3 Advantages of a Life Plan Community vs. Senior Community Apartments
Before you begin touring senior living communities, it is important to understand what type of senior housing would be the best option for you now and in the future. There are so many types of senior housing, which is wonderful in that it gives older adults multiple options to choose from as they plan their retirement. However, too many choices can quickly become confusing or overwhelming.
A Life Plan Community, sometimes referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, is a retirement community that features multiple levels of care all on one campus. This means you can find independent living homes, assisted living apartments, memory care rooms, and skilled nursing accommodations on one large, beautiful campus.
Why would a Life Plan Community be a better choice than other traditional senior housing or senior living apartments? We share three advantages of a life plan community vs. senior living apartments.
Prepare for the “What If”
The biggest advantage to living in a Life Plan Community is the peace of mind knowing that there is additional support should you ever need it. Life Plan communities offer different levels of living as your health care needs change at the community.
This means that if you are in an independent living home in a Life Plan Community and choose to have a hip replacement, you can return to the skilled nursing facility on campus after your discharge from the hospital for inpatient therapy that will get you back on your feet. Once you’re ready, you’ll be prepared to return home to your independent living home. Your friends can easily visit you and you don’t have to worry about choosing a skilled nursing facility while you are preparing for your procedure.
Financial Security
Another benefit to living in a Life Plan Community is financial security. Again, while each community provides unique contract options, most offer the opportunity to pay a predictable amount each month, simplifying your budgeting process and covering most expenses for the billing cycle.
Form Long-Lasting Relationships
When you move into a Life Plan Community, the goal is to stay there for many, many years. You’ll get to form long-lasting relationships with not only neighbors who become friends, but also with staff members. You’ll love building a true community where everyone knows your preferences and interests.
These relationships extend into life in other levels of care, should you ever need them. If you need to move to assisted living, for example, the team in independent living who knows you well will take care to give your history and preferences to the assisted living team so that they have a headstart in getting to know you.
Life at The Glen
The Glen is a Life Plan Community, and we are honored to serve residents in all levels of care throughout our bustling campus. Learn more about life here or check out our photo gallery. If you’re ready to begin learning more about our campus, contact us to schedule a tour.