Independent Living with Elegance and Warmth
Your home at the Hermitage will offer beautiful views of our
landscaped grounds and the surrounding historic neighborhood.
What does Independent Living look like?
Independent Living residents live in their own apartments at the
Hermitage. They participate in as many of the activities of our
retirement community as they choose. They can prepare a snack or
light meal in their own kitchenettes or enjoy tasty meals in our
dining room, and in general, continue with their normal
routines. They keep their own cars if they like, with convenient
parking spaces. And they can also use the transportation
provided by The Hermitage.
Of course, all senior residents enjoy delicious meals in our
beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry and transportation
services, rehabilitation therapies (occupation, physical and
speech), and access to the Medical Director.
In addition, Independent Living at The Hermitage includes a full
and varied schedule of programs to allow our residents to remain
engaged and socially active. Concerts, entertainment, worship
services, water aerobics, shopping trips, current events, cards
and board games, volunteer opportunities, crafts, painting,
weaving, outings to plays and museums...all help residents
maintain a healthy quality of life.
Who is best suited for an Independent Living community?
Residents who value their independence, but no longer wish to
maintain a large home, are excellent candidates. Independent
Living residents don’t require the full, 24-hour care of a
nursing home, help with activities like maintaining their
medication schedule, dressing, and bathing. But they recognize
that these options may be wanted at some point down the road, so
they prefer to live in a retirement community that provides a
full range of services.
How does Independent Living differ from a retirement home or
a nursing home?
Independent Living is a way for residents to maintain maximum
independence. Unlike a nursing home, Independent Living
residents maintain their own spacious apartments or suites.
Unlike a retirement home, Independent Living residents at
communities like The Hermitage have access to a full continuum
of care, including Assisted Living and Health Care, should the
need arise..
All Independent Living apartments include many additional services and amenities:
- New lighting, vanities, and wall covering in bathrooms
- Handrails in bathrooms
- Emergency call system
- Sprinklers and smoke detectors
- Ceiling fans
- Additional storage
- Weekly housekeeping and linen services (towels & bedlinens)
- Laundry facilities for personal items
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Laminate wood floors (additional cost)
- Window treatments
- Outside maintenance
- On-site Security Personnel
- Three meals
- Transportation
- On-site beauty shop
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