Are you looking at retirement sooner than later? If so, in pursuit of budgeting your money more effectively, increasing socialization opportunities, and basically kicking back, relaxing, and retiring in style, you may decide it’s time to look into an independent living community. That’s a great choice!
Check online and try narrowing your choices down to a couple of them. Your next step will be touring independent living communities that made the cut. If you’ve never done this before, you may be unsure of what to expect.
Here’s some information.
Discuss Special Needs, If Any
If you have special needs, you’ll want to be certain to discuss them with the tour guide or the care team. Make sure any particular, unique needs you have will be filled adequately.
See, Firsthand, Retirees Living in Style
You don’t really know what it’s like to retire in an independent living community until you actually see it and experience it firsthand. Look around and see how the care team and residents relate to each other. Watch people coming and going.
Meet Others Who Already Reside There
One of the best ways to find out what it’s like in a retirement community is to speak to those who have already retired there. Do they like their residence? What do they think of the food and the care team? What do they do for fun? Have they run into any problems? Are they happy?
Sample the Culinary Delights
Many of today’s communities offer not only chef-prepared meals but serve them in a fine dining atmosphere. You’ll be able to cook and bake in your residence when you feel like it, but when you don’t want to be in the kitchen – or you want to get together with friends for lunch or dinner – you’ll be able to. Sample the food.
Carefully Review Layout Options for Your Residence
Ordinarily, several residence layouts are available. Example: Apartments, suites, and cottages. You may also have a choice of one or two bedrooms, as well as one or two bathrooms. Choose an outdoor patio if you love getting some fresh air on occasion.
Check out the Care Team
Though you will be living independently, there will still be a care team present. Meet these people one-on-one. Talk to them. Watch them work. Do you feel comfortable with them? Do they seem educated and experienced? Are they friendly?
Get a Feel for the Atmosphere
Without personal experience, you won’t be able to sample the atmosphere of a retirement community. Only you know what kind of ambience you’re looking for. For example, someone who prefers peace and quiet may think a place is chaotic and loud – while someone else may look at the same community and think, “What an energetic, active, happy place to live!”
Arrange a Tour of Our Independent Living Community – You’ll like What You See
Our Independent Living Community offers each and every resident the opportunity to retire safely and comfortably in stylish surroundings.
Our residences are cozy, comfy, and will provide a pleasing atmosphere of Home Sweet Home before you know it. You can choose from cottages, apartment homes, and suites. Go with an open concept or rooms that are walled/divided.
If you would like to speak to someone specifically about sales and leasing, please call 918-533-9834. Other inquiries can be covered by calling 918.451.0383. If you prefer, you can fill out our convenient online form, send it in, and we’ll get back to you. To truly experience all we have to offer, schedule a tour today.
