Which Community is Right for Me?
How do you choose the WEL community that best suits
your needs? Continuing Care Retirement Communities
(CCRCs) offer a full spectrum of retirement living
and service options - from independent living to
personal care to skilled nursing and rehabilitation
services. Within this range of choices at WEL
communities you have many attractive options. Time
spent carefully investigating your opportunities is
time well spent!
Below are some helpful ideas to focus your decision-making.
Factors To Consider & Questions to Guide Your Choice
Click on any of these factors or questions below to learn more about the specifics you should consider before selecting a retirement living community:
Below are some helpful ideas to focus your decision-making.
Factors To Consider & Questions to Guide Your Choice
Click on any of these factors or questions below to learn more about the specifics you should consider before selecting a retirement living community:
Lifestyles >
The retirement community that's right for you
will enable you to pursue your passions and
cultivate your interests. Factors to consider:
Access to life-affirming programs and services as
well as opportunities to help you be mentally and
physically fit, stay connected to your life's
purpose, and expand your horizons.
Health & Fitness >
The retirement community that's right for you
will provide easy access to a full spectrum of
health and wellness programs offered by
highly-skilled professionals and staff dedicated
to performance excellence. Factors to consider:
Access to onsite wellness and fitness programs
and resources, physicians and nurses, custom
assistance programs, assisted living services,
and short- and long-term skilled nursing care.
Companionship & Privacy >
The retirement community that's right for you
will support your need for stimulating
companionship and personal privacy. Factors to
consider: A balance of comfortable indoor and
outdoor community areas, inviting spaces for
private entertaining and socializing, and free
transportation for off-site appointments and
trips.
Environment >
The retirement community that's right for you
will reflect your desire to live in a casual,
formal, or resort-style environment. Factors to
consider: Policies regarding dress code, pets,
visitors, use of services and amenities,
decorating, alcohol, and other personal and
social choices.
Location >
The retirement community that's right for you
will satisfy your desire to enjoy retirement in
an urban or suburban setting. Factors to
consider: Availability of free and public
transportation, on-site parking, and security as
well as proximity to family, friends, doctors,
cultural institutions and sites, and neighborhood
conveniences.
Cost >
The retirement community that's right for you
will offer you the most value at a cost you can
comfortably afford. Factors to consider: All
inclusive amenities, maintenance, and security;
availability and cost of optional services (if
needed) and taxes; financial stability of the
community; policy regarding benevolent care; and
personal financial resources and cash flow.
Space >
The retirement community that's right for you
will feature a variety of space arrangements.
Factors to consider: Floor plans, amenities,
storage facilities, and services that accommodate
your maintenance-free lifestyle and your exact
need for space.
Diet >
The retirement community that's right for you
will take pride in its freshly prepared,
delicious and nutritious cuisine served
restaurant style. Factors to consider: A diverse
menu that can accommodate your culinary tastes
and any special dietary requirements (such as
those for a diabetic).
If you are physically active, want to stay fit, or get in better shape? >
WEL communities make fitness a top priority! From
Wellness Centers to fully equipped fitness
centers, from pools to spas, from walking trails
to exercise programs, each WEL community offers
residents significant opportunities to stay in
shape or get in better shape. Consider the
community that offers the amenities that best
serve your fitness goals.
Do you want to be near family in Philadelphia? >
WEL communities are the most desirable retirement
options in the greater Philadelphia area because
of their proximity to city central. Our
communities in Northeast Philadelphia are just
steps away from the many conveniences and
pleasures that distinguish this part of the city,
and our communities in Doylestown
and Hatboro
are a pleasant car or bus ride away from
downtown. Additionally, if you prefer more
idyllic, small-town settings, our
community in
Brodheadsville is situated in the nearby
Pocono Mountains—one of the area's most scenic
regions and only a two-hour drive from
Philadelphia.
Do you value privacy as much as you want companionship? >
Most residents at all WEL communities welcome and
seek out companionship. In some communities,
family-like bonds are easily created. When
considering which community is right for you, ask
the retirement counselor to discuss the culture
of the community.
