care continuum in retirement communities

4 Benefits of Retirement Communities with a Care Continuum

As our needs evolve, choosing a retirement community that offers a comprehensive care continuum helps to ensure a worry-free future and seamless transitions in care. Join us as we explore the advantages of a care continuum in retirement communities and discover how OceanView can be your answer for a fulfilling, active retirement.

What Is a Retirement Community Care Continuum?

A care continuum refers to a range of health care services that support individuals at every stage of their aging journey. It’s a proactive approach that ensures residents receive the appropriate level of care as their needs change over time. At OceanView, the care continuum encompasses everything from independent living to assisted living, memory care, and long-term care, all within one community. This seamless transition between care levels eliminates the stress and uncertainty of finding new accommodations as needs evolve.

Advantages of a Care Continuum in Active Retirement Communities

1. Peace of Mind

One of the most significant advantages of a care continuum in active retirement communities is the peace of mind it offers to residents and their families. Knowing that appropriate care is readily available when and if needed alleviates worries about future healthcare needs. OceanView’s continuum of care gives residents and their families the assurance that their evolving needs will always be met, providing a sense of security and peace.

For your loved ones, this continuity is equally reassuring. Knowing that you’re in a community that can meet your needs as you age alleviates the stress and anxiety that often comes with caregiving. It allows your family to focus on spending quality time with you, rather than worrying about your care arrangements.

2. Seamless Transitions

Moving to a new community or facility can be a challenging transition, both emotionally and logistically. With a care continuum, residents can seamlessly transition to higher levels of care within the same community, should the need arise. This eliminates the stress of uprooting, helps maintain established relationships, and allows residents to remain connected with the community they have grown to love.

3. Individualized Care

A care continuum in an active retirement community ensures that residents receive personalized care tailored to their specific needs. Whether it’s assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, or specialized memory care, OceanView’s dedicated and compassionate staff create individualized care plans to meet each resident’s unique requirements. This personalized approach ensures that every resident receives the support they need to thrive and maintain their independence.

4. Not Pre-Paying for Unnecessary Care

A key benefit of a retirement community with a care continuum is that you only pay for the care you need, precisely when you need it. Unlike in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Care community, where residents often have to pre-pay more for potential future care that they may never require, a care continuum model offers a more flexible and cost-effective approach. This model allows you to enjoy independent living without the financial burden of pre-paying for extensive care services, while still providing access to various levels of care as your needs evolve. 

OceanView at Falmouth

As you plan for your retirement, consider the advantages of a care continuum within an active retirement community. 

At OceanView, we offer a care continuum that extends our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. From our vibrant independent living options to assisted living and memory care services, our community is designed to cater to the individual needs and preferences of each resident. Enjoy your retirement with confidence, knowing that your health and well-being are in capable hands. Contact us today to learn more!

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Maintaining autonomy and independence is a crucial consideration for many when planning for retirement. That’s why active retirement communities like OceanView at Falmouth are designed with one primary goal in mind: to empower residents to live their best, most independent lives.

Join us as we explore some helpful strategies for maintaining independence in retirement, and how living in an active retirement community like OceanView can support independence for the future. Whether you’re planning for the future or considering options for a loved one, our insights and advice will help you navigate this exciting transition with confidence and ease. Read more

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OceanView Welcomes New Sustainability Coordinator

OceanView at Falmouth has named Mitchell DeBortoli as its new Sustainability Coordinator.

In this position, DeBortoli will lead OceanView’s sustainability initiatives, which, over the last decade, have included the installation of solar panels on homes and common buildings throughout the community, the addition of heat pumps, solar-powered water heaters, the installation of electric vehicle car-charging stations, and a campus-wide naturalization plan, which has included the expansion of pollinator habitats. DeBortoli will also oversee the sustainability initiatives at OceanView’s sister community, Cumberland Crossing by OceanView, a community of freestanding homes in Cumberland, which features solar panels and generators as standard features on all homes.

“The community at OceanView recognizes the importance of sustainability and being conscious of the impact that humans have on the world around them,” DeBortoli said. “Working for an organization that recognizes these ideas is important to me, and getting to make an impact in the community I work in is very fulfilling.”

DeBortoli also aims to explore sustainable and carbon-neutral building materials and tiles that OceanView can use in the years ahead. Prior to joining OceanView at Falmouth, DeBortoli spent two years as an environmental scientist for the engineering firm and government contractor Leidos, which is based in Virginia.

He lives in Portland, Maine.

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