When your loved ones are planning to move into a senior living community, they should be looking for one that is able to provide a well-rounded and holistic lifestyle. Medical professionals and on-site nursing care should also be present, but other lifestyle amenities are crucial in ensuring that your loved ones can keep themselves active and engaged in the community.

This may be the first time your loved ones are moving away from home and entering a new phase in their life, which can be extremely intimidating. Quality amenities can make your loved ones feel more comfortable, make the adjustment easier, and provide a higher quality of life. Below are some amenities in senior living communities you should look out for.

Common Independent Living Community Amenities

In an independent living community, your loved ones get to be more independent and move around freely. Though of course, they will be pampered with the community’s amenities and receive medical attention from the community’s team of professionals and caregivers. These are the common amenities that an independent living community should feature:

Professional team on-site 24 hours per day
On-site dining options
Calendar of activities and events
Multifunctional entertainment areas
Well-equipped living and common areas
Beauty salon and barbershop
Trips and outings
Parties and holiday celebrations
Landscaped grounds
Pet-friendly community
Large, open floor plans
Walk-in closets
Walk-in showers with grab bars

Personal Care Amenities

If your loved ones opt for personal care, that means that they require assistance and supervision for daily tasks. As such, here are the amenities that you should look out for:

Whole-day nursing
On-site medical and therapy assistance
Emergency call system
Showering, bathing, and personal grooming
Dressing and clothing help
Assistance with dining
Personal laundry help
Ambulation transfer

Respite Care Amenities

Respite care means short-term stays in a senior living community. These stays might happen because caregivers have to go away for a short period or are not able to care for their loved ones. Some of our loved ones may prefer respite care if they are recovering from surgery or other treatments. Here at Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg, some amenities we provide for respite care are:

Safe, secure, and controlled environment
Fully-equipped sleeping accommodations
Three meals a day, with snacks and beverages provided
Professional team available 24 hours a day
Administration of medicines
Help with grooming, dressing, bathing, and continence when needed
Optional rehab services
Activities seven days a week to engage your loved ones

Other Senior Living Amenities

In a senior living community, your loved ones should be engaged in the community and widen their social circle. This is why communities need to host activities and events to provide opportunities for residents to get together and mingle. In addition, a community should serve all other needs, from grooming and fitness to security. Below are other amenities you should look out for in a senior living community: