Two different choices for two different Moments.

Assisted living is designed for people who need help with everyday life now. A Life Plan Community is different. You move in while you’re independent, enjoy the lifestyle you want today, and know there’s a plan in place if your needs change.

At River’s Edge, you’re not moving because you need care. You’re choosing a community where a plan for future care is already in place.

For River’s Edge residents, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing are available within RiverSpring Living, including through the Hebrew Home at Riverdale. So if your needs change, the care you may need is already part of the community you chose.

Life Plan Community vs.
Assisted Living at a glance.

	Life Plan Community	Standalone Assisted Living
When people typically move	While living independently	When daily support is needed
Independent living	Yes	Typically not the primary model
Future care	Access to multiple levels of care	Varies by community
If needs change	Additional levels of care are already part of the plan	Another move may be necessary
Financial approach	Life Care can provide greater predictability for future care costs	Costs typically change based on the level of care and services needed
For couples	Partners can remain on the same campus even with different needs	Varies by community

Make the decision Before you have to.

A Life Plan Community gives you the opportunity to plan while you’re active and independent. You can choose your home, become part of the community and continue traveling, learning and enjoying New York, knowing you’ve already made important decisions about the future.

It can also make things easier for your family. Rather than leaving important decisions about future care until they need to be made, you’ve already considered your options and made those choices for yourself.

More predictability for the Future.

As care needs increase, costs can increase too. The cost of care can change significantly, too. A Life Care contract offers greater financial predictability by establishing in advance how future care is covered under the terms of your agreement.

No one knows exactly what the future will bring. Life Care gives you a clearer understanding of what your financial responsibility will be if you need additional care later.

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When couples have Different needs.

What happens if one person needs care and the other doesn’t?

At River’s Edge, different care needs don’t have to mean being far apart. One person can continue living in their River’s Edge home while the other receives the care they need nearby.

You can remain close to one another, even when your needs are different.

Which choice is right for You?

If you already need regular help with everyday activities, assisted living may be the right choice. If you’re living independently today and thinking about what you want for the years ahead, a Life Plan Community offers something different. You can choose the home and lifestyle you want now, while putting a plan in place for the care you may need later.

At River’s Edge, planning for tomorrow is really about having more freedom to focus on today.

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