10 Tips for Evaluating Continuing Care Retirement Communities:
Offering tremendous value, an exceptional lifestyle and incomparable peace of mind for the future, it’s no wonder CCRCs are often considered the ideal senior living choice. In fact, many studies indicate that living in a CCRC can help you lead a healthier, happier life. When you’ve found the right community, you’ll discover it’s a place that makes it easier for you to keep learning, growing and enjoying life today, while also protecting your future with a smart plan for whatever tomorrow may bring.
CCRC offerings and costs can vary widely. To receive the most benefit, look for a CCRC that offers the services, amenities, lifestyle and residence options that appeal to your personal interests. As you consider independent senior living communities, here are 10 Tips to help make the choice that’s right for you.
The Top 10 Changes You May Have Noticed While Visiting Over the Holidays:
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Meet Our CEO & Medical Director:
Steve Seggerman, Chief Executive Office, Bishop Spencer Place. Financial considerations are always an important element of any senior living decision, and Steve Seggerman is a great person to turn to. Steve is a CPA, and has been associated with Bishop Spencer Place for ten years, five of which were as the CFO. His knowledge of numbers and the community make him a great resource to answer your financial questions about moving to a senior living community. Click here to see Steve's Financial Projection example.
Dr. Peter Holt, Board-Certified Geriatrician & Medical Director for Bishop Spencer Place. Dr. Holt is with Plaza Primary Care & Geriatrics and a member of the Saint Luke's medical staff, with the ability to offer on-site physician services if the need arises. Click here to learn more about Dr. Holt and to e-mail him a question.
Meet Our Moving Service Partners:
Linda Scardino, Founder of Gentle Changes. For over ten years, Gentle Changes provides help for older adults who are moving into a retirement community, assisted living or care community or scaling down into another home. They offer a variety of supportive services designed to address the unique and sometimes complex challenges that Seniors face in times of change. Bishop Spencer Place offers Linda's services to our residents to help make their transition to Bishop Spencer Place seamless. Click here to learn more about Linda, her team and her helpful hints.
Claire McCurdy, Realtor with Reece & Nichols. Claire practiced law for 18 years before beginning her real estate career. Her background allows her to better serve her clients' best interests as they sell their home. Claire has worked with some of our residents here at Bishop Spencer Place, selling their homes so they can move into Bishop Spencer Place. Click here to learn more about Claire and see her helpful resources.
Caregiver & Senior Resources:
- AMERICAN RED CROSS: Disaster Assistance
- ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION (HEART OF AMERICA CHAPTER): Resources for caregivers & those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease
- COMMUNITYWORKS, INC.: Case Manager support services for seniors & individuals living with disabilities & traumatic brain injury
- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Health Care Administration
- DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES (Clay & Platte Counties): (816) 781-8900
- EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES (Meals on Wheels, KC Community Kitchen, Food Pantries, Culinary Training): (816) 561-8920
- HOMESHARING PROGRAM OF KANSAS CITY: Metro-wide program matching householders & housekeepers
- HOUSING INFORMATION CENTER FOR JOHNSON COUNTY: Home equity conversion counseling, mortgage delinquency/ default counseling
- JOHNSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AREA AGENCY ON AGING: Source for community based services for older adults & caregivers in Johnson County, Kansas
- KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CAREGIVERS (Educating & connecting caregivers to resources): (816) 932-4826
- KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING: A cabinet level agency which promotes the security, dignity & independence of Kansas seniors
- KANSAS HEALTH POLICY AUTHORITY: Medicaid information
- KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION: Source for locating & listing rental housing in Kansas
- KANSAS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Medicaid Links
- KC CONNECT (SPONSORED BY MARC): Free, confidential, information & Assistance Program
- MID-AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL (MARC) AREA AGENCY ON AGING: List of local programs & services for participants, caregivers & volunteers
- MISSOURI ALLIANCE OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING: Services & Programs to help maintain an independent lifestyle
- MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES: Information on Long Term Care, Nursing Home Compare, Home Care & more
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS: Assists older adults & persons with disabilities in attaining their maximum functional potential
- NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION: Education, support & empowerment for caregivers
- PARKINSON FOUNDATION OF THE HEARTLAND: A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by Parkinson's disease through programs, education, advocacy & research
- SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF KANSAS CITY CENTRAL: Empowers mid-life & older adults to live healthy, engaged & independent lives
- THE AMERICAN STROKE FOUNDATION: Resources for caregivers & those dealing with stroke
- THE CAREGIVER INSTITUTE: Part of Shepherd's Center of Kansas City Central, The Caregiver Institute is a free, coordinated response to the special needs of caregivers for older adults through employee assistance, community partnerships, faith-community collaborations, and individualized caregiver education, planning, and support.
- THE ELDER & DISABILITY LAW FIRM: Elder Law Attorney offering the "Complete Alzheimer's Resource Kit"
- THE WHOLE PERSON: For the young & disabled
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT: Low Income Senior Apartment Housing in Kansas City Metro
- VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: Insurance, Compensation & Benefits
Printable Resources:
Click on our Caregiver & Senior Resources Booklet and Compare the Costs sheet below to print a copy.
