Wendy Williams Moved to Memory Unit After Getting Drunk at Assisted Living Facility Restaurant
Wendy Williams’ stay at the assisted living facility she’s called home for the past 8 months took a dramatic turn when she was moved to the facility’s memory unit—though not for the reasons many might assume. It wasn’t because of her dementia diagnosis, but rather due to an incident in the building’s restaurant, where Wendy got drunk.
According to an employee at the facility, who has had frequent interactions with the former talk show host since she arrived, Wendy was originally placed on the 3rd floor, a level that does not have restrictions on residents coming and going freely. Early on, Wendy visited the top-floor restaurant and bar for lunch, where she began ordering drinks. Sources say she stayed for an extended period and got intoxicated. When supervisors found out, they were reportedly furious that Wendy had been served alcohol.
The Decision to Move Wendy
After the incident, facility supervisors decided to move Wendy to the 5th floor memory unit, a secure area with restricted access to the elevator, which would prevent her from going back up to the restaurant and getting drunk again. However, the memory unit was full, so Wendy was temporarily kept on the 3rd floor. To prevent her from wandering up to the restaurant, staff stood guard outside her room.
In an effort to keep Wendy from venturing upstairs, employees even told her that the restaurant was under construction and not operational. Eventually, a room became available on the 5th floor, and Wendy was relocated. She’s remained there ever since, according to the source.
Wendy’s Health and Memory
Despite being placed in the memory unit, the source maintains that Wendy’s memory is intact, describing her as having consistent cognitive function. “Wendy doesn’t have good and bad days,” the employee told TMZ, adding, “You can tell her something today, and two weeks later, she’ll remember it. Her memory is fine.”
This new information sheds light on Wendy’s living situation, dispelling rumors that she was moved due to cognitive decline. As for her time in the facility, Wendy previously revealed that during the first 30 days of her stay, she only left the building twice—for dentist appointments—indicating the level of restriction she was under after the incident at the restaurant.
Facility’s Response
TMZ reached out to the assisted living facility for comment, but they have not yet responded. Wendy Williams continues to recover in the memory unit, while her family and close friends maintain a watchful eye on her health and well-being.
