The years following a professional career and the demands of raising a family are intended to be a rewarding era of rest, personal fulfillment, and enjoyment. Yet, many individuals find their retirement unexpectedly defined by the continued burden of household management, maintenance, and the constant requirements of cooking and cleaning. This experience often overshadows the desire to enjoy favorite pastimes, explore new hobbies, and spend time with family. Independent living at Bonaventure Senior Living offers a transformative solution, designed and built to accommodate the exceptional senior lifestyle that has been earned. This transition moves the focus from unwanted demands on time to maximizing the potential for a fulfilling life.
A New Chapter of Freedom: Retirement Perfected™ at Bonaventure Senior Living
The Bonaventure experience is characterized by a deliberate balance of independence and convenience, resulting in what the community proudly calls Retirement Perfected™. This setting provides a compassionate, comfortable retirement home for seniors. The communities combine a warm ambiance and charming décor with all the amenities needed to make a lovely and comfortable home.
Redefining Independence: Choice and Flexibility
The core offering of independent living at Bonaventure is flexibility, providing every opportunity to live life on one’s own terms in retirement. After years of hard work and serving others, residents deserve to kick their feet up and enjoy daily activities. Whether an individual seeks to fill each day with relaxation or embark on a brand new adventure, the freedom to live life fully is paramount. This choice extends to all aspects of community life, even allowing residents to handle some daily household tasks themselves if they wish, or allowing the friendly staff to take care of everything.
The Bonaventure Story and Highest Standards
Bonaventure was founded on the belief that a senior living community needs to meet the highest standards, the standards of its residents. The mission is dedicated to delivering quality and value in a place where life can be lived to its fullest. The foundation of the community is built on the principle that senior living should uphold the utmost standards, tailored to unique needs. The organization, born in the Northwest, operates as a family-owned venture with a small business spirit and a big heart, taking pride in serving seniors. The staff truly cares about each person who calls the community home.
Independent Living, Minus the Chores: Simplifying Daily Life
The Independent Living option at Bonaventure is aptly described as “independent living, minus the chores”. This means residents are relieved of household chores and unwanted demands on their time, creating a carefree and rewarding experience.
Comprehensive Household Relief
At Bonaventure, the staff stays on top of the cooking and cleaning, allowing residents to maximize their time doing the things they love. The team is ready to take care of the little things, ensuring residents are free to do what they want. This essential support includes weekly housekeeping and linen service, as well as available maintenance services. The support services provided are all that an individual could ask for.
Independent Living Services Covered by All-Inclusive Rent
The structure of the community ensures that convenience is built into the financial plan. Monthly rent at a Bonaventure community covers all the extras provided to help residents feel comfortable, supported, and engaged. The team is there to help with tasks that residents may not want to do, such as maintenance, housekeeping, and even the cooking. Additionally, residents benefit from complimentary laundry facilities and laundry services, which are limited to bed linens and towels.
Dining Perfected™: Culinary Excellence and Social Connection
Mealtime at Bonaventure is transformed from a daily chore into a daily indulgence through Dining Perfected™. This service ensures that residents are relieved of the need to carve out time for cooking.
Chef-Inspired Meals and Expanded Menus
The healthy and delicious meals are frequently listed as a top reason why residents love calling Bonaventure, the premier senior community, home. The in-house dining services team prepares delicious meals every day. These tasty, nutritious, chef-inspired meals are prepared from the kitchen, offering expanded menus designed for personal taste. Residents are welcome to enjoy these delicious meals in the restaurant-style dining room daily. Furthermore, snacks are provided every day.
Autonomy in Food Preparation
While communal dining is a highlight, the independence philosophy ensures flexibility. Residents have the option to cook for themselves and/or guests in their own fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. This ensures that while outstanding dining services are available, the ability to control one’s own meal preparation is preserved.
Luxury and Comfort: Bright Senior Living Spaces
The physical environment at Bonaventure consists of bright senior living spaces that are cheerful, well-appointed, and pleasingly decorated. These apartments are essential components of the independent lifestyle offered.
Thoughtful Design and Open Floor Plans
The luxurious Retirement Living suites are available in multiple floor plans and suite sizes. They are designed with open, inviting floor plans and feature large windows that are flooded with natural light. Key features of the suites include roomy closets, cabinets, and fully accessible bathrooms. Many floor plans also include modern full kitchens, with some featuring islands.
