What is a Life Plan Community and What Levels of Care Are Offered?

As you get older, you might feel that your choices become more limited – or you worry about losing control over your life. Many seniors choose to age in place in their homes for these reasons.

But what if we looked at things differently? What if we thought of senior living communities – particularly life plan communities – as a place where our choices expand and we have more control over our lifestyle?

A Life Plan Community, which some refer to as a CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community, is a place that offers all possible levels of senior living in one place. At Heritage Pointe of Warren, the sprawling 200-acre campus in a beautiful rural area has it all: independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

It might be a big move, but it’s a move that means you can seamlessly transition to different levels of care if and when it’s needed. It’s a move that means peace of mind for you should your or a spouse’s needs change, and peace of mind for your adult children who want to know you’re safe and socially connected. There’s something for everyone!

Understanding what’s involved may help you and your loved ones make an informed choice – one that you can all agree on. Let’s explore the different living options available at Heritage Pointe of Warren.

Independent Living Options at Heritage Pointe of Warren

If you want to keep an active lifestyle and downsize your living space, independent living in our spacious Dogwood Glen Villas and comfortable Woodridge Towne Homes – available in a variety of floor plans and sizes tailored to your preferences – this is the first stop at a life plan community.

With an array of dining options and meal plans, a vibrant social calendar with trips to local cultural events or concerts on campus, and access to amenities like peaceful garden walks and beautiful community spaces for hosting family and friends, independent living is full of joyful experiences for older adults.

It also provides the peace of mind that security and safety measures provide if a change in health (like a fall) requires immediate attention.

Supportive Living Options at Heritage Pointe of Warren

Not sure if an independent living apartment is right for you or a loved one? Heritage Pointe of Warren offers four different supportive living options.

• Assisted Living Care: In assisted living, you enjoy similar services and amenities as independent living – enriching activities and comfortable spaces for socializing – although apartments may be smaller and assistance with activities of daily living like bathing and dressing is available if needed.
  
  You’ll also have access to daily chef-prepared meals in a community dining room, support for instrumental activities of daily living like laundry, light housekeeping, transportation and health appointment coordination, and medication reminders.

• Memory Care: Unpredictable as the stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s may be, the need for increased supervision, specialized support from caring professionals who understand memory loss, and thoughtfully designed spaces to promote safety and comfort is a must as time goes on.
  
  In a memory care setting like Heritage Pointe of Warren, you or a loved one will receive the higher level of care that’s needed as memory loss changes one’s ability to navigate daily life.

• Skilled Nursing: Sometimes, skilled nursing services are needed to support healthy, successful living. These services are typically provided by clinical care staff like registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and may include wound care, incontinence care, nutrition and dietary support, and medication management.
  
  Should you or a loved one require these advanced care services, Heritage Pointe of Warren’s skilled nursing setting is available to accommodate those higher levels of need, and in the same beautiful, comfortable setting.

• Rehabilitation: After an injury, illness, or hospitalization, you or a loved one may need a little time to recover before getting back on your feet and back to your senior living apartment. This level of care provides physical therapy or other therapies necessary to help you return to baseline – and return to the level of care you were in before the health event.

And if you or your concerned family caregivers feel uncertain about returning to that independent living apartment, you may consider transitioning from rehab to assisted living or memory care. At a Life Plan Community, the freedom to move seamlessly through these levels of care is in your hands.

Heritage Pointe of Warren Has It All

Prioritize preparedness and you’ll find more room to prioritize joy! By choosing a life plan community, you also choose more time for hobbies, connections, and compassionate, professional support if and when you need it. From continuity to contentment, the benefits of our full-service care setting are designed with your independence in mind.

Schedule a visit at our vibrant Life Plan Community and picture your next chapter with us.