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Lifestyle Transitions: Retiring to the Good Life
Special Advertising Section: Retirement residences across the region
by Camille Heidebrecht
Resort-style living and age-restricted communities can be a perfect retirement move. Offering varied amenities, these planned communities are typically situated on beautiful grounds and encourage active, carefree living with fitness programs, social clubs, restaurants, and a wealth of life-enriching activities.
The New England region is home to an array of accommodating and picturesque communities to suit your needs and preferences. Read on to discover more about select properties across New England that are ready to welcome you home!
New Hampshire
Hunt Community is a full-service, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community celebrating more than a century of service. Hunt community strives to create an atmosphere of comfort and security by providing a full continuum of care.
Located in historic downtown Nashua, on 16 acres with independent apartments, assisted-living and nursing care, the Hunt Community is less than an hour from Boston-and the serenity of the ocean or mountains. Amenities include one meal per day in the dining room or café, indoor and outdoor maintenance, housekeeping, and transportation. Common areas consist of a fitness center, two libraries, a beauty salon, and billiard's room.
Visit www.huntcommunity.org or call toll free, 1-888-258-4868.
Connecticut
Nestled on 22 acres in Southbury, Pomperaug Woods presents a refreshing outlook to retirement life. This adult community (for those 62-plus) represents the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.
From flexible dining options to the many cultural events, everything at Pomperaug Woods is designed to make life pleasant. The area is noted for its golf courses, restaurants, museums, and historic homes. Plus, New Haven, Boston, and New York City are all within easy reach.
As a lifecare retirement community, Pomperaug Woods gives priority access to higher levels of health care for its residents with one predictable monthly fee. When needed, the onsite Medicare-certified health center provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and respite care.
Visit www.pomperaugwoods.com or call 866-817-8935
Maine
Built in Scarborough in 2001, Piper Shores is Maine's only nonprofit, lifecare retirement community.
Situated on 138 acres with 80 feet of ocean frontage, Piper Shores is comprised of independent-living apartments and cottages.
Piper Shores is equipped with many of the amenities retirees are looking for such as beautiful gardens, a fitness center, an indoor pool, a clinic, a library, and a woodworking shop. Piper Shores also supplies transportation to supermarkets, appointments, and events.
Plus, the community is just minutes away from the cultural mecca of Portland, which was recently named one of the Top 10 Places to Retire by U.S. News & World Report (October 2008.)
Residents benefit from lifecare, which guarantees priority access to assisted living and nursing care onsite with a predictable monthly payment. In addition, the entrance fee is 90% refundable.
Visit www.pipershores.org or call 888-333-8711.
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