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Discovering Elegance: Touring High-End Senior Living Communities

Senior living communities are boldly stepping into the spotlight, leaving you with a choice of options that cater to diverse lifestyles. Luxurious senior living communities, in particular, redefine retirement, offering resort-like services and amenities, alongside customized experiences for older adults who truly value their independence and crave new and exciting opportunities.

Let’s take a closer look at what defines high-end senior living communities.

Distinctive Design and Architecture

Luxury senior living communities draw inspiration from their local aesthetics, creating social settings designed to stimulate conversation and provide unparalleled comfort. Picture natural lighting and interesting optical textures versus fluorescent lighting and dull colors. Directly outside of the campus, you’ll discover expertly manicured lawns and settings that encourage activity.

Explore the Community Grounds

A senior living tour should go beyond what is indoors. Tour the campus grounds and pay attention to how well everything seems to be maintained. Weather permitting, how are residents using these outdoor spaces? Are there walking paths and gardens?

Exclusive Amenities

Resort-style amenities found at luxury senior living communities help you indulge in a lifestyle tailored to you. Fabulous dining options, modern fitness centers, and on-site spa services are all examples of what you might expect to find on your tour. Avid golfers should also inquire about a community’s relationship with the local golf course.

Express Your Creativity

If you’re someone who enjoys the arts, then you’ll be delighted to learn that many high-end senior living communities offer amenities that cater to your creative needs. From art studios and piano lounges to performing arts centers, you’ll find boundless inspiration.

Personalized Services

Concierge services extend beyond the hospitality industry. High-end senior living communities support your independence by maximizing every moment. From managing your schedule to joining you for social activities, a dedicated concierge can be there to help. Explore personalized services including appointment scheduling and transportation assistance.

Ask About Custom Service Options

The best senior living communities will work with you to develop customized plans for wellness, fitness, and more. When you are discussing personalized services, inquire about the flexibility and extent of customization available to align with your individual preferences.

Social & Cultural Engagements

Filling your calendar with social and cultural engagements is easy in today’s high-end senior living communities. From delicious dining experiences to original cultural programs, special performances, and social events, you’ll find so many different ways to enjoy each day. Some luxury senior living communities are also located near culturally-rich cities, adding to the available experiences.

Check the Event Calendar

It’s likely the senior living community you are looking to tour has an upcoming event you might be able to join. You could also seek out entertainment options in the closest city to see how easy it is to commute. Especially if you don’t want to be restricted to only on-site entertainment.

Discover True Elegance at Friendship Village

At Friendship Village of South Hills, a luxurious senior living community in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), we strive to provide the best experiences possible for residents. From exceptional living accommodations to upscale dining experiences and high-end services and amenities, we think you’ll find a lot to love about our community. We invite you to schedule a tour so you can fully experience what our version of elegance in senior living looks like.

Contact us or complete the form below to learn more about life at Friendship Village of South Hills.

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