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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2025 17 $165,000. Monthly fees for a two-bedroom varied on the size, 855 to 1,390 square feet, and made the entrance fee $166,000 to $286,000. The assisted living building had only studio units ranging in price from $7,000 to $14,000 depending on the amount of care needed. Having fewer residents should have limited the clubs offered, but more than 50 groups are listed in their brochure. A weekly eight- page newsletter keeps residents informed as to what's happening. A smaller population means fewer choices, however. The third site was the most reasonable since there was no big buy-in amount. The rooms were smaller with smaller kitchens. Some units have a balcony or patio. Extra care prices can make this option a little pricey, however. A monthly fee of $4,700 is charged, like rent for a small, two-bedroom unit. Residents select from 14 distinct floor plans with wall-to-wall carpeting, blinds, and an ADA compliant bathroom or two depending on the size chosen. Three meals, laundry, housekeeping, and a host of activities suitable for each living option are included. One special meal each day and a list of burgers, sandwiches, and soup make eating choices easy to select. The Memory Care unit is in a separate building with a safe, enclosed courtyard. Activities are designed to enhance the residents' time there. The whole complex is family owned and they pride themselves on their staff and the vibrant and independent lifestyle they offer. The building even includes a beauty and barber shop, transportation for shopping or medical visits, a putting green, and pool. This location is even pet friendly. Parking can be a problem since fewer people are still driving and large parking lots are unnecessary. The brochure states, "Independence is not determined by home ownership or living alone. It is determined by one's freedom to make choices each day." Their goal is to take care of the many daily chores so the residents are free to do the things they want to do. Each of us has a different plan for our lives. We come from many different geographical locations, cultures, and families. We want different things in our final years of living. It's a good idea to visit several of the places in this area to get a feel for the type of facility that will suit you or your loved one, and what the expense will be for each level of care. It seems reasonable, after seeing the cost involved for most Four Seasons homeowners to stay in place as long as health permits, bringing in weekly caregivers as needed. Several advertise in the Breeze, and references can be found from neighbors and friends. The choice is yours! One facility summed up its goal as, "This is the time for the world to adapt to us. That understanding is what motivates the things we do. In building communities to empower older adults to enjoy and celebrate every moment of the day, we are working to ensure that they have what they have rightly earned — the power to shape What's Next."

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