What Is a Life Plan Community and Is It Right for You?

When you think of your retirement, what would you most like to have? Opportunities to stay mentally and physically active? A community of like-minded people to socialize with? Do you want independence, secure in knowing your future health and medical needs are handled? At a Life Plan Community, you can enjoy all these and much more on one campus.

What is a Life Plan Community?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the current generation of seniors is living longer than ever, creating many years of enjoyment after retirement. And this generation has redefined retirement, making it a time for opportunities, pleasure and purpose. In short, you are living your best life. And that is why you should consider a Life Plan Community or Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Senior living communities have had a makeover in recent years to meet the needs of this active generation. So what is a Life Plan Community and how does it fit into this reimagined vision of retirement? No longer just a care provider, a Life Plan Community is a dynamic village with residential options ranging from apartments to duplexes and cottages, plus on-site amenities like restaurants, theaters and fitness centers. Many also offer a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and short- and long-term skilled nursing.

Five-Star Services and Amenities on Your Doorstep

While every Life Plan Community is unique, amenities usually include sporting facilities, studios for art and other leisure activities, medical services and dining venues. Catch up on all those books you never had time for in the library, or discover a new hobby with art workshops and clubs. The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity weekly, so a Life Plan Community offers opportunities to explore woodland walking trails, play a round of golf or stay flexible with yoga. Best of all, maintenance teams take care of duties like housekeeping, lawn mowing and snow removal, so you can spend less time on pesky chores and more time doing what you want when you want.

When you need extra help to maintain your independence, an attentive care team provides assisted living services—from medication management to dressing assistance—any time of the day or night, backed by a registered nurse. You’ll also enjoy access to various healthcare services, such as occupational therapy, wellness programs and a 24/7 emergency response system.

Choose a Life Plan Community to Suit You

All of FellowshipLife’s four villages throughout New Jersey are Life Plan Communities with the above services and amenities, plus much more.

Fellowship Village sits on over 72 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds in Basking Ridge, offering resort-style living in 1-bedroom apartments, spacious 2-bedroom villas and free-standing cottages. An award-winning 5-star dining program features a tapas bar, terrace dining room and bistro offering friendly service and fresh, sustainable choices. Walking trails and pickleball and bocce ball courts help keep residents active. Entertainment options include a state-of-the-art theater showing Broadway-quality performances.

Friends Village is a close-knit community in Woodstown where residents enjoy an active retirement lifestyle, including gardening, woodworking, weekly trips and fitness classes. Spacious apartments feature one bedroom and one bath, while cottages on quiet cul-de-sacs offer a tranquil, white-picket-fence ambiance. This charming 30-acre campus also features a signature dining room celebrating regional and seasonal produce. The medical office provides personalized services focused on preventative health and wellness.

Residents at Pines Village in Whiting stay active with an abundance of amenities, from educational classes and seminars to beautiful walking trails and a fitness center with a personal instructor. Maintenance-free living means plenty of time for day trips to Manchester Township for shopping or culture. Accommodations range from well-appointed studios to 2-bedroom apartments, with options like breakfast bars, walk-in closets or enclosed patios.

At Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown, residents enjoy a pet-friendly 15-acre campus with apartments and cottages next to Stephens State Park. Scenic walking trails hug the Musconetcong River, and a full calendar of activities includes poker club, movie nights and wine and cheese socials. A dedicated team of chefs prepares signature dishes and daily specials made from the freshest produce available.

Ready to find a Life Plan Community where you can live a dynamic lifestyle with high-quality amenities and services while knowing you have a plan for continuum of care in the years to come? Contact us today to tour our beautiful campuses.