What Is a Retirement Community? Insider’s Guide to Independent Living
What is a retirement community to you? Many people need assistance with certain aspects of life as they get older, but a retirement community should also be a place where you feel happy, safe, and enjoy a vibrant quality of life.
Menno Haven strives to offer that and much more. As a leading retirement community offering a vibrant place to live with a convenient location, independent living truly can be what you need and want it to be.
What is a Retirement Community and What Does It Look Like at Menno Haven?
Menno Haven Retirement Community provides an independent living lifestyle that offers a safe environment with minimal assistance. You gain the opportunity to engage with new friends, explore new and old hobbies, and enjoy a higher quality of life than you may be able to manage on your own.
This is the retirement you worked hard for: relaxed living, fewer chores to worry about, and more time to build relationships.
Menno Haven’s Services
Menno Haven’s services are robust, offering personal care, memory care, skilled living, and rehabilitation services. We also provide at-home care for those who need additional support, as well as Elderday Adult Day Center, which offers you or your loved one the opportunity to engage in social activities while receiving the necessary care, allowing caregivers to focus on themselves.
Menno Haven’s Housing Options
Menno Haven has several floorplan options to allow you to find the type of living and lifestyle that fits your goals. Those floorplans include spacious cottages for ample privacy, villas, and apartment-style options. Choose from a range of sizes and amenities to fit just about any need.
Lifestyle at Menno Haven
Numerous factors make Menno Haven an exciting place to call home, but it’s the lifestyle that sets this community apart. It’s an inclusive community atmosphere where residents pursue their interests and passions without worrying about cleaning gutters and cutting grass any longer.
Recreational and social activities are important to our residents who want to continue enjoying an active lifestyle. Doing so is easy when you have the following options:
- Art studio (with many types of art to explore)
- Technology bar
- Live entertainment
- Trips and shows
- Woodworking
- Intellectual groups and discussions
- Gardening
- Dining movie nights
There is also a strong wellness program at Menno Park that makes it an exceptional place to live. There are two separate communities and levels of care available:
- Brookview: With nearly 160 acres of land just off I-81, Brookview is located right along the Conococheague Creek. It offers a fantastic pool and fitness center, walking trails, and much more.
- Chambers Pointe: This location, a bit smaller at 40 acres, is closer to the downtown area of the city and centers around Friendship Pond. It offers personal care and supportive services and is home to cottages and apartments.
Benefits of Choosing an Independent Living Community
Consider the benefits of an independent living community:
- Freedom from home maintenance responsibilities, no-snow shoveling, or grass cutting on your to-do list
- Personal support, including laundry, meal delivery, and housekeeping services when you need them
- A strong sense of security and peace of mind knowing help is available
Independent living is different from other levels of care, including assisted living and skilled nursing, because it allows you to maintain the independence you desire with the support you need.
Amenities Offered at Menno Haven
The amenities at Menno Haven are impressive for independent living apartments:
- 5 on-site dining venues to choose from
- 3 fitness centers
- 3 heated indoor pools for year-round enjoyment
- Live entertainment
- Rooms for private events and hosting family
- Sports lounge for the big game
- Creative arts studios
You also have access to essential services, including transportation, pharmacies, banks, shops, and just about anything else you need.
Explore What Menno Haven Has to Offer
Menno Haven is a charming, dynamic independent living community that gives you more of what you want with the amount of support you need. To experience this vibrant community firsthand, schedule a visit to Menno Haven. The right community can make your retirement fulfilling and enjoyable.