What to Expect in an Independent Living Community

Whether you’ve decided to move into a specific Independent Living community or are still pondering and narrowing down your Independent Living options—you want to know this change is right for you.

Especially if you’ve been living in your own home, Independent Living represents a major lifestyle change.

Change can be wonderful and exciting, but it can also feel daunting. Even when you’ve chosen to make this move, you may have lingering questions about what to expect from Independent Living.

They say, “a goal without a plan is just a wish.” But you’ve put your plans into motion and made your dreams a reality. Instead of waiting and wishing, you’re proactively seizing the lifestyle of freedom you crave​.

At MorseLife, we​ aim to help you make​​ ​decisions with confidence and clarity. This allows you to move forward, knowing you’re choosing a dynamic new life that fits who you are now and helps you achieve your retirement goals.

We created this article to share our insider knowledge about Independent Living, so you’ll know what to expect from the ​ ​ community you choose.

Whether that’s a MorseLife Independent Living community or not, you deserve to have all the information to make the best ​​choice for you.

The first thing you want to know when choosing an Independent Living community is what your living situation will be like. Your home is where you spend a good deal of time, and you want to be sure it meets your needs.

When it comes to accommodations, Independent Living communities vary in their options.

Most offer a range of apartments in various layouts, floor plans, and styles. Independent Living apartments are typically private and can be shared with your spouse if you’ll be moving ​ ​as a couple.

Some Independent Living communities also offer additional housing options. These may include standalone houses, villas, and townhomes.

​​Many ​​ ​seniors ​ ​prefer apartment living​ ​ because it affords them the easiest, most convenient access to the amenities and services their community offers.

Independent Living apartments usually come in a variety of options, which may include studios, one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

Square footage will vary, but most Independent Living communities are forthright with sharing this information to help you plan and select the ideal layout for your ​ ​needs.

At MorseLife, you’ll find our Independent Living floor plans and layouts right on our website.

• The Levin Palace features multiple floor plan options, all offering an open concept layout for ease and flow. Here, you’ll find an array of luxurious and spacious one- and two-bedroom designer apartments, each with gracious living rooms, high ceilings, contemporary kitchens, large windows, and private balconies.

Once you’ve selected the ideal Independent Living accommodations to suit your needs, it’s time to learn what unique services and amenities your chosen community provides.

Your Independent Living home may be where your heart is, but the services and amenities offered by your ​ ​community are what make your life ​full of possibility​​.

After all—most choose their Independent Living community based on the array of services and amenities they offer. This is where the lifestyle of senior living really ​shines​​.

​​​As you explore your options, start by making a list of the features and amenities that matter most to you. This will help you find a community that truly fits your lifestyle and needs.​​ ​​​​​​​ ​

Lists can help ​you ​organize your thoughts, ask the right questions, and know if an Independent Living community is the right one for you.

For example:

• If you need your daily swim in the morning to feel your best, be sure to add pool access to your list.
• If you’ll be moving with a furry friend, ensure your community is pet friendly.
• If food is your love language, you’ll want to research dining options (both in your Independent Living community and within the larger community)

What matters to you matters when it comes to Independent Living. You want to select a​ ​ community that will nurture and support the lifestyle you want to live.

You’ve worked hard to get to this point in life. And you deserve to enjoy it!

If there are unique and specific things you’d like to see ​in your​​ ​ Independent Living community of choice, be sure to make this a primary consideration in your search. It will help you narrow your options to those that truly suit your goals and needs.

When making your list, it’s also wise to structure it to account for services and amenities that are essential for you, as well as those which are bonuses.

We all have things that are non-negotiable, and others that are icing on the cake. Getting clear on which are which will also help you plan for and narrow down your Independent Living community search.

But what services and amenities can you expect from an Independent Living community?

While there is a lot of variety, you can generally expect an Independent Living community to offer some of the following services and amenities to residents:

• A safe and secure campus
• Activities and events
• Transportation services
• Light housekeeping services
• Access to dining services
• Fitness center or classes
• Beauty and barber shop

In addition to these baseline offerings, many Independent Living communities deliver an impressive array of ​additional​​ ​ services and amenities to their residents.

At MorseLife, we go above and beyond the traditional Independent Living offerings to provide our valued ​residents​​ ​ with an Independent Living experience like no other.

Independent Living residents at our Levin Palace community can expect:

• Delicious, gourmet kosher and non-kosher dining
• Community concierge and valet parking
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools
• Pickleball and shuffleboard courts
• Putting green
• An array of game rooms
• A chic cocktail lounge
• State-of-the-at fitness center
• Spa and wellness center
• Art studio
• Dog park
• Movie theater
• An array of world-class entertainment offerings
• A calendar of 350+ events and activities every month
• And much more!

When you call the Levin Palace home, you’ll get all of this and more in a resort-like community, full of stunning fresh floral arrangements and a lovingly curated art collection to delight the senses.

​​When you choose Independent Living at at The Levin Palace​​, you’ll be treated to a lifestyle of unmatched luxury and unparalleled amenities.

Our Independent Living residents also love exploring our larger community of beautiful West Palm Beach.

Our sprawling 50-acre campus feels serenely tucked away from it all but is convenient to all the excitement and opportunities West Palm Beach has to offer.

From world-class shopping and dining to outstanding cultural and entertainment events—this exceptional locale has so much to offer seniors who are ready to experience the life of freedom and fun they deserve in retirement.

When you’re ready to step into a senior lifestyle that delivers everything you want without compromise, luxury Independent Living from MorseLife is here to offer you all you’re seeking and more.

Contact us anytime for personalized support and guidance with all your senior living needs.