Ask Maggie

Frequently asked questions:

Dear Maggie,

I'm in good health and comfortable in my home. Why should I consider a retirement community now?

Kendal at Oberlin is a continuing care retirement community. We offer a vibrant lifestyle that fosters continued growth and independence and the building of strong social relationships with your fellow residents. These social connections are invaluable as one ages. Our coordinated health care services are there when you need them, supporting you as limitations may emerge, always trying to maintain the maximum level of independence possible.

Since all of our Residence and Care Agreements include some degree of long term care coverage in the fee structure, there are requirements for entry. A person (or persons) must be able to live safely in the apartment or cottage under consideration. By waiting until you need care, you may not qualify for one of these contracts.

So how do you know if the time is right to consider a move? Consider these questions: Do you find that upkeep of your home has become more of a burden than a pleasure? Do you want to travel more, or pursue a new hobby, but feel you don't have the time because of household demends? Would you enjoy letting someone else handle some of the meal preparation? Are you concerned about having family members make difficult decisions about your health care needs? Are you inclined to plan for your own future needs? If you answered yes to some of these questions, maybe it's time to consider making a change.

To sample retirement living at Kendal at Oberlin, we offer our Try It, You'll Like It program. What better way to learn about living in a retirement community than to spend a night or two with us? These visits include meetings with staff and meals with residents, to answer your questions about Kendal. For more information, give me a call at 1-800-548-9469.

Dear Maggie,

My financial resources are limited, but I want to be prepared for future health care costs. Can I afford Kendal at Oberlin?

Kendal at Oberlin seeks to provide services to a broad range of older adults, including those with limited means. The best values in lifecare are available with our Platinum agreement for the studio and one-bedroom accommodations. They offer the full range of lifecare services, including the long-term care aspect of the agreement. Yes, they are smaller in space, but keep in mind that all the community space of Kendal at Oberlin is available for your use as well. A number of our residents travel a great deal. For some, a smaller space suits them well, as it is a "homebase," allowing them to come and go as they please.

Currently, studio and one-bedroom cottages are available at Kendal at Oberlin. There is a waiting list for other accommodations, so it is important to plan ahead. To arrange a visit to see the community and the residences, please give me a call at 1-800-548-9469.