You may notice the word “resort style” being used to describe many Stellar Living Senior Living Communities. But what is a “resort style” community, and how is it different from a standard “old folks home”? Let’s explore what it means to be a “resort style” stellar community!
What Does “Resort Style” Mean?
Imagine waking up in a spacious suite at an amazing 5-star hotel. You might notice luxurious finishes, great natural light, and well-appointed decor and furniture. Leave your room to find top-quality amenities like landscaped courtyards, fine dining at a full-service dining room with daily chef-prepared meals, a gym, a library, and perhaps even a pool, fountain, or water feature. This is what it feels like to live in a resort-style senior living community. All of these details and amenities are available at Stellar communities, which makes it feel like you’re on vacation every day!
Stellar Living communities are designed to provide a luxury feel while also considering what senior citizens need out of a home. This includes thoughtfully chosen layouts and floor plans that maximize safety and efficiency, as well as beauty and comfort. You’ll find safety bars in the bathroom, for example, and spaces are typically wheelchair and walker-accessible. The meals served at the fine dining room are chef-prepared, but also overseen by a dietician to ensure they are healthy and nutritious. Weekly housekeeping and linen services ensure that you spend your time doing what you enjoy, rather than household chores.
Many Stellar suites also include full kitchens and kitchenettes, and some have a washer and dryer in the apartment. Those without a washer and dryer include laundry services with housekeeping and linens.
Unlike a 5-star resort, Stellar Senior Living communities also offer 24/7 staff help available, as well as top-tier security. In an assisted living community, you or your loved one will have access to all of these amazing amenities–and also all the help with daily living you could ask for. If you need help with mobility, eating, dressing, bathing, or anything else, staff members are there for you every step of the way. Memory care communities are secure to ensure nobody goes wandering or finds themselves in an unsafe situation. And independent living communities give you all the independence you want, with the peace of mind of knowing that help is there when you need it.
How is a Resort-Style Community Different from a Standard Senior Living Community?
The difference in a resort-style community from a standard community usually comes in the amenities. A standard “over 55” independent living community may simply mean an apartment in a complex with other people of a similar age. Your typical “nursing home” might provide a high level of care, but a sterile hospital-like feel.
A resort-style community has elevated and higher-quality furniture and decor, but also additional amenities you won’t find elsewhere. For example, a full-service fine-dining room might not be typical of communities not in the Stellar Family. A resort-style community typically has a social calendar full of 40-50 activities each week, including weekly “field trips,” holiday celebrations, birthday parties, fitness classes, and more. This busy social calendar is above and beyond the usual “old folks’ home” activities. Stellar communities also have beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, which could include walking paths, gardens, gazebos, and even pools. Common areas, like foyers, libraries, and gyms, often resemble an upscale hotel. The concierge services of a resort-style community includes shuttle bus excursions, private transportation, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, and more.
Benefits of a Resort-Style Senior Living Community
Living in a resort-style senior living community has plenty of benefits. Residents will usually have a higher quality of life than they would almost anywhere else. Physical health benefits include unmatched access to medical care, healthy meals, and daily exercise classes. There are many mental health benefits as well, including a sense of community and social interaction that you cannot get from a single-family home, even in the friendliest neighborhood. Making friends is easy, and loneliness is something you never have to feel at a Stellar community. You will also receive extremely personalized care and attention from staff members who truly care. All of these benefits create a life for you or your senior loved one that isn’t just good–it’s Stellar.
Is Resort-Style Senior Living Right for You?
While there are many benefits to resort-style senior living, it isn’t for everyone. Resort-style senior living might be right for you if:
- You enjoy luxury amenities and a luxurious lifestyle.
- You want an active lifestyle with lots of friends and social events.
- Personalized care, safety, and security are important to you.
You might prefer a different senior living solution if:
- You don’t like close neighbors, and prefer single-family homes to apartments or condominiums.
- You don’t need a lot of medical help or assistance with any daily tasks.
- You want to remain in your own home.
While you may think budget is a concern, senior living communities might be more affordable than you think. See this post on how much communities really cost, or this one on how to pay for senior living.
Find a Resort-Style Community Near You
If you want a Stellar lifestyle and think resort-style senior living is right for you or your loved one, chances are there’s a Stellar community near you. Click here to call our Family Advisors and schedule a tour today!
