Choosing the perfect senior living community for yourself or an older loved one takes considerable due diligence. Among the many important aspects to weigh in the decision-making process are the types of senior living amenities and services provided by the community. While senior living amenities have improved greatly during the past few decades, take a look at the ones to expect from the best.
Senior living community amenities that provide comfort and convenience
#1: Accessibility
Accessibility may not seem like a senior living amenity until it becomes essential to independence. For seniors who choose to live at home, the lack of accessibility can make life not just difficult but dangerous because typical American homes are not constructed for seniors. Then there’s the cost of making a home accessible, which the forbes.com article, “Aging In Place Remodeling: A Checklist For Senior Homes,” shows can be in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on the renovations.
When touring each senior living community look for signs of accessibility like smooth floors and open spaces, wide halls and doorways, and most of all, no stairs or steps to climb. Outdoors should be equally accessible with ramps or sloping walks to porches and patios, well-maintained walking paths, and easy access through wide doors.
#2: Clean and carefree living
When living at home, many seniors eventually need help with maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping. Of course, families are often willing to pitch in or there’s the option of hiring someone, but it can quickly become a burden or very costly. According to the 2023 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the national median hourly cost of home maker services is $30, which for just 20 hours per month comes to $2,600.
The same senior living amenities are part of the package in luxury senior living communities. Residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle knowing their homes will be clean and all repairs and maintenance will be handled quickly and efficiently. Top senior living communities generally provide regular housekeeping services and many also include laundry and linen services, as well. All are provided by well-trained staff who respect the privacy of residents and work hard to make life as easy as possible.
#3: Outstanding cuisine
It’s no secret that the food in senior living homes of the past was nothing to brag about. But, thanks to the demands of modern seniors, high-quality meals have become one of the most sought-after senior living amenities. According to the seniordining.org article, “Savoring the Future: Top Trends in Senior Living for 2024,” senior living food is not only good, but getting better, fresher and healthier.
In addition, some luxury senior living communities like The Timbers on Blackwell Creek make a point of including residents in the menu planning so they can enjoy old favorites as well as new ones.
#4: Resort-style activities
Boredom is the last thing active and engaged seniors want to experience so another of the key senior living amenities is the activities provided by the community. These can range from playing games like cards and chess to exercise classes to on-site entertainment and off-site excursions.
At The Timbers on Blackwell Creek we offer all the usual fun activities but much, much more. Our residents can experience senior living amenities that are second to none through membership at Big Canoe, one of Georgia’s premier private luxury communities. Our residents can take advantage of all that Big Canoe has to offer including the 27-hole championship mountain golf course complete with an elegant clubhouse, 10 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and four pickleball courts, a huge free-form pool and a sandy beach at Lake Disharoon, boating and fishing on three lakes, award-winning walking and hiking trails, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a five-lane lap pool, and a full-service spa. No matter what residents prefer there’s always something going on and plenty of friends to enjoy all the fun at Big Canoe and transportation is included.
#5: Elegant private homes
Giving up a family home does not mean sacrificing privacy or a beautiful place to live. Long gone are the cookie-cutter apartments that felt like hospital rooms. Today beautiful, modern apartments are one of the most coveted senior living amenities to look for.
At The Timbers on Blackwell Creek, residents can choose from shared or private apartments with one-bedroom studio, one- or two-bedroom flex-studio, or two-bedroom suite floor plans. Each includes senior living amenities like bathrooms with walk-in showers, grab bars, and heat lamps, beautiful new appliances, 10-foot ceilings, and kitchenettes. Residents also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with full-time safety and security throughout the community.
For more information about The Timbers on Blackwell Creek, download your brochure and speak to an advisor.
