INDEPENDENT LIVING
Apartment-Style Living with Minimal Help and More Community
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Apartment-Style Living with Minimal Help and More Community
Senior Independent Living communities offer a lifestyle that combines autonomy with opportunities for social engagement, activities, and freedom from home maintenance responsibilities. They provide a social environment for those who don’t need regular medical assistance but might need help around the house. They typically offer personal apartments with full or partial kitchens and on-site laundry rooms. Residents enjoy community dining with prepared meals and the freedom to come and go as they please. The primary focus is on community and socialization. With fewer chores, more time is freed to enjoy hobbies, learn new skills, spend time with family, and make new friends.
Senior Independent Living communities offer a lifestyle that combines autonomy with opportunities for social engagement, activities, and freedom from home maintenance responsibilities. They provide a social environment for those who don’t need regular medical assistance but might need help around the house. They typically offer personal apartments with full or partial kitchens and on-site laundry rooms. Residents enjoy community dining with prepared meals and the freedom to come and go as they please. The primary focus is on community and socialization. With fewer chores, more time is freed to enjoy hobbies, learn new skills, spend time with family, and make new friends.
WHEN IS IT TIME?
Community & Socialization
Feeling isolated or lonely in your current living situation and desiring more opportunities to socialize and engage.
Maintenance Concerns
Finding it challenging to keep up with home maintenance, yard work, and household chores.
Safety & Security
Concerns about safety in your home, such as the risk of falling, security issues, or the need for a more accessible living space.
Simplified Lifestyle
Wishing to simplify your lifestyle by downsizing your living space and reducing the responsibilities of homeownership.
Financial Practicality
Costs of maintaining a home, along with the costs of hiring in-home help or other services independently, are higher than or comparable to the cost of an independent living facility.
Access to Healthcare
Some facilities have easy access to healthcare services and can offer a smoother transition to assisted living or nursing care if needed in the future.
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST?
Costs vary widely based on location and services. Assisted living in Colorado averages around $5,000. This is compared to the average cost in Colorado for Homemaker Services, around $6,600; Home Health services, around $7,200; and Nursing Home Services, around $9,500. Your Next Chapter Advisor can help you understand the costs in your area.
SERVICES IN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITIES:
