Independent Living in Maplewood, NJ

A Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is a full-service retirement community that offers the privacy of your own residence, the companionship of community life, convenient services and amenities, a full calendar of activities, and the freedom to live to your potential. A special benefit is having access to high-quality health services, which can include rehabilitation, home care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and more.

Life Plan Communities offer a unique mix of housing, hospitality, social opportunity, and health care for seniors of various ages. Residents live independently in private apartments or freestanding homes while benefitting from professional services and amenities that make life easier. This includes weekly housekeeping and maintenance, transportation services, restaurant-style meals, and much more.

Active adult communities are geared toward the youngest seniors, offering single-family homes or condominiums and various community amenities. While the groundskeeping and general maintenance (lawn mowing, snow removal, etc.) are taken care of, residents are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their own homes and driveways.

Life Plan Communities often start with independent living options where residents maintain their own lifestyle. LPCs provide gradual levels of health care, which can include assisted living and other services such as skilled nursing. This allows residents to age in place as their health needs change. Residents typically enter into a contract that guarantees access to future care, often with a one-time entrance fee and monthly fees.

Assisted living focuses more on immediate supportive services. This is ideal for those who require a helping hand with activities of daily living or household tasks but do not need round-the-clock medical care. These communities typically operate on a monthly fee basis without the entrance fee structure seen in LPCs.

Winchester Gardens is one of the highest rated CCRC communities in New Jersey because we offer top-quality assisted living services in addition to our residential independent living options.

Winchester Gardens offers a variety of engaging activities and programs designed to enrich your life and promote a sense of community, including:
 

• Personal training sessions, yoga classes, tai chai, and more at our modern fitness center
• Painting and ceramic classes at our creative workshop
• Onsite beauty salon where you can get pedicures, manicures, and haircuts from professional stylists
• Group outings to explore New York City and other exciting local attractions
• Happy hours, trivia, card games, movie nights, concerts, and other social events
• Educational programs including lectures and discussion groups that cover a wide range of topics.
• LivWell —our award-winning senior wellness program that caters to the seven dimensions of wellness through high-quality activities

When moving to Winchester Gardens, your senior living costs will include a one-time entrance fee payment and an ongoing monthly service fee. The entrance fee secures your apartment home or cottage and provides priority access to our health care services. The monthly service fee is based on the size of your home and whether there are one or two occupants. It covers most of your living expenses in one payment, making your expenses more predictable.

Not sure how to deal with the cost of senior living? Our experienced sales counselors will work with you to discuss your needs and identify the best plan from a variety of contract options and home sizes to ensure you’ll be financially comfortable. You can also check out our free MoneyGauge™ Calculator to get a better idea of which floor plans you may qualify for.