What Families Often Overlook When Planning for Future Care
When it comes to planning for the future, many independent older adults and their adult children focus heavily on the present. They look at current…
A common question people ask about a Life Care Community is:
“What if I stay healthy for the rest of my life?”
It’s a fair question. After all, no one hopes to need Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, or Rehabilitation. Most people want to stay active, independent, and healthy for as long as possible.
At Santa Marta, we hope that’s exactly what happens. The goal of a Life Care Community isn’t to need more healthcare. It’s to have it available if you ever do need it.
If you’ve ever visited Santa Marta, you’ve probably noticed something. Residents aren’t spending their days thinking about health concerns. They’re meeting friends for lunch, taking a fitness class, attending daily Mass, participating in mahjong, traveling, enjoying time with grandchildren, and discovering new hobbies.
They’re flourishing. That’s what draws many people to Santa Marta.
In fact, many residents hope they never need Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, or Rehabilitation. They choose Santa Marta because they value maintenance-free living, friendships, faith, wellness, lifelong learning, and the confidence that comes from planning ahead in case they do.
Life Care isn’t based on the assumption that everyone will eventually need long-term care. It’s based on the reality that none of us can predict the future.
Health can change unexpectedly. A fall, surgery, or illness can happen even to people who’ve always been active. Having a plan already in place can make an unexpected change easier to navigate.
Then that’s wonderful. It means you’ve spent your retirement enjoying everything Santa Marta has to offer while continuing to live independently.
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People sometimes think about Life Care primarily in terms of future healthcare. But its value can be felt long before care is ever needed.
There’s comfort in knowing where you’ll live if your needs change, having important decisions already made and knowing your family won’t have to make those decisions for you during a difficult time. In the meantime, you get to enjoy the community and lifestyle you chose for yourself.
That’s one of the most valuable benefits of a Life Care Community.
People choose Santa Marta for many reasons, but they often tell us their decision comes down to having confidence.
What if I never need long-term care?
That’s great. Many Santa Marta residents hope they never need Assisted Living, Memory Support, or Skilled Nursing. They still enjoy the many benefits of Life Care, including maintenance-free living, wellness, dining, friendships, lifelong learning, and the reassurance that future care is available if needed.
Is a Life Care Community worth it if I’m healthy?
Yes. Most people move to Santa Marta when they are healthy and living independently because of the lifestyle they can enjoy while appreciating the confidence that comes with having a plan should their health change in the future.
What are the benefits of a Life Care Community?
Life Care offers maintenance-free living, opportunities for wellness, social connections, faith, lifelong learning, dining, and access to a full continuum of care if health needs change.
What happens if I do need more care later?
Because Santa Marta offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation on one campus, residents can continue receiving the support they need while remaining part of the community they already know and love.
Why do people choose Santa Marta before they need care?
Most residents move while they’re active and independent. They want to enjoy retirement now while knowing they’ve already made a thoughtful plan for whatever the future may bring.
Santa Marta is a nonprofit Life Care senior living community sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. If you’re exploring senior living in Johnson County and want a community where mission, hospitality, and meaningful living come together, we would love to connect with you. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to take the next step, our team is here to answer questions, schedule a personal visit, or simply have a conversation. Contact one of our senior living sales counselors today.
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