It’s always exciting to see more housing choices enter the marketplace. Christenson Developments has created condo style apartments where seniors have excellent options for of assistance and independence. Laundry and housekeeping services are offered in Devonshire Mews, and there is a dining room to give residents the option of dining out without starting the car! Fitness centres, theatre rooms, carpentry and wine-making facilities encourage people to try something new and also build a sense of community.
For those who need a bit more in the way of assisted living, there is Devonshire Manor. Greg Christenson, owner of Christenson Developments, calls it “nursing home lite”. Another similar facility, Citadel Village, will soon open in St Albert.
Christenson is so confident about this alternative to traditional seniors’ residences and nursing homes, that they have set up three guest suites. Potential residents can sign up for a “sleep over” in these furnished units to try out the lifestyle. Whether renting or purchased as a life-lease, one of the best features of these homes is that couples can stay together. You can see for yourself at 1718 Rabbit Hill Road on Saturday and Sunday between 1-5 pm.
And for anyone wondering if the sale of their current home would provide the necessary funding for any of these units , call on Schmidt Realty Group for a complimentary evaluation. Having recently helped my own folks make the big move from house to condo, I know there are lots of variables involved. Making the right choice takes research, time and family support and your friends at SCHMIDT are here to help!
Contributed by Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
