Living Options & Care

• Independent living apartments and villa-style residences
• Assisted living support for daily routines and personal care needs
• Memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services available on campus
• Life Plan model designed to support changing needs over time

Lifestyle & Wellness

• Dining, wellness, fitness, and social programming
• Activities designed to support engagement, learning, and connection
• Campus-style setting with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
• Transportation options for errands, appointments, and community activities
• Maintenance-free living with housekeeping and support services available

UCF Connection

• Located near the University of Central Florida
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and university-connected programming
• Eligible Florida residents age 60+ may be able to audit UCF courses on a space-available, non-credit basis
• Access to cultural, educational, wellness, and intergenerational opportunities tied to the UCF area
• Appeals to older adults who value intellectual engagement and campus-adjacent living

Planning Benefits

• Designed for residents who want to plan ahead before care needs become urgent
• Multiple care levels may reduce the need for future moves across town
• May be appropriate for couples with different current or future care needs
• Supports long-term conversations about lifestyle, health, housing, and financial planning

Costs & Planning Considerations

Life Plan communities often involve more long-term financial planning than traditional senior apartments or assisted living communities. Costs may include entrance fees, monthly service fees, and different pricing structures depending on residence type and future care options.

Before making a decision, many prospective residents choose to compare contract types, refund structures, future care access, and long-term affordability considerations.

• Is there an entrance fee and is any portion refundable?
• What services are included in the monthly fee?
• How are future assisted living, memory care, or nursing costs handled?
• What happens financially if a resident’s health needs change over time?
• Are there different contract or residency options available?

Prospective residents may also wish to speak with financial, legal, or elder-care professionals when evaluating Life Plan communities and long-term retirement housing decisions.

Questions to Ask

Questions to Ask During a Tour

Touring a Life Plan community often involves evaluating both lifestyle and long-term planning considerations. Bringing a few prepared questions may help prospective residents better compare housing options, future care access, contract structures, and day-to-day living environments.

Use the printable checklist to take notes during tours and keep important details organized.

How a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Can Help

Planning for a Life Plan community often involves larger conversations about timing, long-term goals, future care needs, and housing transitions. While the community can answer questions about contracts, services, and care options, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® can help with the real estate decisions that may surround the move.

• Talk through whether selling, renting, or holding a current home makes sense
• Help estimate timing, preparation steps, and likely net proceeds
• Coordinate timelines around downsizing, move planning, and future housing goals
• Support conversations involving adult children or long-term planning decisions
• Help connect residents and their support network with trusted local resources