Starting Your Cedarhurst journey
It's never too early to start exploring a Cedarhurst community as an option for your retirement. In fact, the sooner you begin community life, the sooner you can begin reaping the rewards.
The Benefits of Cedarhurst
There’s a lot more to Cedarhurst than perks such as lawn maintenance and on-site dining. Residents in Cedarhurst communities enjoy fitness classes to help them meet their physical wellness goals, opportunities for personal development, and friendly neighbors who are always up for a chat or stroll around campus.
One thing is certain: The opportunities available to you at Cedarhurst make overall wellness easier and more fun. As a Cedarhurst resident, you can find new ways to pursue your passions and live a life among neighbors who become true friends.
When Is the Best Time to Move to a Cedarhurst Community?
It's never too early to move to a Cedarhurst community. In fact, it’s better to choose a community you love long before an unforeseen circumstance forces you to make a decision. The first page of your Cedarhurst story starts here.
Deciding on a Cedarhurst Lifestyle
Cedarhurst offers a variety of lifestyle options that give residents the support and resources they need throughout every stage of their lives.
Types of Lifestyle Options
Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, or some combination of these options. Each lifestyle option comes with its own features to accommodate different needs:
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Independent living offers many amenities and resources for residents who don't need additional support.
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Assisted living features around-the-clock caregivers who offer a helping hand with activities of daily living.
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Memory care is specially designed for those living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
Which Option Is Best?
If you aren't quite sure which lifestyle option is best for you or an aging family member, consider chatting with a physician. You can also find a Cedarhurst community near you to talk more about your particular situation so our experienced team members can guide you in the right direction.
Having the conversation about Senior Living
Whether you're advocating for your own move to Cedarhurst or you think it's the best option for an aging loved one, the subject can be difficult to broach. Here are some tips to help make your conversation easier.
Gather the Facts
When you open the conversation, draw a connection between Cedarhurst and the best possible quality of life. It might take more than one conversation to get everyone on the same page, and that's OK too.
Talk to Other Family Members
Before initiating the conversation, take the time to gather and weigh opinions from other trusted family members or close friends. Depending on the dynamics, bringing up your concerns or asking their opinions may provide new perspectives and help to clarify the decision.
Listen to Understand
Senior living conversations are most productive when everyone commits to listening more than they talk. Listen for any objections, the reason behind them, and any underlying feelings. Be flexible and willing to table the conversation for another time if emotions run too high. You can always come back to it later.
Choosing a Cedarhurst Community
One of the first steps to starting your journey at Cedarhurst is seeing our warm and welcoming communities during a tour.
Your Community Tour
You can learn the most about Cedarhurst by taking a tour and getting the chance to ask all of your questions. During your tour, you'll also get to see the community in action and get a sneak peek into daily life there. Observing team members' interactions with residents, the connection between neighbors, what events are happening, and how the food looks can tell you a lot about the culture at Cedarhurst.
How Do I Know What to Expect?
After your initial tour, ask if you can come back to join us for a meal or an event. This extra visit or two can help you see what life is like at a Cedarhurst community and what you can expect.
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Moving to a Cedarhurst
Community
You've found a Cedarhurst community you love. Now it's time to focus on moving day. You're just a few steps away from your new lifestyle!
Before the Move
You don’t have to handle packing, organizing, and rightsizing all on your own. Recruit a few friends or family members to help out, or consider hiring a professional who is experienced with senior moves.
Be sure to stay in touch with the community’s management team. This way, you can coordinate moving day logistics and receive recommendations for moving companies or other professionals who can help with the transition.
On Moving Day
Moving day is always busy. However, when you move to a Cedarhurst community, you can rest assured that there’s an entire experienced team ready to make the process as easy as possible. You can choose to supervise, or you might prefer to begin life in your new home right away by attending an event, grabbing a meal with family members, or exploring campus while others handle the moving details for you.
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Financial Planning and Other Considerations
One last thing to consider is how Cedarhurst fits into your financial plans. Many adults are pleasantly surprised to realize how affordable it can be.
Compare the Costs
Cedarhurst communities bill a monthly fee that covers rent, utilities, access to amenities such as the community's swimming pool or fitness center, campus events and activities, and a flexible dining plan.
Compare this monthly fee to how much you’re currently spending while living at home. Write down your monthly expenses, from your mortgage payment and your landscaping costs to your grocery bills and gym membership. Then, compare that amount to the community fee that already includes all of those expenses. You can use our TRUEcost calculator to compare the costs of staying in your home with assistance versus living in a Cedarhurst community.
Consult with Experts
Make an appointment with your financial advisor and other professionals who can provide guidance about ways to offset costs, such as veterans' benefits or insurance.
Get an Idea of What Senior Living Will Cost and What Factors into Pricing
Living a Life That's Anything But Ordinary
You'll notice the difference when you walk through the doors of a Cedarhurst community. Watch the video to see how experience counts at Cedarhurst.
Our Extraordinary Staff
Not only are we here to help you along your senior living journey, but our team members are also committed to serving adults beyond our residents throughout the cities and towns we love.
We have decades of experience working with seniors and their family members, and we've learned that listening allows us to understand the challenges they face so we can create innovative solutions. Pair to Prepare™ and Cedarhurst Promise™ are just two programs that we created after carefully listening to those we serve.
What Other Resources Are Available?
We encourage you to browse our resource library, which is full of blog posts and guides written by our experts, or reach out to us with more specific inquiries. We're here to help whenever and wherever you need it.
How Does Independent Living Differ from Assisted Living?
Independent living and assisted living are similar in quite a few ways. They offer similar amenities and resources, and both emphasize wellness and social opportunities.
The main difference comes in the level of assistance or care. Independent living residents live independently, as they would at home, without caregivers to assist with care tasks but with professionals nearby to help in case of an emergency.
In assisted living, residents can receive assistance for activities of daily living, such as bathing or dressing, from caregivers who are available around the clock.
Can I Bring My Pet?
Yes! In most cases, Cedarhurst communities are pet-friendly. We know it wouldn't be home without a pet, and we strive to make our residents and their companions feel welcome.
Can I Bring My Own Furniture?
Absolutely! Your senior living home should reflect your personal style and preferences. Residents bring their own furniture, artwork, and decorations to make their independent living, assisted living, or memory care apartment home.
How Much Does Cedarhurst Cost?
Fees vary from city to city and state to state, but each community offers starting-rate pricing. Like real estate, you might find monthly fees are different in different parts of the country. Costs can also vary based on services provided, amenities available, floor plan selection, and level of care needed. To get a better idea of the costs, try out our TRUEcost Calculator.
Can My Family and Friends Visit?
Yes! At Cedarhurst communities, we welcome family members and friends into our extended family. Your visitors can come by anytime, and they can also attend any family events in the community throughout the month.
When a new Cedarhurst resident moves in, our Pair to Prepare™ program invites one family member to stay for up to five days to help them get settled into their new home.
How Can I Schedule a Tour?
Tours are an important part of your senior living decision process. At Cedarhurst communities, you can request a personalized tour at any time! Contact a community near you to get your visit on the calendar.
