The Ultimate Aging In Place Guide

Living alone gets harder as we age, but with the right community and advanced planning, aging in place can keep you happy, healthy and independent for a long time.

What is aging in place?

Simply put, it’s the ability to live your life free from the hassle and stress of moving into an advanced care facility following an unexpected situation.

How Can I Age In Place?

For older adults, staying in one place for the rest of their lives is the ideal solution, but achieving that goal can present some challenges. Aging in place is best done in a community that offers the support and amenities that prevent the burden of moving into a specialized community at some unforeseen time. To age in place properly, it’s important to start planning for your future as early as possible.

Communities created and operated by ER Senior Management offer all-inclusive living where the services are bountiful and aging in place is easy.

Evergreen Senior Living | Seniors moving
With various floor plans of homes and apartments for Independent Living available, the move in process to a community of care and activity is a breeze.

Our secure neighborhoods feature numerous common areas accessible by community provided transportation. Dining rooms, event spaces and work out facilities are some of the amenities residents can use anytime. Use our concierge service to arrange transportation, order work requests and make requests. Access to nursing, housekeeping service, Memory Care, Respite Care and Assisted Living are available depending on what your community offers.

Our CommunitiesCare ServicesSpecial Feature
Meadow Lake
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Respite Care
Five-acre lake stocked with fish
Wesley Court
  • Assisted Living
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Respite Care
Elegant restaurant-style setting in the Lakeside Dining Room
The Craig
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Respite Care
On-site full-service bank
The Oaks at Bartlett
  • Assisted Living
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Memory Care
Indoor swimming pool

What’s Life Like in An Aging In Place Community?

Meadow Lake is a community in Tyler, TX offering over 15 different accessible layouts that provide comfort for all stages of life. It’s Independent Living with the goal of keeping you independent for as long as possible.

  • Gated community on 92 beautiful acres
  • Community transportation, security staff and emergency services team a button push away
  • Stocked lake full of fish, educational and wellness classes and library
  • Chef prepared meals in multiple dining venues
  • Accessible housing with fully-furnished kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances

Life at Wesley Court in Abilene, TX couldn’t be any easier with our Rehabilitation program for when you need a little help getting back to full strength.

  • Private room for your stay
  • State-of-the-art gym and therapists
  • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy available

Respite Care is also available as a way for those experiencing illness, emergencies and other unexpected situations a chance to relax in furnished apartments. This short-term option includes access to enjoy all of the services available in the community.

What is the Cost of This Process?

While the monthly cost sounds high at first glance, take into consideration all of the benefits that come along with your forever home. Our modern and accessible homes and apartments are move-in ready, and our team of specialists can help you downsize, sell or donate unwanted items from your current home. We can coordinate moving companies to use and assist with packing and unpacking.

Once you’re moved in, there’s little reason to leave the community, unless of course you want to. Take for example at The Craig:

  • 40 stunning acres in Amarillo, TX
  • Full-service bank, beauty salon/barber shop, wellness studio, chef prepared meals
  • Scheduled transportation to medical appointments and shopping
  • Access to licenced nurses and care for all of life’s stages

Deciding to age in place with us is a blessed decision that prevents the unexpected future costs and burden of moving out of your home into a higher care facility. There’s no need to remodel or update your home to adapt to lifestyle changes. We free you from the burden of property taxes, maintenance costs, utilities and other bills that can add up. Living with an ER Senior Management community is a carefree, luxurious and engaging way of life.

What Levels of Care Should I Expect to Receive?

We’re proud to offer so many activities and wellness programs that you’ll hopefully be able to live a very long and independent life, but we understand life is unexpected and needs change.

In addition to familiar amenities, The Oaks at Bartlett in Illinois provides around-the-clock certified nurses and constant check-ins by the medical director to ensure safety, prevention and treatment readily available. Their care includes:

  • Assisted Living
  • Rehabilitation
  • Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing

Many of our communities feature advanced Memory Care programs utilizing modern developments in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

  • Specialized team who understands the needs of each resident
  • Activities that conserve lifestyle habits and promote healthy brain function
  • The same advantages and amenities of the community with preventive safety measures

Learning More About Aging in Place

Aging in place is a gift that you deserve. It’s a way to avoid financial pitfalls and burdens on top of already difficult situations. Finding your forever home is easy with the help of ER Senior Management. With so many options for care and opportunities for activity in one community, we encourage you to take a tour of what we offer or call (325) 437-5800 to discuss options at a community near you.

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