Senior Apartment Design for Comfort and Safety in Melbourne, FL
According to the United States Census Bureau, almost 30% of Americans older than 65 live alone. Some may prefer to, but for others, it's out of necessity.
Whatever your reason is, you've been living in your own house for quite a while now, but you feel like it's time for a change. Moving into a senior living community is an option, but you want to make sure it's safe and comfortable before doing so.
We're here to narrow down your choices, as Discovery Village Melbourne has everything you need. Here's how our apartment design in Melbourne, FL, provides high-quality living for our senior residents.
Accessible Floor Plans
Our community has numerous floor plans to accommodate supervised independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The smallest one is 271 square feet, while the largest spans 1,092 square feet.
No matter which one you choose, you can count on the living space to be accessible and to have senior-friendly interiors. It won't be difficult to navigate each room, and you're allowed to decorate it as you like.
In fact, we encourage our residents to personalize their apartments with favorite decorative items so they truly feel at home. You can bring your memory care, independent, or assisted living layout ideas to life, as we won't tell you what you can or can't do.
Convenient Kitchenettes
Every floor plan (for independent and assisted living) comes with its own kitchenette, so you can make home-cooked meals whenever you wish. It's important to keep up with your nutrition, and it'll be easier when you're in control of what goes into your food. Plus, cooking is a fun hobby, and it can motivate you to eat better.
You don't always have to work so hard though. The floor plans also come with microwaves, so you can heat up leftovers on days when you have less energy.
Whatever option you choose, you can safely plate up your food on the gorgeous and sturdy granite countertops. As part of our aging-in-place design, there's also resilient wood-look plank flooring in the kitchens, so you don't have to worry about slipping on smoother flooring.
Or you can take a night off from cooking and head over to our Sensations dining room. Our chefs prepare nutritious yet tasty dishes, which you can eat while receiving excellent table service. Since they serve up anything from international items to hometown classics, it may just inspire more creativity in your own kitchenette.
Wide Bathrooms
According to Verywell Health, most people urinate 6-7 times a day; add in other bathroom needs (such as showering, getting ready, brushing your teeth, etc.), and we spend a lot of time getting in and out of the bathroom.
This is why having a wide bathroom is a must. This is especially true if you have mobility issues and require more room to orient yourself.
Plus, a wide bathroom design makes the room feel larger and less claustrophobic. That way, you can easily have a relaxing space in your bathroom.
Washer and Dryer
One of the best independent living apartment features that we have is a washer and dryer right in your apartment. You only have to take a few steps to put your load in, start it, and then put it into the dryer. This eliminates the need for a large trek across the property to do and check on your laundry.
Don't worry about doing too many chores here, though. We offer regular housekeeping services so that both your apartment and the entire community are clean and pristine, all without you having to exert yourself.
Large Living Areas
You'll be spending a lot of time in your apartment, so it's essential that you don't feel cramped. Our floor plans were carefully designed so that key rooms and features are grouped together, which leaves large living areas. With this smart layout, you can leave it as empty as you want so your apartment feels bigger, or you can bring your own furnishings to make it feel more like home.
Of course, the accommodations come with plenty of windows to let in natural light, which can help make the space feel larger. However, if you ever feel like it's too bright or hot, there are easy-to-use window blinds to shut out the sun.
In addition, some floor plans also have patios. This gives you a private outdoor space where you can get fresh air and sunshine without having to go out into the community.
Emergency Call Response System
Older adults are more prone to falls and accidents, and they get injured more easily too. Quick medical attention is key, but if you live alone, it can be hours until someone discovers you.
Our apartments have emergency call response systems for your safety. With a wearable device (like a pendant or wristband), you can press a button instantly if you fall and can't get up. The wearable will be connected to a base station, which then dispatches appropriate assistance promptly.
Other Amenities in Our Community
Our apartment design is already spectacular, but that's not all that Discovery Village Melbourne offers. You've already seen what you can enjoy at our Sensations dining room, but what else?
The following are available for you to use:
- Concierge
- Arts and crafts rooms
- Baily's Bistro and media center
- Legend's club and bar
- Discovery Silver Cinema movie theater
- Hair grooming services
- Discovery Zone library
- External garden patios
- Outdoor heated therapy pool (complete with cabanas)
- Wellness area
- Fitness area
We aim to make your life as maintenance-free as possible!
Be Spoiled By Our Apartment Design
Now you've gotten a close look at our apartment design, which caters specifically to older adults of all mobility levels. You'll get your own kitchenette, as well as a washer and dryer. You'll also benefit from an emergency call response system.
Combine the above with our community's other amenities, and you can truly live a resort-like lifestyle. It'll make the move here a no-brainer!
Get in touch with us now to hear more about senior living in Melbourne, FL. Discovery Village Melbourne has SHINE memory care, a research and science-based program for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's.