Even though you’re retired, your home still has years of hard work ahead of it, and it’s up to you to keep things running smoothly. That means preparing for emergency repairs, scheduling routine maintenance, replacing broken appliances, spending free time cleaning a large space … and the list goes on.
Senior apartments are designed for older adults who want to keep an active lifestyle, but don’t want the responsibilities of maintaining a home to impede their retirement goals — and they could be the ticket to send your long to-do list packing.
Read these 6 reasons you should leave homeownership behind and live your best life in a senior living apartment at Friendship Village.
- Enjoy maintenance-free living and find more time for the things you love
Instead of mowing the lawn, cleaning the gutters or shelling out big bucks for an emergency repair, enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in a place where the hassles of owning a home disappear. At Friendship Village Chesterfield and Friendship Village Sunset Hills, our communities feature maintenance-free residences that give you plenty of time to pursue your passions and put up your feet.
Each residence in our Sunset Hills and Chesterfield communities includes:
- All utilities
- All residential maintenance, inside and out
- Cable TV
- Local and long-distance telephone service
- Wireless internet service
- Make tidying up your home a breeze
Moving into a smaller space means you can tidy up in an instant, and you won’t be spending long hours laboring over household chores. Instead, everything is close by, which makes tasks from putting away dishes to dusting your entertainment center a lot easier.
Friendship Village makes cleaning your apartment even more of a breeze with these services and amenities:
- A variety of floor plans with ample storage
- Biweekly housekeeping and weekly flat linen services
- Dedicated areas to pursue your hobbies so you don’t have to keep supplies in your home
- Outdoor entertaining spaces for private parties and special events
- Explore vibrant social scene and build meaningful connections
You may move to a smaller space, but you’re gaining more opportunities for a vibrant lifestyle. Friendship Village provides a full calendar of activities for residents to get to know each other and build meaningful connections. Plus, with maintenance-free living and an apartment that’s easy to keep tidy, you’ll have plenty of time to do them all.
These are a few ways neighbors turn into fast friends at Friendship Village:
- Live performances
- Holiday celebrations and themed events
- Group fitness classes
- Dance classes
- Watercolor and acrylic painting classes
- Book club and other resident-led clubs
- Community choir
- Worship services and spiritual activities
- Game nights
- Feel more confident in an atmosphere designed for your needs
Senior living communities are all about providing an active retirement lifestyle that maintains your independence and keeps you healthy. Inside your residence, and throughout the community, you’ll find safety features chosen with your lifestyle in mind.
The senior apartments in St. Louis at Friendship Village have safety measures that include:
- 24/7 security
- 24-hour emergency assistance systems
- Accessible floor plans
- Apartments with nonslip surfaces
- Walk-in showers and grab bars in the bathroom
- Optional daily check program
- Cook at home or dine out — the choice is up to you for every meal
Whether you’re a foodie who gets creative in the kitchen, one who likes to try new culinary creations, or both, there are abundant ways to delight your palate in a senior living community At Friendship Village, Independent Living floor plans feature full kitchens and modern appliances so you can pursue your passion for cooking and baking.
When you’d rather leave the work to someone else, our communities provide:
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Multiple dining venues with a variety of atmospheres to suit your mood
- Gourmet menus prepared by award-winning chefs
- Modern cuisine and classic comfort food made with fresh ingredients
- Incredible hospitality and meals served by a long-tenured staff
- Discover thoughtful services and amenities that enrich your lifestyle
If there’s anything a senior living community can provide that a residential home can’t, its top-notch services and amenities that are steps from your front door. From lifelong learning classes to concierge services, there’s always something to do or a service to make life more convenient.
Here a few more services and amenities residents enjoy at our Friendship Village communities:
- Fitness centers
- Heated indoor swimming pools
- Business centers
- Beauty salons
- Creative arts studios
- Woodworking shops
- Libraries
- Chaplain, with regular nondenominational worship services
- Scheduled transportation and shuttles
The Right Time to Move into Senior Living at Friendship Village Is Right Now
Whether you choose a cozy studio, charming one-bedroom apartment or a floor plan with more space, you’ll thrive in a community with wonderful people, a vibrant lifestyle, and exceptional services and amenities. You’ll wish you had moved sooner! Contact Friendship Village St. Louis online to learn more about our senior living community in Chesterfield and our senior living community in Sunset Hills.