When Should I Get on the Wait List at The Highlands at Wyomissing®?

If you are beginning to consider senior living options, you may be wondering when the right time is to join a retirement community’s wait list. At The Highlands at Wyomissing®, this is a common question, and the answer depends on your circumstances, but the best time to plan for your retirement is before you need to.

When looking for yourself, a move to a retirement community is often preference-based, so it can take months or even years to make a final senior living decision. On the other hand, if you have a loved one in need of long-term care or memory care, staying in their current home may no longer be safe, in which case a senior living decision is more need-based and can therefore happen more quickly.

Many people wait until a health need arises before exploring senior living options, but regardless of one’s age or situation in life, ideally, no one should wait until the day they need to move to begin planning. For older adults in particular, a lack of planning can be problematic because communities with the best reputations, like The Highlands, are often in high demand.

One of the biggest challenges of planning ahead for long-term care needs is that it can be difficult to foresee exactly when you or a loved one will need more care and what level of care may be required. For example, the need for assisted living or memory care could happen slowly with the natural aging process or the progression of a degenerative disease. Alternately, a care need can occur quickly with an illness or injury, which could necessitate immediate assistance or even skilled nursing care.

One of the most important benefits of joining The Highlands’ Future Residents Club and wait list is the peace of mind that comes with priority access to Aspire for Well-Being’s Personal Care, Assisted Living, and Memory Support services, so no matter what the future holds, you know higher levels of care will be available if needed. At the same time, life at The Highlands is in high demand. Nestled on 113 acres of natural beauty, our cottages, villas, and apartments offer vibrant independent living, along with the reassurance that supportive care is right on campus. Because certain residence styles are limited, joining the wait list early ensures your best chance of securing the home you truly desire.

Becoming a member of the Future Residents Club at The Highlands isn’t about waiting at all. Once you put a deposit down and select your preferred residence type and anticipated time of occupancy, your journey into a welcoming, engaging community will begin. Before moving in, many future residents take advantage of lectures, concerts, wellness classes, and social events, not to mention our state-of-the-art fitness center and heated swimming pool. You will also receive two complimentary meals per year to be used in one of our three exceptional dining rooms. Access to these amenities allows you to build friendships, feel comfortable on campus, and experience the Highlands’ lifestyle firsthand.  Many future residents find this “early access” one of the most valuable benefits of planning ahead.

Ultimately, getting on the wait list at The Highlands at Wyomissing is about maintaining control of your future. By planning now, you can secure the lifestyle and residence you want while giving yourself and your family peace of mind for the years ahead.

As we approach the holiday season, consider giving the gift of a Future Resident Club membership to a loved one (or to yourself)!

Call one of our life plan advisors today at 610-775-2300 or click here for an application.