Senior Living 101: What is LifeCare®?
Senior living provides older adults with social opportunities, amenities and services, and health care, but not all communities are the same. In a Life Plan Community, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, residents have everything they need to age well and in place should their health needs change.
“As a Life Plan Community offering a LifeCare® contract, we provide higher levels of care to residents if and when they need it,” said Beth Houk, Director of Marketing at The Heritage at Brentwood®. “We can answer questions like what is LifeCare®, what health care services does our community provide, and what amenities are available at our community.”
LifeCare® is a contract option offered by some Life Plan Communities and is also known as a Type A contract. A LifeCare® contract covers your senior living residence, use of amenities and services, and health care services for a predictable cost, no matter how your health needs change.
A LifeCare® contract requires an upfront entrance fee and subsequent monthly fees. You’ll have access to the community’s continuum of care should your health care needs change without worrying about your monthly fee increasing or paying market price for your health care services.
“Our residents move into independent living with peace of mind that they can get the short-term and long-term care they need here. With their health care future covered, they can focus on living an engaging and social life in our vibrant community,” said Beth.
Health Services of LifeCare®
You may wonder what a continuum of care includes and how it can benefit your health. When you have a LifeCare® contract, your access to the community’s continuum of care will not only meet your current needs, but it will also allow you to live the highest-quality life possible without worrying about care should your health needs change.
You have the benefit of taking a comprehensive, proactive approach to your health and well-being that encompasses your physical, emotional and social health.
Health care services through LifeCare® include:
You may wonder what a continuum of care includes and how it can benefit your health. When you have a LifeCare® contract, your access to the community’s continuum of care will not only meet your current needs, but it will also allow you to live the highest-quality life possible without worrying about care should your health needs change.
You have the benefit of taking a comprehensive, proactive approach to your health and well-being that encompasses your physical, emotional and social health.
Health care services through LifeCare® include:
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
- Rehabilitation
“When you become a resident of our community, our Health Care Navigator will work with you to create a plan that promotes your autonomy,” said Beth. “They will help you connect with fitness team members and nutritionists, schedule medical appointments and transportation, and do this all while assisting with insurance coverage and keeping your family informed of your health. If you need to transition to a higher level of care, they’ll be right at your side.”.
Amenities of a LifeCare® Community
The lifestyle available at a LifeCare® community will keep your days filled with exciting activities where you will always have something to look forward to.
“The amenities and services offered at The Heritage promote a dynamic, worry-free lifestyle, where residents always have something interesting to look forward to, whether that’s robust programming, delicious dining, or enjoying everything the gorgeous campus has to offer,” said Beth.
As a resident of the only senior living community in Williamson County offering LifeCare®, you can enjoy amenities and services like:
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Indoor heated pool
- Social, recreational, cultural and educational programs
- Walking and biking paths on a 48-acre campus
- Appliance and lawn maintenance
- Weekly housekeeping
- Casual and fine dining options
- Greenhouse
- Market
- 300-seat auditorium
- Game room
- Gardening areas
- Over 90 resident-driven activities and affinity groups
With so much to do and explore, you’ll love leading a fulfilling life at The Heritage.
Experience the Benefits of LifeCare® at The Heritage
Does the security of LifeCare® sound like the right senior living choice for you? We invite you to come for a personalized tour to see what life is like at The Heritage at Brentwood®.
Check out all the upcoming events at our community, and plan a time to get your questions answered, learn more about us, and meet some of the people who call The Heritage their home.
To learn more about our Type A LifeCare contract, download our Type A fulfillment guide so you can see the frequently asked questions and benefits of having LifeCare®.
Call us at 615-729-4662 to find out more about LifeCare® and the lifestyle at The Heritage at Brentwood® today!
