As your parent gets older, life transitions that require a change in residence become more common. Retirement, the death of a spouse, or shifts in your family situation might mean that your aging parent may want or need to make the move to senior living.
Whether they want to cut the costs of home and property maintenance, live closer to children and grandchildren, or live in a community with others their age, senior apartments can offer older adults amenities that can make their later years easier, without sacrificing their privacy and independence.
The Benefits of Moving Into Senior Living Apartments
Making the move to senior living is a big decision and it’s understandable if you’re not sure if it’s the right one. If you’re still undecided, this list of the potential benefits of moving into senior living apartments might help:
Benefits of moving into senior living:
- No more home maintenance
- Safety and security
- Privacy and independence
- Improved overall quality of life
Some communities also offer services like laundry, housekeeping, meals, local transportation and more.
The Different Types of Senior Living Apartments
If you’re not sure what type of senior housing your parent needs, read on to learn more about the different types.
1. Independent Living and Retirement Communities
Independent living and retirement communities offer seniors a private home or apartment, as well as access to community activities with other senior residents. Some may also offer amenities like lawn care and home maintenance, but not all do. Residents will still have to buy a home and pay their mortgage, property taxes, utilities and other day-to-day expenses.
Typically, these types of communities don’t save residents money, and they may actually increase their living expenses, but they’re a good choice for seniors who don’t need any assistance, but want to live in a community with others their own age.
2. Assisted Living
If your parent needs help with any activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, dressing, or grooming, or may need help with them in the future, assisted living is your best bet. Assisted living communities typically offer private apartments, but some may offer private or semi-private rooms.
They also provide meals, housekeeping, home/property maintenance, laundry services, 24/7 medical care, medication management, and assistance with ADLs as needed.
3. Continuing Care Retirement Communities
In a continuing care retirement community, a resident may start out in independent housing and, if their condition deteriorates, move to assisted living later.
This type of care is convenient, but at a price. The average monthly cost of this type of community is about $3,555 a month, typically rising about 2% per year, and they also typically charge an entry fee – which is, on average, a whopping $402,000.
It’s more price-effective to move into an assisted living community, because they regularly re-evaluate each resident’s requirements, so they can always start out with minimal assistance, and increase it as needed.
Apartments for Seniors in and Near Vernon, Texas
1. Eagle Flats Village
Eagle Flats Village offers seniors in the Vernon, Texas area the best of both worlds – a thriving senior community focused on independence and vibrant living, as well as all the beneficial features of assisted living.
Eagle Flats Village offers:
Private Apartments
Each resident has their own spacious private apartment with bay window, living area, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. All utilities are built-in to the cost of residence, including basic cable. Residents may also share an apartment with someone if they want to.
A Range of Services and Amenities
We offer three daily chef-inspired meals, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, local transportation, 24/7 medical care, and daily assistance with ADLs as needed.
A Bustling Social Life
We believe that your social life doesn’t have to end when you get older! That’s why we do everything we can to ensure our residents enjoy their Golden Years. Our social calendar is packed with weekly events, get-togethers and celebrations.
We also offer free transportation into and around the Vernon area, so residents can enjoy shopping, museums, restaurants, parks and everything our beautiful town has to offer.
Pet-Friendly Living
We’re pet-friendly here at Eagle Flats Village, so residents don’t have to be separated from their best friend to reap the benefits of our community.
2. Red River Senior Village
Red River Senior Village is also in Vernon, Texas. This community also offers private apartments, as well as many of the amenities you’d expect to find at an apartment complex – laundry facilities, a picnic/BBQ area outside, a business center, and cable/satellite ready apartments.
3. Parkstone Senior Village
Parkstone Senior Village in Wichita Falls, Texas offers one and two bedroom homes. The property has a fitness center, laundry facility, a clubhouse, and access to public transportation. Homes have washer/dryer connections, but washers and dryers are not included.
These two communities are ideal for older adults who are still able to care for themselves, but want to live in a senior-focused community.
They aren’t appropriate for seniors who need any type of assistance because:
- They don’t offer meals. Cooking can be dangerous for seniors who need assistance with daily tasks.
- They don’t offer laundry and housekeeping.
- They don’t offer free and convenient local transportation, limiting residents’ ability to safely get to the grocery store, medical appointments, shopping, and more.
- They don’t cover the cost of basic cable. Residents must set up their own cable service.
- They don’t offer daily assistance or 24/7 medical care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Eagle Flats Village, an Independent Senior Living Community for the Young at Heart in Beautiful Vernon, TX
Eagle Flats Village has been intentionally designed to give seniors a maintenance-free life. Our robust list of services and amenities means that residents have the time to pursue hobbies, socialize and stay active, without having to feel stressed about home maintenance, bills, remembering to take their medications, or managing their ADLs on their own.
We offer help when needed, and then step back and let our residents live their lives on their own terms.
Imagine a worry-free lifestyle where your parent can focus on strengthening relationships, improving health and mobility, becoming a valued community member, and pursuing new interests in a risk-free environment – that’s the peace of mind Eagle Flats Village provides for residents.
Ready to see our vibrant community for yourself?
Request your visit online or call us at 940-552-8181.
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