Private Retreats and Essential Features
Residents are encouraged to furnish and decorate their suites according to their personal taste. Many of the luxurious suites are further enhanced with a private balcony or patio. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, each suite is equipped with a wall safe and an individually controlled thermostat. The choice remains with the residents: they can continue handling some daily household tasks themselves if they wish, or let the friendly staff take care of everything.
Engagement and Well-being: A Full Activity Calendar
Bonaventure offers a variety of engaging activities and amenities, ensuring residents have ready-made new friends and an abundance of engaging activities at their fingertips. The community provides the environment, services, and space necessary for both socializing and alone time, understanding that everything in life is about balance.
Prioritizing Health: Fitness and Outdoor Activity
The health of residents is a priority at Bonaventure Senior Living, which understands how important an active lifestyle is to a healthy retirement.
Accessible Fitness Opportunities
To facilitate physical well-being, several independent living communities feature state-of-the-art fitness centers and an exercise center. Residents can also enjoy outdoor walking paths and participate in group activities. Some senior care communities are located in active neighborhoods where beautiful hiking spots abound.
Engaging Outdoor Pastimes
The communities are surrounded by inviting, well-maintained landscaping and gardens. Residents can indulge their green thumb in the raised garden beds or simply enjoy the outdoor patios.
Stimulating Pastimes and Amenities
The activity schedule is rich and varied, including social activities and amenities such as special interest clubs, planned outings to local attractions, weekly classes in music and art, and seasonal activities.
Social and Game Areas
The community encourages connection through shared amenities, where residents can:
- Challenge friends to pool, shuffleboard, or cards in the spacious hospitality area.
- Practice a pool shot in the billiard room.
- Spend time online in the computer center.
- Work on new skills or projects in the hobby and crafts room.
- Entertain guests in the private dining room.
- Enjoy a tasty cup of tea or coffee at the cafe.
Relaxation and Entertainment
For leisure and comfort, residents can:
- Watch a new release or a classic film in the comfortable movie theater (without having to wait in line for the popcorn).
- Curl up with a good book in the library.
- Sit and chat by the fireplace in a cozy sitting area.
Balance: Socializing and R&R
The community offers the opportunity for both community activities and savoring more private pastimes. For self-care, residents can invest in some pampering in the private jetted tub or keep their look fresh at the on-site beauty/barber shop. They can also share their experiences with visiting family members.
Peace of Mind: Seamless Support and Security
The supportive environment at Bonaventure provides peace of mind by ensuring residents feel supported, secure, and cared for.
Accessible Transportation Options
Independence is made easy with accessible transportation options. Residents can count on scheduled transportation to doctor’s appointments or other outside errands and excursions. Whether going to the symphony or the supermarket, Bonaventure will take residents where they need to go. Every community has regular weekly trips to the grocery store.
When available, transportation services can bring residents to places like the grocery store or the airport, or staff can assist in scheduling transportation. It is important to note, however, that transportation services are available by appointment only and are provided only when available, meaning they can be canceled at any time without notice.
Unwavering 24/7 Staff Presence
Residents are secure in the knowledge that caring staff members are there for them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to see to all their needs, both now and as their needs change. A crucial element of the senior care essentials is the wireless emergency call system installed in every living space.
The Spectrum of Care: Assisted Living and Memory Care
Bonaventure offers comprehensive senior living options. If a resident needs a little more help, assisted living and memory care communities are available. These programs are designed to give the needed care and the lifestyle deserved. Bonaventure offers opulent and individualized options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs, confirming that personal care services are available in assisted living and memory care.
Financial Flexibility: Living on Your Own Terms
The financial structure of Independent Living at Bonaventure is designed to reinforce the value of choice and flexibility.
Eliminating Long-Term Financial Commitments
One of the best things about being retired is having flexibility, and the Independent Living option provides this by eliminating high-pressure financial commitments. There are no buy-in fees or long-term leases. Instead, the community operates on a simple month-to-month plan that residents can opt out of at any time. Based on the high degree of satisfaction consistently expressed by the residents, it is anticipated they will likely choose to stay.
The supportive and gracious environment of Bonaventure ensures a simplified life with ready-made new friends, outstanding service, and a full activity calendar. By providing convenience and support, life in this retirement community is made even more rewarding and carefree than imagined.
