When your loved ones are planning to move into a senior living community, they should be looking for one that is able to provide a well-rounded and holistic lifestyle. Medical professionals and on-site nursing care should also be present, but other lifestyle amenities are crucial in ensuring that your loved ones can keep themselves active and engaged in the community.
This may be the first time your loved ones are moving away from home and entering a new phase in their life, which can be extremely intimidating. Quality amenities can make your loved ones feel more comfortable, make the adjustment easier, and provide a higher quality of life. Below are some amenities in senior living communities you should look out for.
Common Independent Living Community Amenities
In an independent living community, your loved ones get to be more independent and move around freely. Though of course, they will be pampered with the community’s amenities and receive medical attention from the community’s team of professionals and caregivers. These are the common amenities that an independent living community should feature:
- Professional team on-site 24 hours per day
- On-site dining options
- Calendar of activities and events
- Multifunctional entertainment areas
- Well-equipped living and common areas
- Beauty salon and barbershop
- Trips and outings
- Parties and holiday celebrations
- Landscaped grounds
- Pet-friendly community
- Large, open floor plans
- Walk-in closets
- Walk-in showers with grab bars
Personal Care Amenities
If your loved ones opt for personal care, that means that they require assistance and supervision for daily tasks. As such, here are the amenities that you should look out for:
- Whole-day nursing
- On-site medical and therapy assistance
- Emergency call system
- Showering, bathing, and personal grooming
- Dressing and clothing help
- Assistance with dining
- Personal laundry help
- Ambulation transfer
Respite Care Amenities
Respite care means short-term stays in a senior living community. These stays might happen because caregivers have to go away for a short period or are not able to care for their loved ones. Some of our loved ones may prefer respite care if they are recovering from surgery or other treatments. Here at Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, some amenities we provide for respite care are:
- Safe, secure, and controlled environment
- Fully-equipped sleeping accommodations
- Three meals a day, with snacks and beverages provided
- Professional team available 24 hours a day
- Administration of medicines
- Help with grooming, dressing, bathing, and continence when needed
- Optional rehab services
- Activities seven days a week to engage your loved ones
Other Senior Living Amenities
In a senior living community, your loved ones should be engaged in the community and widen their social circle. This is why communities need to host activities and events to provide opportunities for residents to get together and mingle. In addition, a community should serve all other needs, from grooming and fitness to security. Below are other amenities you should look out for in a senior living community:
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Fitness classes
- Activity Room
- Wellness activities
- Educational classes
- Social room for group activities and events
- Chapel
- Security services
- Complimentary internet service
