What to Expect When Moving Into An Independent Living Community

The unknown can be scary. You might know that moving into an Independent Living community is the right decision to make, but that doesn’t mean you’re not nervous or overwhelmed.

Sometimes, knowing what to expect before moving can take a massive weight off your shoulders. You might be more confident to transition into an Independent Living community when you know to expect the following:

Comfortable Accommodation

You deserve to live somewhere that feels like home. Most reputable Independent Living communities know that and prioritize the development of warm, welcoming, and comfortable units for their residents.

You typically get to choose from many different options to suit your unique needs, such as studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Most apartments are also wheelchair-accessible and have convenient services like utilities, basic cable TV, and individually controlled heating and cooling.

Plenty of Social Opportunities

Researchers have discovered that many seniors living in traditional communities are isolated. Independent Living community owners have made significant progress in changing that by ensuring their communities are social hubs for older adults.

Alongside getting to socialize with your neighbors, you’re generally able to participate in fun activities, classes, and events organized and hosted by your Independent Living community or local groups. You’re bound to have a full diary when you live in a thriving senior living community!

No More Cooking

If you love cooking, you’ll always have plenty of freedom to cook. However, if you’ve previously seen it as a chore and a burden, your days of cooking can be over! Most highly regarded Independent Living communities provide at least three nutritious and delicious meals every day.

You can eat these meals in shared dining spaces and enjoy table service to feel like you’re in a traditional restaurant. On-site culinary teams even take care of all the washing-up! 

Your Chores Are Taken Care Of

You’ll have the freedom to keep your apartment how you like it. You can even do your own chores, like making your bed and keeping your home tidy. However, you don’t have to worry about all your chores.

Most well-established Independent Living communities offer maintenance and housekeeping services. If you have a leaking tap or a dirty floor, you can rest assured that someone is available to take care of these issues for you. The less you have to do around your house, the more free time you have for fun activities.

Fun Communal Spaces

You might spend a lot of time relaxing and having fun in your apartment, but it doesn’t have to be where you spend all your free time. Depending on the Independent Living community you choose to call home, you’ll likely have access to many fun communal spaces.

Some of the best senior living communities have game rooms, activity rooms, libraries, lounges, and even barber shops and beauty salons. There’s so much to see, do, and experience in most senior living communities.

Independence

You might be moving into a community of like-minded people, but that doesn’t mean you’re losing your independence. You’ll still have the freedom to live as you once did. The only difference now is that you have more convenient access to services and amenities than you may have had before.

Learn More at Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln

It’s only natural to be nervous about the unknown, but there don’t have to be as many ‘unknowns’ as you think! You can expect all of these things above when you choose to call Asher Point Independent Living of Lincoln home. Schedule a tour today to find out more.