As the aging population continues to increase, so does the need for innovative senior living solutions that provide the care needed to age gracefully. One of the more popular options for many seniors is the Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC.
LeadingAge defines CCRCs as retirement communities that offer a full range of living accommodations by providing a unique blend of independence, community, and a supportive continuum of care within a single campus. With a wide range of health services and amenities, residents of these communities can seamlessly transition to a higher level of care should their healthcare needs change over time.
CCRCs provide various levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.
- Independent living is best suited to seniors who primarily lead a self-sufficient lifestyle but prefer to reside in a community that offers social activities, dining options, and other amenities. CCRCs like Maple Knoll Village provide a variety of living accommodations for those residing in independent living neighborhoods including villas, single level homes, and apartments. Services such as maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping are designed to help free residents of the burdens of daily life allowing them to be as active as they desire with numerous provided opportunities for life enrichment.
- Assisted living is designed to provide the necessary assistance for those who need help with daily activities while still allowing them to maintain their independence. Maple Knoll Village provides assisted living residents with individualized care plans that offer the support needed for bathing, grooming, dressing, medication reminders, and more. With the 24/7 presence of nursing staff, ongoing health monitoring, and frequent wellness checks, assisted living residents at Maple Knoll Village enjoy proactive and compassionate care.
- Skilled nursing care offers comprehensive healthcare for older adults that may require an elevated level of assistance with daily activities or rehabilitation services. Skilled nursing communities are short-term and long-term residences that focus more heavily on medical assistance for those with chronic illnesses, injuries, or individuals that require 24-hour supervised care. Located within Maple Knoll Village, Bodmann Skilled Health Center allows residents to maintain their dignity and pride no matter what level of care they may require. Compassionate care and support are provided with a wide array of healthcare services, individualized care plans, engaging activities based on cognitive abilities, and attentive staff.
By providing these various levels of care, CCRCs can proactively accommodate the changing needs of their residents over time. In fact, AARP has found that one of the chief benefits of CCRCs is the stability and peace of mind provided to older adults and their loved ones alike, knowing there is high quality care and services offered in one place.
While CCRCs may require an upfront entrance fee and ongoing monthly fees, they also offer financial predictability. Many CCRCs have contracts that outline future care costs, which can help residents and their loved one’s plan for long-term expenses. As a nonprofit continuing care retirement community, Maple Knoll Village provides an added layer of assurance with the Future Care Plan. This benevolent care program provides support to Maple Knoll Village residents should their financial resources become depleted due to no fault of their own ensuring they have found their forever home.
Choosing to live at a CCRC like Maple Knoll Village means you will enjoy a full continuum of care, a supportive environment, and a vibrant community. Our variety of services, all provided in one location, allow you to stay within the same community even as your or your loved one’s healthcare needs might change. To learn more about Maple Knoll Village, please visit us online at www.mapleknoll.org.
