Find The Right Continuing Care Retirement Community

Whether you want a gorgeous golf course in your backyard, a private balcony off your beautiful apartment or a peaceful lake where you can relax with a good book beside the water, you can definitely find the ideal Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for you.

Each CCRC is unique and special in its own way, but they all have quality care, wonderful amenities and luxurious accommodations so you can savor the retirement of your dreams.

Top Things to Consider When Researching CCRCs

You’ve spent years working toward a rich and rewarding retirement, and you deserve to live in a place that feels like home and gives you the amenities you want most. A CCRC sounds like a great option, but how do you find the right one?

Here are a few of the top things to consider as you begin your search for your new home.

Which care levels do you want?

CCRCs usually offer more care levels than a traditional senior living community, including skilled nursing, but the number and types of care levels available depend on the individual community. For instance, one CCRC may have independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, while another might also offer memory care, too. Considering what your care needs may look like in the future can help you find the community that’s right for you.

Which care levels do you want?

What kind of environment is right for you?

You want a place that feels like home. But what does home mean to you? Maybe you want to live somewhere that resembles that beautiful resort from your favorite vacation, bursting with activities, amenities and energy. Or you might want something more small and intimate where you can spend your days relaxing by the fire, chatting with friends or reading a good book.

No matter what you want in a home, it’s important to know what you’re looking for so you can narrow down your search to communities that fit your criteria.

What kind of environment is right for you?

No matter what you want in a home, it’s important to know what you’re looking for so you can narrow down your search to communities that fit your criteria.

What amenities are on your wish list?

The community you choose should be a good fit for your lifestyle, so you want to consider how you enjoy spending your time. Are you a golf fanatic? Do you love being involved in clubs and organizations? Do you have a passion for all things creative, like painting or theater. You want to be in a place where you have access to the things you like most.

Many communities offer a wide variety of amenities, like a swimming pool, library, computer room, beauty shop, cafe and transportation services. But in addition to looking at the list of standard amenities, you may want to find out what kinds of activities and social events happen on campus. You might also want to see which daily and weekly services, like housekeeping, laundry and dining, are provided.

What amenities are on your wish list?

Do you have any special needs or requests?

If you have any special needs, like dietary restrictions, you want to make sure the community you choose can accommodate them. Many CCRCs are set up to handle a broad range of special needs, like offering alternate meal plans for those with diabetes. But it’s always important to communicate about any special needs or requests before choosing a place to live.

Do you have any special needs or requests?

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How much are you planning to spend?

Price plays an important role in choosing the right CCRC. But the great news is that CCRCs are available in a range of price points. The amount you pay depends on the community and the accommodations, services and care needs you choose. The cost also varies depending on whether you decide to go with a rental or Life Care option. So you can rest easy knowing you have options based on your preferences and choices.

It’s also good to keep in mind that your payment covers almost all of your living expenses, like rent, on-site amenities, daily meals, assistance from staff, your care services and many other perks. Many of your current expenses would be included in the CCRC cost.

How much are you planning to spend?

A Practical Guide for Finding the Right CCRC

Every good move begins with a plan, which is why we’ve created a handy and practical guide for choosing the CCRC that’s right for you.

Pick A Location
The best way to begin your search for a CCRC is by choosing a location. Do you want to stay in the same city where you live now? Do you want to live closer to your grandkids? Maybe you’ve spent most of your working years in the city and are ready for a change of pace in the mountains or on a warm, sandy beach.

No matter where you want to live, the first step to finding the CCRC that’s right for you is to pick a location to begin your search.

Schedule A Visit
Once you’ve read through the top things to consider before moving to a CCRC and have a better idea of what you want in a community, the next time is to start scheduling visits. It’s wise to tour and compare a few different options before making a decision. When you visit the communities on your list, you can get a better idea of the amenities offered and learn more about the staff, current residents and care services that are available.

You may also want to ask questions like: What type of clinical professionals are on staff? What care policies are in place? Is emergency care easily accessible? What services are provided? The more you know about each community, the more likely you are to find the right fit.

Schedule a visit today by calling 855-350-3800

Get Ready to Move
After visiting a variety of communities, you’ve probably found the place that feels most like home. That means the next step is preparing for the move. While there may be a lot to do to get ready for the big day, we’ve got good news. We’ve helped thousands of seniors across the country move into our communities, so we know the best place to start is with a handy dandy checklist to help you stay organized, on track and stress free.

Enjoy Your Retirement—You’ve Earned It
Once you’ve moved into your new apartment, arranged the furniture just right and put the final touches on your decor, you can sit back and enjoy a well-earned retirement. Just steps from your front door are opportunities to make new friends, explore new hobbies, go on exciting excursions and spend your days doing, well, whatever your heart desires.

Find The Right Continuing Care Retirement Community

Top Things to Consider When Researching CCRCs

Which care levels do you want?

Which care levels do you want?

What kind of environment is right for you?

What kind of environment is right for you?

What amenities are on your wish list?

What amenities are on your wish list?

Do you have any special needs or requests?

Do you have any special needs or requests?

How much are you planning to spend?

How much are you planning to spend?

A Practical Guide for Finding the Right CCRC

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