A Guide to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Cottage

If you’ve recently decided that it’s time to downsize and begin your golden years of retirement, then it’s important to seek out a home that you can thrive in for many years to come. While many senior living communities offer apartment-style housing, senior independent cottages provide a smoother transition to retirement without sacrificing the cozy, familiar feel of home.

Are you curious about how independent living cottages work? This short guide will help you learn what they are, how they differ from other senior living options, and why they’re an excellent choice for those looking to maintain their lives with independence. 

How Cottages Differ From Other Living Options

In retirement communities, senior cottages combine the best of both worlds. They’re spacious homes that provide a great start for your retirement but are downsized enough to keep maintenance easy for you. These small, single-family houses are a unique alternative, as they are able to provide the maximum amount of space needed while still feeling like a cozy, welcoming home. 

Senior living cottages are often situated in independent living communities. Because they’re perfectly placed right in the heart of these communities, residents can easily gain access to a whole range of amenities, and take advantage of what these communities have to offer, all while living in a beautiful, spacious place to belong. 

Why Cottages Are The Perfect Choice For Independent Living 

Beyond these differences, independent living cottages provide a great alternative for those looking to experience a home that caters to an independent lifestyle, as they’re often designed with excellent safety features, provide convenient access to all sorts of amenities, and give you that rustic home feel you’ve always wanted. More than that, they host a wide range of benefits that mesh perfectly with independent living, including: 

Regular Housekeeping and Maintenance 

When you join an independent living community, all of your housekeeping chores and maintenance repairs are handled by a caring team of staff members. Your cottage will be cleaned regularly, and any repairs needed will be handled swiftly. When living in a beautiful cottage, you can enjoy your years in comfort without chores taking up your time. 

Socialize with New Friendships

Through independent living, you can enjoy all the benefits of socializing with others and making new friends. You can make life-long friendships with people who understand your stage in life and begin something new. During your time at your cottage, you can host parties and friendly gatherings and make the transition to senior living easier than ever. 

Comfortable, Safe Cottage Layouts 

Independent senior living cottages are often designed with safe home layouts, many of which include safety features such as wheelchair accessibility, emergency call systems, pull cords, and safety rails. All of these features are designed to keep you safe in your own home. Most of all, cottages provide ample amounts of space to give you complete control over their look. You can design it with all of your cherished decorations and make the space truly feel like home. 

Chef-Prepared Meals Daily 

Alongside beautiful homes and social activities, many independent living communities also provide their residents with delicious dining options. During your time in these communities, if you don’t feel like cooking for whatever reason, these communities have teams of culinary chefs who prepare community meal plans with their residents in mind. The meals are delicious, healthy, and made with fresh ingredients. You can join a communal dining area or take your meal home with you, as the options are all up to you. 

Engaging Social Activities and Events

These communities offer plenty of activities to take part in, such as game rooms, library events, and shared communal spaces for celebrations. During your time in your new community, staff members all work behind the scenes to plan monthly events that make room for all kinds of fun. Beyond the community itself, many independent living communities offer transportation services, so you can go out and explore your local city to your heart’s content. 

Start Fresh And Find Your Dream Cottage at Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen!

At Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen, you can combine the rustic beauty of a cottage home with all the benefits of independent living right at your fingertips. Located in Orchard Park, New York, you’ll live in an area surrounded by beautiful natural state parks, active golf clubs, bowling alleys, and sports stadiums, so you can always stay engaged. Our community boasts a wealth of amenities to keep you happy and active in your new home, and we’re excited to meet you.

If you wish to learn about our wonderful community, then schedule a tour with Elison Independent Living of Orchard Glen today!