With the number of senior living choices available today, it can be challenging to decide which one is best for you. The following are answers to some frequently asked questions about East Ridge and senior living.
Just a short drive south of Miami, East Ridge is located in the town of Cutler Bay. The community is southeast of the Village of Palmetto Bay with convenient access to the Palmetto Bay Golf Course. Northeast of the community are two notable parks, the Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center and the Charles Deering Estate Historic Site. The Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center offers nature hikes, bird watching, canoeing and fishing. Further north, along the shore of Biscayne Bay, is the 450-acre Deering Estate at Cutler, which is known as an environmental, archeological and historical preserve with cultural and educational programs for children and adults.
East Ridge is also just a short drive east of South Miami. Called “The City of Pleasant Living,” South Miami is known for its tree-lined residential areas, parks and a historical downtown complete with restaurants and unique shops. South Miami borders the University of Miami’s main campus and the cities of Coral Gables and Pinecrest.
LifeCare is the most comprehensive living choice for today’s active seniors. It consists of a package of outstanding amenities and services, opportunities for recreation and personal growth and, most importantly, a worry-free future.
In fact, LifeCare provides unmatched peace of mind for a lifetime. As a LifeCare community, East Ridge assures that, as a resident, you will never have to leave the community or move away from friends and familiar surroundings no matter what physical or financial challenges may arise.
One of the greatest advantages of LifeCare is the ability to stay in control of your future by making healthcare decisions in advance. Unlike long-term care insurance, LifeCare not only provides the care you need, it allows you to know where you will receive care (our on-site Health Center) and who will care for you (our friendly, professional staff). By choosing LifeCare, you not only avoid exorbitant costs, you eliminate the worry of burdening loved ones with decisions about your care in the event a health crisis should occur.
Although at first glance a non-LifeCare community may seem like a less expensive option, without LifeCare you could anticipate paying thousands of dollars per month for skilled care. Plus, because Medicare coverage is limited, once your coverage is exhausted at a non- LifeCare community, you would be responsible for paying that fee on your own.
If you required skilled care on a temporary basis and wished to retain your independent apartment, in a non-LifeCare setting you would be double-billed for both the apartment and the skilled care. At East Ridge, you can retain your independent apartment while you are a temporary resident of the Health Center without being “double-billed.” Although there may be some additional costs in the Health Center such as prescriptions, beauty shop visits or extra meals, these items would typically cost extra in any skilled care environment.
Quite simply, East Ridge offers all the comforts of home—without all the worry! While we take care of landscaping, housekeeping, flat laundry and maintenance, you’re free to spend each day as you wish—from enjoying a delicious meal with friends in our restaurant-style dining room (one daily meal is included in your service package) to enjoying water aerobics or a brisk walk. Your spacious, one-story garden apartment or villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dyer—even a screened-in porch.
Just as in your current home, you decide what you do each day, while we provide plenty of interesting choices such as cultural excursions and educational programs. You can also take advantage of a selection of first-class amenities that goes on and on… from a groomed putting green to a heated pool, library, arts and crafts/woodworking studio and much more!
Not all communities allow pets, so it’s important to ask this question. East Ridge welcomes pets and even provides a dedicated dog park for allowing your “best friend” to romp and play outdoors.
With more than 45 years of proven experience, East Ridge has gained unparalleled expertise in senior living. That long-term record of success is enhanced by the reputation of the community’s manager, Life Care Services LLC (LCS). With more than four decades of experience, LCS is the nation’s leading and most progressive force in the senior living industry, currently serving over 23,000 residents daily in more than 80 communities nationwide.
With all its advantages, a community like East Ridge is a popular choice. For the best selection, it’s important to plan ahead. Plus, with the outstanding value East Ridge represents, and its choice of financial plans, there really is no reason to wait for “someday” to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve today!
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