A Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is a full-service retirement community that offers the privacy of your own residence, a full calendar of social activities, convenient services and amenities, and the freedom to live to your potential. A special benefit is having access to high-quality health services, which can include rehabilitation, home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care and more.

Life Plan Communities are designed for seniors of various ages, offering a unique mix of housing, social opportunity, and health care. Residents live independently in private apartments or freestanding homes while benefitting from convenient services and amenities such as housekeeping, transportation, chef-prepared dining, wellness programs, fitness centers, and more. They also have access to multiple levels of care should their health needs change in the future.

Active adult communities are designed for adults aged 55 and over, offering an independent lifestyle with opportunities for social connection and wellness. Residents live in single-family homes or condominiums with access to a variety of amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, and more. While the community handles general maintenance like lawn care and snow removal, residents are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their own homes and driveways. Because active adult communities are geared towards independent seniors, they usually do not provide on-site health care services.

The difference between independent living and assisted living is the amount of daily support needed by the individual. Independent living is designed for seniors who don’t require daily assistance but enjoy the services, amenities, and social opportunities available at a senior living community. Assisted living, on the other hand, is designed for seniors who require some assistance with activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, or medication management) while still promoting an independent lifestyle.

Independent living at Meadow Lakes is a lifestyle built around freedom, beauty, and growth. Residents enjoy their own apartment or villa, plus concierge service, wellness programming, gourmet dining, and community events, all without the responsibilities of traditional homeownership.

Meadow Lakes offers a variety of engaging activities and programs designed to enrich your life and promote a sense of community. This includes:

• Specialized fitness classes at our state-of-the-art fitness center
• Aqua aerobics classes in our heated indoor pool
• Painting, sketching, and crafting at our fully-equipped art studio
• Indoor and outdoor croquet courts for year-round pickup games
• Daily strolls and guided tours through our community’s accredited arboretum
• Group outings at the nearby Peddie Golf Club
• Live performances and guest speakers at our beautiful performance hall
• A well-stocked community library with everything you need for a good read
• LivWell — our award-winning senior wellness program that caters to the seven dimensions of wellness through high-quality activities

Yes, Meadow Lakes is a pet-friendly senior living community! Please contact our team for more information and to ensure that your pet meets community guidelines.

The cost of independent living at Meadow Lakes varies by individual based on apartment size, location, and contract type. However, all residents pay a one-time entrance fee and an ongoing monthly service fee. The entrance fee secures your apartment home or cottage and provides priority access to our health care services. The monthly service fee is based on the size of your home and whether there are one or two occupants. It covers most of your living expenses in one payment, making your expenses more predictable.