What is Independent Living?

 

 

An Independent Living community is an great options for independent seniors who are looking into downsizing.These communities  appeals to seniors who prefer to live on their own in an apartment, but who want the conveniences of living within a supportive community that provides services and amenities such as housekeeping, dining and 24-hour care staff. Living in a senior community also removes the hassles of home maintenance, housekeeping, and contracting someone to mow the lawn in the summer. You'll have all the privacy you want with all the advantages of residing within a vibrant social environment with access to a la carte services in the future, should you need them.

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Independent Living communities offer you choices, from a selection of apartment floor plans to a variety of dining options and services to meet your wellness needs. They also provide a wide array of social, recreational and enrichment programs with a lively schedule of activities, from computer and exercise classes to museum and theater outings to shopping and sightseeing excursions. These are large secured communities also provide a wide range of  senior care services, including;

 

• housekeeping

• restaurant style dinning

• scheduled transportation

• maintenance

 

Some Communities also offer assistance to residents  who need help with activities of daily living through private agencies. A limited number of these communities accept  Supplemental Social  Income (SSI) and subsidized housing.