Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club

Assisted living communities cater to seniors who are physically or cognitively unable to live on their own. In independent living communities, most adults live alone or as couples, without the need for personal care support or skilled nursing. However, support is available, if needed. The design of an assisted living community is to provide long-term care for an individual who may require support with everyday activities but does not need the level of skilled care that is provided within a nursing home. In comparison, an independent living community is established for an individual who requires little or no assistance in performing their daily routine.

In general, the monthly cost of independent living can range from $1,500 to $10,000 a month. Compared to the costs of home-ownership – which include insurance, taxes, property maintenance, and improvements, utilities, groceries, and possibly housekeeping – an independent living community may be more affordable than you think. Plus, you won’t have to worry about added costs associated with safety and security modifications, and you’ll often have access to convenient entertainment and transportation options you didn’t before. Contact an Embark community near you to get a better idea of the potential costs for you or your loved ones.

Medicare or Medicaid do not cover independent living. Costs are paid by individual residents, but some may find assistance with long-term care insurance or veterans benefits. Many residents pay for independent living by selling or renting out their homes, maximizing their Social Security benefits and/or cashing out investments.

In Embark communities, resident amenities include indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and fitness centers; entertainment and social programs; beautiful outdoor spaces with walking paths and gardens; restaurant-style dining for every meal; and scheduled transportation. Additionally, many communities come complete with a full kitchen, including a stove and dishwasher, as well as washer and dryer units, allowing residents to remain independent. Certain Embark communities have additional amenities unique to their communities, such as heated swimming pools, on-site beauty/barber shops or post offices.

Embark residents enjoy arts and crafts, wine tastings, live musical entertainment, casino trips, visits to local attractions and events, tours, shopping and dining outings, fishing and boating, picnics and other outdoor activities, and more. Our social, creative, entertainment and wellness activities keep residents’ minds and bodies active, promote social engagement and friendship, and give residents opportunities to enjoy favorite activities and discover new passions. There are also off-campus activities, such as organized trips to the zoo or park. We have a monthly calendar of events with hundreds of options so residents can choose an activity that best fits their interests.

Our communities offer scheduled transportation seven days a week to take residents to doctor appointments, grocery stores, local malls and church services on Sundays.

We offer a restaurant-quality menu with a variety of choices daily. We provide three meals a day, and room service is available upon request. Three different entrees are offered at dinner and two at lunch. Plus, there’s an always-available menu for each meal. Residents can expect exceptional dining because our team works hard to meet the residents’ needs and wants. At monthly resident meetings, we ask for input regarding meal preferences.

Our communities have security guards 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to someone always being on-site, we also maintain staffed concierge desks, secured-entry keypads for doors after hours and cameras at all entrances. We hold regular emergency drills, and there are smoke detectors and sprinkler systems throughout the community. Each night, we perform a security check at dinnertime. If a resident does not show up for dinner, we check their apartment to ensure they are safe and well.

Yes. Our independent living communities welcome dogs and cats, and we have secured outdoor areas where residents can walk and play with their pets. Check with your individual Embark community to see if they have any breed restrictions or specific rules regarding keeping a pet in your apartment. Your pet’s vaccines and veterinary records should be up to date for the safety of your fellow residents and their pets, as well as staff and visitors.

Depends on which size apt and what their current rate and incentives are.