Question 1

I’m between 65 and 70. I’m still too young to even think about moving out of my home and into a retirement community, aren’t I?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! Why wait and postpone the pleasure? One of the top bits of advice we hear from our residents is that they would tell their younger selves to move in sooner. Forget about getting dinner on the table, cleaning your living quarters, or figuring out if your friends can join you for that new activity you want to try. The enjoyment of resort-style living in a vivacious community of active seniors, free of work and home maintenance…what’s not to love? Stop worrying and start living your best life today!

Question 2

I’ve hit retirement age, but I still haven’t retired. Am I eligible to move to Spring Harbor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course you can! Some Spring Harbor residents choose to keep on with their careers while experiencing all the wonderful attributes of our community at the same time. With everything done for you, this may be the most you’ve been able to focus on your livelihood yet.

Question 3

My retirement plans are going to take me places! If I plan to travel for a while yet, isn’t it better to wait and move in at a later time?

Accepted Answer

Don’t let the travel bug fool you! Unless you’re a true minimalist, you’ll still need a home base while you’re jet setting. Many of our adventurous residents spend months traveling and come back to our country club chic community for some rest and relaxation. As a resident of Spring Harbor, all you need to do is tell us you’re leaving, grab your bags and go!

Question 4

I can no longer handle the work and maintenance my home requires, but I don’t think I’m ready to give up hosting large get-togethers or family holidays in my home. Is there a solution for me?

Accepted Answer

Where else can you retire your chores and responsibilities, and upgrade your lifestyle? With a large variety of residence styles and floor plans, you can choose the home that best suits you—and your anticipated guests. In addition to the many housing options available at Spring Harbor, we also have a grand ballroom and private dining room that can be procured for residents’ use, as well as three onsite guest suites that may be reserved for a fee.

Question 5

What level(s) of healthcare needs is Spring Harbor equipped to handle?

Accepted Answer

As a Continued Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Spring Harbor at Green Island offers Independent Living in both Apartment style and Garden Villa homes, as well as a Healthcare Center with Personal Care, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing floors. Staffed with a compassionate team of medical professionals, Spring Harbor’s Healthcare Center is led by our onsite physician, Dr. Jamal, known for the thoughtful care he takes addressing each and every patient’s concerns. Our onsite physician, along with our nursing team, dietician, and physical, occupational and speech therapists, are here to cater to your individual health needs, and offer preventative measures that lead to the ultimate peace of mind.

Question 6

What is a Continued Care Retirement Community, or CCRC?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn’t have to move just because your needs have changed—and a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, ensures just that. A CCRC, such as Spring Harbor at Green Island, allows seniors to upgrade their level of care from Independent Living to Personal Care to Skilled Nursing or Memory Support all in one place. By offering every level of care possible within one community, you’re not only able to remain near to your dearest friends and continue to enjoy the activities, events, and dining you’ve grown to love, but also benefit from the availability of on-staff medical experts in the case your care needs change overnight. Offering superior peace of mind by ensuring your environment doesn’t change just because your required care has, a CCRC is a way of planning for “just in case” scenarios that we hope you never encounter.

Question 7

How can I make sure I’m getting the best “bang for my buck” for my retirement living?

Accepted Answer

Two words: Life Care! With a Life Care plan, any concerns of unpredictable, long-term healthcare costs are replaced with peace of mind and a lifetime of value. As an Independent Living resident with Life Care at Spring Harbor, you get the option to move onto other levels of care, such as Personal Care, Memory Support, or Skilled Nursing with no rate increase for your Healthcare room. There’s truly nothing comparable to the lifetime value you get out of a Life Care plan. We will work with you on an individual basis to determine whether you qualify for this unbeatable option.

Question 8

Spring Harbor sounds like a great place, but how can I know for certain that my loved one likes being there and is getting the best possible care?

Accepted Answer

As a family member of one of our residents, we consider you part of our family, too. Our goal is to get to know you and continually communicate with you about your loved one’s lifestyle, needs, and progress. We hope you will come into Spring Harbor and see the beauty of our community firsthand. Stop in for lunch at one of our dining venues or enjoy a visit to our very own putting green for a round of mini-golf. Frequent visits to our community not only puts a smile on your loved one’s face, but also help hone your ability to make well-informed care decisions. Our team will always meet with you to discuss options and potential outcomes when a need or concern starts to arise, but it’s even easier to take preventative actions when we have the pleasure of meeting with you often.

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