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What Is A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

You Deserve Familiar Surroundings

You shouldn’t have to move just because your needs have changed — and a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also called a Life Plan Community or Life Care Community, ensures just that. By offering a Life Care plan, full-continuum communities, such as Spring Harbor at Green Island, allow seniors to upgrade their level of care from independent living to personal care to skilled nursing or memory support all in one place. And at Spring Harbor, you’ll also enjoy a beautiful location in the heart of Columbus, Georgia. The older we get, the more important it is to live in a stable, familiar environment. When you have every level of care possible within one continuing care retirement center, you’re not only able to remain near to your closest 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 suddenly change overnight. Offering superior peace of mind by ensuring your environment doesn’t change just because your required care has, CCRC senior living is a way of planning for “just in case” scenarios that we hope you never encounter.

Redefining the Modern Life Plan Community

A Life Plan Community offers an active, vibrant lifestyle along with a full array of enriching amenities — from social and recreational activities to lifelong learning opportunities. What sets these communities apart is Life Care — the continuum of care available on one campus, tailored to meet residents’ evolving needs. Life Care retirement communities include independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and memory support — all in a single location. Although the term Life Plan Community was introduced to better reflect the dynamic and engaging lifestyle these communities provide, it is simply a modern name for what has traditionally been called a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The two are one and the same. Not all communities have adopted the new terminology, but Spring Harbor has. As a nonprofit Life Plan Community, it offers the same lifestyle, benefits and care for all its residents as a CCRC.

Access Four Levels of Care in One Vibrant Community

Thanks to its unique design as a Life Plan Community, Spring Harbor offers you peace of mind, flexibility, and confidence in your long-term life care planning. Once you become a resident, you can fully enjoy an active, enriching lifestyle — knowing that if your health needs change, you won’t have to move again. A full continuum of care is right here when you need it.

Independent Living

Enjoy your independence and active lifestyle with refined, maintenance-free residences in a resort-style setting. Our neighborhood style garden villas and apartments are in close proximity to many amenities like dining areas, the wellness center, and community event spaces.

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Personal Care

Our personal care program provides individualized support for daily activities, helping you maintain independence and enjoy your favorite routines. You'll receive the assistance you need in a safe setting, with the privacy and freedom of apartment-style living, all while continuing to experience the engaging lifestyle and amenities of Spring Harbor.

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Skilled Nursing

Spring Harbor’s Skilled Nursing program offers both short- and long-term care with private suites that allow you to rehabilitate and continue living your best life comfortably. Whether managing limited mobility or a chronic illness, our preventative care approach helps preserve your quality of life. Experienced, on-site medical staff are here to ensure your safety and independence, while providing peace of mind for you and your family.

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Memory Care

Spring Harbor’s Memory Care program offers a thoughtfully designed environment where residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia-related disorders can continue to live a joyful life. Our memory care center and experienced staff deliver individualized care and attention to keep residents active, safe, and connected to all the engaging community amenities Spring Harbor is known for.

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Why Choose a Life Plan Community?

The advantages of choosing a Life Plan Community are many. Residents enjoy a vibrant, active lifestyle with a wide range of programs and activities, along with the peace of mind that comes with comprehensive, on-site care — including personal care, skilled nursing, and memory care — should needs change over time. One of the greatest benefits of Life Plan Communities is the ability to age in place, avoiding the disruption of multiple moves as your care needs evolve. Spring Harbor at Green Island is designed for adults aged 62 and older who want to enjoy active independent living in the beautiful Chattahoochee Valley, with the flexibility and security of knowing future care is right here if ever needed.

The Right Decision

"Even my husband, who loved the farm, admitted to a friend that moving here was the right decision," Karen says. "It’s a CCRC, and we have options as we age. I don’t think anybody would be better off anywhere else."

Dr. Karen W.

Resident

Common Questions About
Life Plan Communities

We’re happy to offer answers to our most frequently asked questions, but if you think of an inquiry that’s not on this list, please contact us today.
What is a Life Plan Community and how does it work?
What is the difference between personal care or assisted living and a Life Plan Community?
What's the difference between a Life Plan Community and a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
At what age can I move into a Life Plan Community?
Is skilled nursing available on-site?
Who benefits most from a Life Plan Community like Spring Harbor?
What levels of care are offered at Spring Harbor?
Does Spring Harbor offer memory care services?
How does Spring Harbor ensure residents’ safety and well-being?
Can residents maintain independence while living in a Life Plan Community?

Visit Spring Harbor at Green Island

Schedule a time to tour our stunning community, meet our vibrant residents, and let us answer your important questions. Once you step into our world, you’ll understand why so many seniors happily call Spring Harbor home.