Recently I wrote a blog post about Continuing Care Retirement Communities ... CCRC's. These are communities where you can move in and age in place. In other words, residents typically start out living independently in a private cottage or apartment and eventually get whatever additional assistance or skilled nursing care they may need as they age. This is a very appealing option to retirees who want to make their own decisions, in advance, about where they will live for the remainder of their life, regardless of the health issues that may arise. While the median age for people to move into a CCRC is about age 80, people do move into these communities in their 70s and, occasionally, when they are even younger.
One of the lifestyles that came up repeatedly in my research and sounded very appealing was Holiday Retirement Living by Atria. As a result, I thought I would write a post that focuses exclusively on this retirement option. While these are independent living senior apartments and cottages, some of them also have on-site assisted living and memory care facilities and all of them can help you arrange for home health care services to come to your location to give you additional assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, eating or taking your medication, should you need something between independent living and full assisted living. In addition, since your basic rent includes all your meals, as well as housekeeping and transportation, most people can manage well in their apartments with very little additional help. Every apartment also has a pull cord or similar devices so residents can easily contact the management in case of an emergency.
Holiday Touch Retirement Living Communities
There are currently about 314 Holiday Communities located around the United States, with additional locations in Canada. In fact, Holiday is one of the largest provider of independent living units in North America and they have been in existence for 40 years. Here are a few interesting facts about their communities:
Management Teams live in the Communities
Residents have private apartments (or cottages) with a variety of floorplans available
Three meals prepared daily by professional chefs
Meals served restaurant style in a dining room
Weekly housekeeping in your residence
Linen service ... clean sheets and towels are provided
Free washers and dryers in on-site laundry rooms
Community game rooms and TV rooms encourage socializing
Exercise rooms and fitness programs for residents
Scheduled transportation to local businesses
Additional transportation to appointments and other errands
Volunteer opportunities in the community
A full schedule of activities and social events
Pet Friendly policies ... both cats and dogs are welcome
Emergency call systems in every apartment; get help when you need it
Locations in 43 states, as well as Canada
Independent living, assisted living and Alzheimers or Memory care options available in specific communities
Cost of Holiday Retirement Communities
One of the aspects of these communities that particularly appealed to me was the price. Unlike many other CCRC's, residents of Holiday Retirement Communities do not have to pay the average $250,000+ deposit to buy into the facility and they do not have to make a permanent commitment or sign a long-term lease.
Instead, residents pay a monthly rental fee ranging from about $2100 to $3200 a month (in 2022), depending on where you live, the size of the apartment you select, etc. This is an all-inclusive price for basic living expenses that includes your apartment, utilities (except for your phone), basic cable, meals, activities and social events.
In later years, if you need it, you may incur additional fees for extra care you need such as home healthcare, assisted living or memory care. Assisted living and memory care can be provided in select Holiday Communities; other services may be provided by outside home health service providers.
There are no long-term leases. In addition, if you have long-term care insurance through a private provider or the Veteran's Administration, you may be able to use it to pay for your additional expenses, when they become necessary. Check with your insurance provider and the specific Holiday Community where you wish to live.
This total care arrangement has made Holiday very attractive to Veterans, with over 12,000 currently living in their communities, out of more than 30,000 total residents.
Holiday Travel Program
Another aspect of these retirement communities that I found appealing is their Travel Program. At no additional expense, you can spend one week per stay in a guest room at one of the other Holiday communities in the United States or Canada. Your stay will include all meals and access to all the programs and activities that are available at that site. You can travel just for fun or in order to spend an occasional week near family members who live in another part of the country.
This means that you can enjoy warmer weather or celebrate special occasions with family members without having to pay for a hotel stay or meals in your temporary location.
One of the lifestyles that came up repeatedly in my research and sounded very appealing was Holiday Retirement Living by Atria. As a result, I thought I would write a post that focuses exclusively on this retirement option. While these are independent living senior apartments and cottages, some of them also have on-site assisted living and memory care facilities and all of them can help you arrange for home health care services to come to your location to give you additional assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, eating or taking your medication, should you need something between independent living and full assisted living. In addition, since your basic rent includes all your meals, as well as housekeeping and transportation, most people can manage well in their apartments with very little additional help. Every apartment also has a pull cord or similar devices so residents can easily contact the management in case of an emergency.
Holiday Touch Retirement Living Communities
There are currently about 314 Holiday Communities located around the United States, with additional locations in Canada. In fact, Holiday is one of the largest provider of independent living units in North America and they have been in existence for 40 years. Here are a few interesting facts about their communities:
Management Teams live in the Communities
Residents have private apartments (or cottages) with a variety of floorplans available
Three meals prepared daily by professional chefs
Meals served restaurant style in a dining room
Weekly housekeeping in your residence
Linen service ... clean sheets and towels are provided
Free washers and dryers in on-site laundry rooms
Community game rooms and TV rooms encourage socializing
Exercise rooms and fitness programs for residents
Scheduled transportation to local businesses
Additional transportation to appointments and other errands
Volunteer opportunities in the community
A full schedule of activities and social events
Pet Friendly policies ... both cats and dogs are welcome
Emergency call systems in every apartment; get help when you need it
Locations in 43 states, as well as Canada
Independent living, assisted living and Alzheimers or Memory care options available in specific communities
Cost of Holiday Retirement Communities
One of the aspects of these communities that particularly appealed to me was the price. Unlike many other CCRC's, residents of Holiday Retirement Communities do not have to pay the average $250,000+ deposit to buy into the facility and they do not have to make a permanent commitment or sign a long-term lease.
Instead, residents pay a monthly rental fee ranging from about $2100 to $3200 a month (in 2022), depending on where you live, the size of the apartment you select, etc. This is an all-inclusive price for basic living expenses that includes your apartment, utilities (except for your phone), basic cable, meals, activities and social events.
In later years, if you need it, you may incur additional fees for extra care you need such as home healthcare, assisted living or memory care. Assisted living and memory care can be provided in select Holiday Communities; other services may be provided by outside home health service providers.
There are no long-term leases. In addition, if you have long-term care insurance through a private provider or the Veteran's Administration, you may be able to use it to pay for your additional expenses, when they become necessary. Check with your insurance provider and the specific Holiday Community where you wish to live.
This total care arrangement has made Holiday very attractive to Veterans, with over 12,000 currently living in their communities, out of more than 30,000 total residents.
Holiday Travel Program
Another aspect of these retirement communities that I found appealing is their Travel Program. At no additional expense, you can spend one week per stay in a guest room at one of the other Holiday communities in the United States or Canada. Your stay will include all meals and access to all the programs and activities that are available at that site. You can travel just for fun or in order to spend an occasional week near family members who live in another part of the country.
This means that you can enjoy warmer weather or celebrate special occasions with family members without having to pay for a hotel stay or meals in your temporary location.
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