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Choosing where you will live in your retirement years is an important decision.
A Life Plan Community (LPC) like Friends Homes offers numerous advantages for your lifestyle and future security. Numerous studies have shown that social isolation is a significant contributing factor to declining health as we age. At Friends Homes, you will find an active community of friends who will become an important social and support network. You will also find a wide variety of social, educational, recreational, and cultural activities that will empower you to stay active and engaged, and to maintain your highest possible level of independence for as long as possible.
While some people wait to choose a retirement community when their health begins to fail, many residents tell us that they wish they had moved sooner — while they were young and active enough to enjoy all that our community has to offer.
At Friends Homes, you will also have peace of mind in knowing that should your needs ever change, you have access to a full continuum of healthcare services right on campus. From the personalized help with daily tasks available in assisted living to the short- and long-term care available in skilled nursing and memory care, you and your family will never have to worry about finding healthcare in a crisis.
Choosing a LPC can also offer potential tax advantages and a significant level of protection from the ever-rising costs of healthcare in the U.S.
A LPC can give you the best of both worlds — an active, engaged lifestyle now and peace of mind for the future.
A Life Plan Community, or LPC, is considered by many to be an ideal form of retirement living. LPCs typically offer independent living in private apartment or cottage homes as well as on-site healthcare services including assisted living, skilled nursing care and, often, memory care for those facing the challenges of dementia. Friends Homes offers all of these living options and services.
One of the biggest advantages of a LPC is the lifestyle. With a LPC, you have the opportunity to move into a community while you are still healthy and independent enough to enjoy all of the activities and amenities. In fact, after moving to a LPC, residents often say they wish they had moved in sooner so that they could take full advantage of everything the community offers.
Another significant benefit of choosing a LPC is the peace of mind that comes with knowing you will be cared for in that same community should your needs ever change. If you need assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care in the future, you will be able to remain in the community you have chosen, surrounded by the friends, neighbors, and staff you have already come to know and trust. Your family will have peace of mind, too, knowing that they will never be forced to make a rushed decision about your care in a crisis situation.
For couples, a LPC is an especially attractive option. If the health of one spouse changes, he or she can receive needed healthcare right on campus, remaining close to the spouse who stays in independent living.
A Life Plan Community not only provides peace of mind about your future care but also about future healthcare costs.
Choosing to remain at home in your retirement years can often seem like an attractive option, but it is wise to consider the costs and concerns that come with home ownership. Expenses — including unexpected ones — for things like home maintenance, yard work, appliance repair, housekeeping, and more can really add up. Many people also forget to factor in the cost of real estate taxes and homeowner’s association fees. A LPC frees you from all of these expenses and chores. You will not even have to change a light bulb.
Friends Homes offers a variety of accommodations, floor plans, and pricing structures, making our community an affordable option for a greater number of people. Our fee-for-service arrangement means residents pay only for the healthcare services they use. Independent living residents also enjoy priority access to all healthcare services on campus. This means that your family will never be burdened with locating appropriate assistance or health care in a crisis, and you will not have to settle for a community you didn’t choose.