Senior living communities offer several benefits to residents. The right community will provide 24/7 staff (including medical staff), convenient emergency response tools, plenty of socialization opportunities, and low-maintenance or maintenance-free living.
Many aging adults do plenty of helpful research into different communities so they can find one that fits their budget and lifestyle. But when to move to assisted living is often less clear. At Summit Pointe, we want to give prospective residents and their families all the answers they need to feel comfortable settling into a new home.
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Transition to a Senior Living Community?
Everyone’s aging journey is unique, and at Summit Pointe, we’re here to support seniors of many different ages and medical conditions with our independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The right time to consider joining a senior community will depend on many different considerations. You might decide when to move to assisted living based on the following:
- Health: Medical needs often come up as the primary reason to consider a senior living community. If you or your partner develop chronic conditions, develop neurological conditions, or suffer from loss of mobility, you might start weighing different communities based on their amenities and services.
- Lifestyle: Senior living communities offer social groups, frequent activities, and amenities that can help seniors stay active and build friendships.
- Safety: Some residents join communities like Summit Pointe for peace of mind and a general sense of safety. They might feel ill at ease about living alone, or they may want onsite medical support 24/7.
Ultimately, the decision about when to transition to a senior living community is up to you. If you’re starting to think that a senior living community feels like your next home, we recommend you start touring communities, comparing options, and finding the right one for your needs.
What Age Is Most Appropriate for Senior Living?
How old do you have to be to live in a senior community? There is no ‘most appropriate’ age for senior living. Different communities offer different amenities or levels of care, and so can be a better fit for different life stages than others.
For example, adults aged 55+ might join an independent living community, while many seniors start exploring senior living communities in their 70s. You might even join an independent living community in your late 50s but move to an assisted living community in your late 70s.
What Are the Benefits and Disadvantages of Living Somewhere Like Summit Pointe?
There are many different advantages of living in senior living communities. Read through these popular benefits to decide if moving to a community feels like the right fit for you soon:
- Security: Senior living communities often have security systems, 24/7 onsite staff, and emergency response systems for medical and safety emergencies.
- Less maintenance: If managing a home on your own is starting to feel overwhelming, senior living communities often handle landscaping and repairs. Some also provide housekeeping and other services for maintenance-free living.
- Personalized care options: Comprehensive communities like Summit Pointe offer multiple different levels of care and independence. You can live in independent homes and transition to assisted living or memory care while remaining in the same community and staying close to friends and loved ones.
- Amenities for better quality of life: Physical activity and social interaction are essential for healthy life and longevity. Senior community centers can offer activities, engaging programs, transportation services, and social opportunities.
- Summit Pointe Senior Living provides you with life choices that fit your needs at the time. If you join our community as an independent tenant, and later need assisted living services either long term or while recovering from illness, you can get those services WITHOUT moving apartments, buildings, or transferring to a different wing of the building!
Here’s what some of our community members have to say about their transition to living at Summit Pointe:
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Don’t Wait—Contact Summit Pointe Today
Want to learn more about when to move to assisted living communities or when to move to senior living communities in general? The team at Summit Pointe is happy to answer your questions. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a tour of our community.
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