What exactly is a Life Plan community and what are the benefits to me?

How FellowshipLIFE’s Life Plan Communities can benefit you 

You may have noticed your physical, mental, and health needs changing with age. You might not be able to do everything you could when you were in your 20s or even your 30s. As we age, we want to make sure we have access to quality healthcare to meet our evolving needs. And more than healthcare, we want to enjoy our retirements without worrying about what to do if our future needs are different from those of today. That’s where a Life Plan Community can help. 

What is a Life Plan Community?

A Life Plan Community is another way to say continuing care retirement community (CCRC). These communities recognize that most adults’ health and support needs will change as they continue to age and offer plans that help provide a full continuum of care while also helping protect you against the rising costs of long-term care. You can enter the community while still able to enjoy the independent living benefits, while having peace of mind that should you need assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, or hospice, those options are available.  In addition to these care options, FellowshipLIFE offers a unique program called the Fellowship Freedom Plans where you spend your independent living years in the comfort of your own home, knowing that if you should require senior care, FellowshipLIFE will bring that care to you

What are the benefits of a Life Plan Community?

Other than peace of mind for the future and maintenance-free living, one of the biggest benefits of a Life Plan Community is the cost savings. By joining a CCRC when you’re still physically independent and healthy, you can pay a little more now to help offset the costs for when you may need more assistance with activities of daily living, or your health care needs become more intensive. CCRCs are also designed to help you stay in your home and maintain your independence for as long as possible. You can also know that as your needs change, you can stay in the same community you’ve grown to love. 

Another major benefit of one of FellowshipLIFE’s Life Plan Communities is the social opportunities for seniors. Loneliness in seniors has been linked to senior health concerns, such as premature death and dementia, so maintaining good social support systems is a must. With the many amenities offered at FellowshipLIFE’s communities, such as walking paths, fitness centers, libraries, game rooms, and craft rooms, there’s sure to be an activity you can find to enjoy with others. 

Finding the right Life Plan Community for you

FellowshipLIFE has four quality communities in New Jersey to choose from. Each provides a welcoming community that you’re sure to fall in love with. Contact us today to learn more about our Life Plan Communities and the benefits they can offer you.