. Williams attends a megachurch in Brooklyn, finding solace and spiritual guidance there. Additionally, she uses an iPad in her suite to listen to her old radio show and stay informed about her own news. The cost of her unit is a staggering $25,800 per month, on top of legal and guardian fees.
The drama surrounding Williams extends beyond the facility walls. Her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a lawsuit, labeling her guardianship as "fraudulent bondage" and accusing the judge of corruption. While the suit was dismissed on October 9, Hunter may refile. Williams' son, Kevin Jr., aims to distance himself from the turmoil, stating, "I just want my mother to get out of this. Because it's not right."
A recent medical report could determine the future of Williams' guardianship, but sources suggest a full removal is unlikely. The controversy surrounding her situation raises important questions: Is assisted living always the best option for those with cognitive impairments? And how can we ensure that individuals like Wendy Williams receive the care and respect they deserve while maintaining their autonomy?
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