Maintaining a house during retirement can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming. You or your loved one may be looking forward to traveling more, pursuing activities of interest, or simply relaxing, but if your house is holding you back you may need to put your plans on hold.
Enhanced senior living communities pair maintenance-free living with an active lifestyle to ensure seniors enjoy meaningful activities, friendships, and on-site conveniences.
Still unsure if enhanced living is right for you? Use the following checklist to help determine if enhanced living will fulfill your dream retirement.
Checklist: Is enhanced living a good fit for my retirement goals?
Think about your current living situation, then answer the following questions to help explore whether enhanced living may be a good option for you:
- Do you have limited opportunities to socialize with others?
- Is it difficult to find transportation to run errands, visit friends, or engage in fun activities?
- Are you eating less nutritious meals and have limited access to fresh foods?
- Do you often feel lonely or isolated?
- Is it becoming harder to manage your medications?
- Do household chores, like laundry, cleaning, and cooking, overwhelm your daily life?
- Do you find it challenging to get regular physical activity each week?
- Do you worry about what will happen if you have a medical emergency?
- Are daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, becoming too hard to do alone?
- Are home maintenance and repairs becoming overwhelming to tackle on your own?
- Is your home accessible to your needs?
- Do you wish you had more time to do the things you enjoy?
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How do I evaluate my answers?
If you answered yes to more than a handful of the questions above, enhanced living could be a great fit for you. Remember that enhanced senior living is a community of apartments, condominiums, or homes for residents who may need assistance with daily activities.
You’ll find that residents in enhanced living have varying activity levels and desire convenience, less responsibility, senior-friendly surroundings, and increased social opportunities.
Enhanced living offers:
- Features with safety and security in mind
- Attentive staff on hand 24/7
- Emergency call systems
- Accessible spaces with wide doorways and no steps
- Handrails and grab bars
- Emergency and disaster plans
- Services and amenities
- Staff assistance with resident care needs
- Nutritious meals
- Calendar of activities
- Scheduled transportation
- Maintenance-free living
- Socialization opportunities
- Housekeeping and linen services
- On-site conveniences (salon, fitness and wellness programs, library, and more)
- Budget-friendly fees
- Floor plans and fees to suit most budgets
- Invaluable peace of mind for you and your loved ones
If you’re considering enhanced living in South Florida, keep reading to learn about our Independence Hall community in Wilton Manors. You may find exactly what you want to make all your retirement dreams come true.
Discover enhanced living in beautiful South Florida
Enhanced living residents of Golden Bell’s Independence Hall in Wilton Manors, Florida, relish the comforts of home plus the additional support and assistance they need to enjoy an active, independent lifestyle.
Enhanced living at Independence Hall includes a comprehensive activities program, hotel-style dining (with optional room service), and expansive apartment suites. View floor plans, photos, a location map, and more on our webpage.
Life at Golden Bell Senior Living
Senior living communities like Golden Bell provide the comforts of home with the added benefits of supportive care, engaging activities, and a maintenance-free lifestyle. With your daily needs met, your loved one will live more independently and have opportunities to meet friends, discover new interests, and live each day to the fullest.
Golden Bell Senior Living offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Residents have personalized care plans, are treated like family, and are greeted by name in a warm, welcoming environment.
Amenities and activities include:
- Beautiful accommodations
- Landscaped grounds and gardens
- Community outings
- Recreation and social activities
- Chef-prepared meals
- Scheduled transportation
- Beauty and barber shop
- Housekeeping and maintenance services
Please contact us to learn more about our communities or set up a tour. We’d love to hear from you and are happy to help answer any questions you have about senior living. For more information about choosing senior living, download our complimentary Family Decision Toolkit.
