Once you’re ready to reward yourself with all the perks that senior living can offer solo agers, it’s time to consider which of the available care options would be the best fit for you.
Solo agers today have exciting choices
Years ago, there just wasn’t much to get excited about over senior living, which is why so many older adults chose to stay in their home. Thankfully that’s all a thing of the past. Today, senior adults, especially solo agers, are finding that they can have a maintenance-free, enriched lifestyle filled with new friends, new experiences, and new ways to stay healthy and well.
Care options for active, vibrant solo agers
Active adult living
You really can have the best of both worlds: all the perks of living in your own home, but with none of the drawbacks. That’s what joining an active adult living community can offer you.
Active adult retirement living is ideal for solo agers who can live independently and do not need daily assistance. Accommodations typically include spacious apartments, standalone patio homes or attached villas.
It can be a part of a larger senior living community campus. In some cases, it may be a part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or life plan community setting.
There are many benefits to active adult living, such as enjoying numerous opportunities for socializing, surroundings designed for safety and security, like-minded neighbors in a peaceful setting, and many more. You also can pick and choose the services and amenities you want, and create a customized, à la carte plan that works for you. And you don’t have to worry about yard maintenance, it’s all provided so your home and grounds always look pristine. Housekeeping services can be provided but may come at an added cost.
And while you can reside in the comfort of your home, you also have easy access to all the amenities offered by your larger community, including fitness rooms and classes, dining options, and healthcare and medical support when needed. A great solution for solo agers who truly want the best of both worlds!
Download our free guide: Senior Living Options – A Guide for Understanding Which Level of Care is the Best Fit.
Independent living
Independent living is ideal for seniors who are active and independent but crave being part of a community of peers and having access to medical and healthcare support if needed, as well as specialized activities, programs, and events in a community that caters to older adults.
Depending on the community you choose, independent living options may mean apartments of various layouts, or it may encompass standalone housing like villas and patio homes. At St. Mark Village, a wide variety of floor plans is available, including a smartly designed one-bedroom apartment that might be just right for a solo ager.
Independent living also typically offers seniors access to therapy programs to promote their safety, mobility, cognition, and other issues. This can ensure your continued independence and quality of life as an IL resident.
And don’t forget all the fun you will have! Lunching with friends, relaxing in a spa, chatting with fellow booklovers about the latest bestseller, playing cards, going on group outings, inviting the grandkids over for a party and just about anything else you can imagine.
Available care options
When you buy in to a senior living community as an independent resident, you may also gain access to a continuum of care that includes assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing options. Many senior living campuses include more than one level of living, to cater to seniors of all levels and abilities, such as St. Mark Village, which offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
Joining this type of senior living community can offer solo agers peace of mind—knowing you’ll always have access to the care options and support you need, even if your daily needs should change. It can also be comforting to know that, once you join a community, you’ll never need to move again. Because let’s face it—moving isn’t easy.
At St. Mark Village, we believe continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are an excellent option for solo agers. With Life Care at St. Mark Village, your care is guaranteed for life—even if your financial situation changes. That’s our promise to you. Choosing Life Care means financial security, value, and peace of mind of seamless access to future care options.
Let us tell you more!
Multiple care options and more for solo agers. Download our free guide: Senior Living Options – A Guide for Understanding Which Level of Care is the Best Fit. Or contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
