If you’re in the process of helping your aging parents plan for the future, you know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate all the options — especially when it comes to deciding where to live.
You want your parents to enjoy their independence in a comfortable, engaging environment. At the same time, you want them to have access to the care and support they may need down the road.
Here’s where a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) comes in.
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
A CCRC, or “Life Plan community,” is a retirement community designed with all levels of senior care in one place. This typically includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, with some communities also offering memory care and short-term rehabilitation services.
Choosing a CCRC ensures that residents can remain in the same, familiar community as their care needs change over time. For example, a CCRC resident can move seamlessly from maintenance-free independent living to assisted living when they need more help with daily tasks and medical needs.
Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community Right for Your Family?
Finding the best living arrangements for your senior parents is a decision that impacts the entire family. Here are 3 big reasons a CCRC can benefit everyone involved:
1. You want your parents to enjoy retirement to the fullest
We all want the best for our parents in their retirement years, which means finding a community that’s not only safe and secure but also provides engaging activities, convenient amenities, wellness programs, and social opportunities to help them thrive.
In a CCRC, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle surrounded by friends and fun, with the added benefit of having care and support nearby if and when they need it.
2. You don’t want to move your parents more than once
Downsizing into senior living can be a physically and emotionally taxing process for seniors and adult children alike.
With a CCRC, your parents can settle into a community that will meet their needs now and in the future. By eliminating the stress of finding new living arrangements, you and your family can focus on enjoying the present with your parents.
3. You want a proactive plan for future care
While we can’t predict what the future will hold, having a plan in place provides priceless peace of mind. In a CCRC, each resident receives a personalized care plan tailored to their specific health requirements and needs.
You can also be confident that if emergency health issues arise or specialty care is needed, caregivers and skilled nurses are on-site 24/7 to provide prompt and compassionate care and support.
Why Families Choose Willow Brook
At Willow Brook Christian Communities, we understand how important it is to find a place where your aging parents feel comfortable, safe, secure, and supported.
It’s why we work closely with families to understand their unique needs and offer peace of mind for everyone involved. Our dedicated team is here to guide you at every step, helping you feel comfortable and confident about your decision.
We have two Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Delaware, Ohio — Willow Brook Christian Village and Willow Brook at Delaware Run — providing the highest quality of Christ-centered senior care throughout life’s journey.
Ready to see everything Willow Brook has to offer? Schedule a tour today and discover why so many families trust us with their loved ones’ care.
