The Benefits of a Continuing Care Retirement Community

Did you know around three-quarters of Americans over 50 would like to stay in their current homes as they age, according to a 2021 AARP survey? Perhaps you are among them. But have you considered the implications of growing older in your own house? 

When it comes to deciding where to live as you grow older, the options can be overwhelming. Remaining in a beloved family home may seem appealing, but will you be able to keep up with physically demanding household jobs like clearing roof gutters, vacuuming or maintaining the backyard?  What if you become less mobile and are no longer able to climb upstairs or step into the bath? And what will happen if you eventually require extra help or nursing care?

By choosing a continuing care retirement community, you will benefit from a full continuum of care. You will also enjoy peace of mind knowing you will be looked after — whatever your healthcare needs — all while staying in the community you love.

What Is a Full Continuum of Care?

When a life plan community offers a full continuum of care, it provides a variety of residential options and levels of healthcare — all on one site. As a resident, if your health situation changes, you can move to supported living and receive additional assistance. For example, within a single campus, Fellowship Village offers:

• Independent living. Active adults can choose from elegant apartments, cottages and villas with a fantastic array of amenities and services, including 5-star dining venues, an indoor pool and a fitness center.
• Assisted living. If you need a hand with activities such as dressing or bathing, assisted living provides that extra help. Fellowship Village’s household model of care means you will receive professional services in a homelike environment. 
• Memory care. Led by a specially trained dementia care team, Fellowship Village offers an innovative Memory Care program in a welcoming setting that feels like home. Residents benefit from a registered dietitian, wide-ranging therapies and a state-of-the-art gym.
• Skilled nursing. Long-term care residents enjoy private suites around a spacious common area and gourmet kitchen, with registered nurses on-site 24-7. 
• Sub-acute rehabilitation. At the Senior Rehabilitation Center, a highly skilled team aids residents in their recovery after an injury or illness. Cutting-edge equipment and treatments such as aquatic therapy help restore your health.

What Are Other Benefits of a Life Plan Community?

Moving to a life plan community means choosing a maintenance-free lifestyle where you have the freedom to do more of the activities you enjoy. On Fellowship Village’s 72-acre campus, you will find resort-style amenities right on your doorstep. Whether you fancy challenging a friend to a round on the putting green, planting seedlings in the greenhouse or catching a show at the Sieminski Theater, there are plenty of opportunities to engage your mind and body.

The stress of traveling to appointments becomes a thing of the past, thanks to the community’s on-site medical practice and dental suite. You will also have the security of knowing you have lifetime access to excellent residential and healthcare choices. Whatever your future needs, all levels of care come under an inclusive financial program, helping protect you against the rapidly rising costs of long-term healthcare. 

If you would like to find out more about the benefits of a continuing care retirement community, contact Fellowship Village today to arrange a tour of our beautiful campus.