Questions to Ask Before Moving Into An Independent Living Community
Moving into an Independent Living community is not typically a decision most people make lightly. It can require a lot of thought and planning. Some seniors involve their families in the process, while some families take the lead and plan the move on their loved one’s behalf.
Whether you’re planning a move for yourself or a loved one, here are some of the many important questions you may like to ask your chosen community:
Where Will I Be Living?
When you’ve lived in your own home for a long time, it’s only natural to ask where you or your loved one will be living when you move into an Independent Living community. The living arrangements can depend on where you choose to call home.
Many highly regarded communities offer a variety of different options, such as studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments, and cottages with two and three bedrooms and bathrooms. Think about your wants and needs and see if your preferred community offers what you require to live comfortably and happily.
What Happens at Mealtimes?
We all deserve to eat healthy, tasty, and balanced meals every day. However, meal offerings can vary from community to community. Don’t be afraid to ask whether you must prepare your own meals or whether they’re prepared for you.
Many Independent Living communities encourage a balance. They prepare delicious restaurant-quality meals but also ensure residents can cook in their own studios, apartments, and cottages to help them maintain their autonomy. Many offer private dining spaces so residents can dine with their friends and family. Residents are also free to dine out at local restaurants.
Is the Community Pet-Friendly?
Many people only avoid moving into Independent Living communities because they don’t want to rehome their pets. Pets can be our family, and we would often rather live in an environment that doesn’t suit our needs than say goodbye to them.
Rest assured, many of the best Independent Living communities are pet-friendly. Ask about your preferred community’s pet policy to find out more. Many offer pet-friendly floor plans and have expansive grounds with walking trails to make it easy to exercise them.
What Services Are Available?
Access to various helpful services often makes people consider Independent Living for themselves or their loved ones. They get to maintain their autonomy and freedom but receive help when they need it the most.
As service offerings can differ across all communities, it doesn’t hurt to ask what’s available at your preferred location. Among the most common are housekeeping, maintenance, linen services, and transportation. You may also be able to access third-party services if required. The more services you can access, the more free time you can enjoy.
What Do Residents Do Every Day?
Once you’ve narrowed your options and have a few desirable senior living communities on your must-visit list, ask about residents’ everyday lives. What do they do every day? How do they fill their time? You may be surprised by the answers.
Standout Independent Living communities encourage residents to dine in communal dining areas, participate in fun activities and classes, and enjoy indoor and outdoor community spaces. There are typically many communal areas to enjoy, like activity rooms, clubrooms, indoor swimming pools, beauty salons and barbershops, and more.
Learn More About Landon Ridge Sugar Land Independent Living
Do you have more questions about what to expect in Independent Living? The friendly team at Landon Ridge Sugar Land Independent Living is here to answer them. Schedule a tour of our senior living community in Sugar Lands, Texas, to learn more about everyday life as an Independent Living resident.
