For many seniors, the day will come when they need to move out of their current homes and into a retirement community of some type. Traditionally, this was a form of an assisted living home or a nursing home. Sometimes, when an older person truly needs a lot of help in their daily lives, this can make sense.
But what about seniors who are still independent and mobile, and simply want a better living arrangement that fits their lifestyle? That’s when people look towards independent senior living apartments.
Why Choose an Independent Senior Living Apartment?
1. It’s almost like traditional apartment living
Typically, independent senior living apartments are more hands-off than other types of senior communities. Amenities are often greater, and hospitality services are there if you need them, but you won’t be fussed over if you don’t want it. Your privacy will be respected. In some cases, these apartments may genuinely be like any other apartment complex, just with age restrictions on who’s allowed to rent.
2. Great amenities
Independent senior apartments focus on providing the services that active seniors need in their lives. You’ll typically have some hotel-style amenities, such as senior-friendly exercise centers, spas, on-site dining, hair salons and walking grounds. You may also find additional hospitality offered such as a full-time activities director, a hair salon, dry cleaning and laundry services, transportation, seamstress, and other home health care services.
Here in the MSP area, many of these apartments are located near convenient transportation lines to and from major attractions in Minneapolis or St. Paul, so you’ll never lack things to do.
3. Lower ongoing costs
Maintaining and keeping up a house can be expensive, even if you own it outright. At an independent senior living apartment, maintenance and repairs are covered plus some or all utilities. Dining room meals, weekly housekeeping, an on-going beverage bar, transportation, and a 24/7 front desk concierge may also be included in the monthly rental rate. As a result, you may find moving into a senior-focused apartment complex could be a great way to reduce your monthly living costs without sacrificing your lifestyle.
4. Being part of a community
Because senior living apartments are restricted to individuals age 55+ or 62+, depending upon the facility, you get to join a community of people just like you. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, in an environment that respects your age and experience. You won’t have to worry about noisy neighbors, or kids running the halls of the community.
RosePointe Provides Independent Senior Living Apartments and More
RosePointe is your deluxe option for senior apartments in the Twin Cities. If you think independent senior apartment life is for you, contact us for a tour of our community today!