Would you look forward to meeting others who enjoy your interests? >
WEL communities were designed to enhance life for
people who are dedicated to living. You will find
like-minded people who welcome your participation
in a myriad of hobbies, interest groups,
programs, and events. Check the calendar to learn
more. Also, you are encouraged to start a group
or club if one doesn't currently exist!
Would you welcome the opportunity to work part-time? >
Neighboring communities offer many employment
opportunities. We are developing strategic
alliances with area companies to offer part-time
and flexible employment on site at WEL. Visit the
Center for Enhanced Living to learn more.
Would you expect your grandchildren and friends to visit often? >
Consider a retirement apartment home or cottage
with a dining area, a second bedroom or den and
also guest rooms, so you can accommodate family
and friends. Ask your retirement counselor about
policies regarding guests.
Would you prefer the company of others who share your marital status? >
WEL has a rich, faith-based heritage of making
all residents feel comfortable and welcome. Be
assured that there are many activities for
singles, women, men, and couples at each
community. When you are considering which WEL
community is right for you, ask about the mix of
singles and couples in residence if a certain
balance is important to you. In fact, your
friends, family, and people from the neighborhood
are often invited to community events and
programs.
Do you need a value-priced option? >
Our communities in the Pennypack
Park and Burholme
areas of Northeast Philadelphia offer some
of the most desirable and affordable
retirement living options in the greater
Philadelphia area. Ask our retirement
counselor to help you assess your
financial qualifications and recommend
which community is viable and realistic
for you.
Is driving no longer an option for you? >
Each WEL community offers free, local
transportation for off-site doctor visits and
other appointments. Most communities offer an
array of amenities and services on site such as
bistro dining (in addition to main dining room
and daily meals), banking, beauty salons,
convenience stores, and gift shops. At our
Northeast Philadelphia communities, the
conveniences and pleasures of Philadelphia are
steps from your door. And, our Doylestown
community is within true walking
distance to the town's many shops and
services.
Would you like to have housekeeping services? >
We agree: Retirement is the time to partake in
life-enhancing programs, not housekeeping! All
WEL communities offer housekeeping and support
services--from basic to customized--to help you
enjoy retirement, not chores!
Do you have special dietary needs? >
When you dine at WEL, you'll feel like you're
being pampered at your favorite restaurant. The
food is delicious, and our chefs plan menus with
taste and nutrition in mind. Be confident that
all WEL communities will accommodate special
dietary needs. Let us know what you require to
maintain optimum health and fitness.
Do you want to live in a private home, but still want maintenance & security? >
Consider the single-family, charming cottages at
Wesley
Enhanced Living at Maple Village with
picturesque styling, exceptional
spaciousness, and a varied of
all-inclusive amenities and optional
services.
Do you or your spouse need support with some activities of daily living? >
All the WEL communities provide all-inclusive
personal care services and programs. These
programs offer supportive professionals available
around-the-clock to meet individual needs. The
WEL communities in Pennypack
Park and Doylestown
include state-of-the-art rehabilitation
and skilled nursing centers on site. WEL
Brodheadsville, in the Pocono mountain
region, offers a state-certified secure
dementia unit
Does having a skilled nursing facility on-site bring you peace of mind? >
Consider WEL's Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
Centers in Pennypack
Park or Doylestown,
which have both been completely renovated
and refurbished with private and
semi-private accommodations.
Steps to take to evaluate a community
- We encourage you to:
- Visit as many of our communities as possible.
- Talk to residents of all ages.
- Check out the activities calendar and participant in an event.
- Ask for a tour of the assisted living and skilled nursing centers, even if you do not need them.
- Arrange to visit a resident's home or two.
- Study floor plans.
- Spend a weekend or weekday overnight at the community.
- Chat with a variety of staff members, not just the admissions or marketing personnel.
- Meet with the admissions or marketing personnel to assess your qualifications.
- Review sample contracts carefully with your attorney, financial advisor, or family member.
- Learn more about accreditation and what they mean for your security, comfort, and convenience.
- Inquire about amenities; those that are included, and those that are extra.
- Enjoy a few meals in our dining rooms.
- Contact us with any questions: We're here to help you get the most out of your retirement!
