Wendy Williams not happy with assisted living facility, calls it a 'dump'

Williams criticizes her $25K-a-month assisted living facility, calling it a 'dump' amid ongoing guardianship battle

Wendy Williams has opened up about her experience living in a high-end assisted-living facility in Hudson Yards, New York, calling it a “dump.” The former talk show host, 58, spoke to The Cut from her locked memory care unit at Coterie, a facility that costs $25,800 per month, where she resides following a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and progressive aphasia. According to Williams, the facility feels isolating and inadequate, despite its luxurious appearance. She expressed her dissatisfaction with the living conditions, telling The Cut that she did not want to be surrounded by elderly residents.

Williams, who has been under a court-appointed guardianship since 2022, also shared her frustrations about the restrictions she faces. She is confined to a floor that requires permission from both the facility and her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, to leave. Additionally, Williams is not allowed a cell phone, but she can use a landline for outgoing calls. Her friend, Max Tucci, who owns the upscale restaurant Tucci in New York, confirmed Williams’s complaints, describing the facility as a place “where billionaires send their grandmothers,” while emphasizing that Williams doesn’t need such care.

Despite the restrictions, Williams has continued to make public appearances. She was seen at New York Fashion Week and has mentioned attending a megachurch in Brooklyn. She remains active on her iPad, using it to listen to her old radio show and stay updated on news about herself.

Williams’s situation has been complicated by legal battles. In June, her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, filed a lawsuit on her behalf, alleging that the guardianship was "fraudulent bondage" and that the judge handling the case was "crooked." Hunter, who had been receiving alimony payments from Williams, sought $250 million in damages. However, the lawsuit was dismissed in October, though Hunter has the option to refile.

Williams’s son, Kevin Hunter Jr., spoke to The Cut, distancing himself from the ongoing drama. He expressed his desire for his mother to be free of the guardianship, calling the situation “not right.” Despite his wishes, sources indicate that the guardianship is unlikely to be lifted in the near future, with a potential new medical report expected to impact the next steps in the case.

As of now, Williams continues to live at Coterie under strict guardianship, while her legal and personal battles remain unresolved.