Investing in senior living is a smart choice to make for your physical and financial health. Today’s senior living communities offer a rich retirement with all the services and amenities seniors need right at their doorstep. It can reduce the cost of home maintenance and insurance and give you and your children peace of mind. Finding a senior retirement community to spend your golden years in greatly reduces the risk of isolation and loneliness common with seniors living alone.
Baptist Retirement Community welcomes seniors of all ages and activity levels who are ready to move into a retirement community. Retirement living is different from what it used to be. Today, seniors can enjoy various activities and social events with delicious and nutritious restaurants and medical support all within the community. To learn more about our senior retirement community, call 325.313.7931 or fill out our online assessment today, and one of our team members will call you back within 24 hours.
Is Investing in Senior Living Worthwhile?
Investing in your future is always a good idea, and looking into an independent senior living community to spend your retirement has many financial and personal benefits. Today’s seniors are living longer, healthier lives. Services and amenities that independent living communities provide need to reflect that. They allow residents to get the most out of their retirement.
Moving into an independent living community gives you more time to relax and less time spent cleaning and caring for your home. Older homes can require a lot of upkeep that can drain your pocketbook. Many communities include landscaping and housekeeping services as part of their senior retirement services, along with other options such as:
- Multiple types of housing and floorplans to choose from
- A community center where you can spend time with friends
- Several dining options from executive chefs
- A beauty salon and spa that offers health and wellness services
- Planned events and social activities
- Education opportunities
At Baptist Retirement Community, we offer plenty of senior retirement services for you to enjoy your retirement with multiple independent living communities to choose from. Our Northgate Estates, East and West Village, and the Henley-Mabee Highrise are the perfect place to begin your retirement in style and comfort.
The Benefits of Moving Into an Independent Senior Living Community
Independent senior living includes many benefits for seniors who begin retirement in a senior community close to their friends and peers.
Financial Benefits
Downsizing to an independent living community eliminates the costs of maintenance, utilities, and insurance for your home. If you live in an older home, the cost of maintenance can skyrocket if there is major damage from a storm or normal wear and tear. A better option is to sell your home and use the money to pay off bills and fund your retirement.
Socializing Opportunities
Some seniors find it difficult to get out and spend time with friends and family if they don’t live close by. Moving into a retirement community includes close access to a community center. That means crafts days, game or dance nights, and other fun social events. Plus, you will be within a community of peers where you can meet new friends and decrease the risk of depression, loneliness, and isolation.
Close to Medical Services
Your family can relax knowing you are close to medical services. Most communities have a full-time staff to assist with emergencies. Short and long-term care options are also present.
Investing in senior living can give you and your family peace of mind knowing you are making a smart decision about your future. Independent senior living gives you the option for a more fulfilling retirement with several social activities and events right at your doorstep.
Baptist Retirement Community: a Faith-Based Senior Retirement Community in San Angelo, TX
At Baptist Retirement Community, our senior retirement services include everything you need. We have several independent living communities to choose from with efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floorplans. Each unit include lawn care, housekeeping services, and paid utilities. Just some of our community services and amenities include:
- An on-site pharmacy
- A wellness center
- Transportation services
- Guest rooms for friends and family
- Meal deliveries from the Main Street Café
- An activities director that plans weekly events
- An on-site urgent care clinic
If you are considering retiring to an independent senior living community, contact 325.313.7931 today to schedule a tour and meet with our compassionate team.