Go Solo or Go Social: How Independent Living at Lakewood Gives You Freedom of Choice

Choosing an independent living community is about more than floorplans and features. Choosing a community is about finding a place that fits your way of life – and makes room for new experiences too.

There will be many things to consider as you explore what places to visit – pricing, setting, amenities – but one thing is true for every person or couple who moves to independent living: the freedom of choice.

So Much to Do, So Much Time – and Space

Making the move to a senior living community is a significant life change. Maybe you’re downsizing from a 5-bedroom country home to a 2-bedroom apartment, or you’re moving from a suburban townhouse to a cottage. Either way, a change in the size and layout of your living quarters will require adjustments. 

But as you leave behind the maintenance, repairs, and financial unpredictability of home ownership, you’ll have more time to pursue hobbies, build friendships, and participate in a variety of social engagements. 

With beautifully maintained grounds – 128 wooded acres, to be exact – Lakewood’s campus is in a peaceful, residential setting that’s still close to the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia. Whether you spend all your time exploring Lakewood’s programming and property, or you choose a mix of on- and off-campus experiences, the choice is yours.

In the Mood for Solitude

We often think of senior living communities as places that are buzzing with activity, places where older adults spend their retirement years socializing around the dinner table, attending lectures or concerts, or doing a swim class. But what if you or your spouse prefer a healthy amount of downtime?

Social butterflies will certainly find a variety of ways to connect with neighbors and make new friends at Lakewood. But those who prefer a quiet evening with a good book or a simple garden walk alone? They’re welcome too, and they’ll find common areas and apartment spaces devoted to solo time.

With the time-consuming responsibilities of home maintenance, cooking, and cleaning off the table, there’s room for both. And for couples who need a balance between socializing and solitude, Lakewood offers the opportunity to reach out, retreat and recharge, and reinvent their lifestyle – individually and together.

Creating a Lifestyle On Your Terms

Retirement living isn’t just about convenience or downsizing – it’s about expanding access to new experiences, reviving old pastimes, and fostering the growth of new and old friendships.

Perhaps you had a manageable home but were limited in social engagement after long-time neighbors moved away. Maybe you enjoyed the suburban setting when your kids were growing up, but now, you find yourself seeking something more secluded. 

What makes a certain senior living community the right place to call home is different depending on who you ask and what they value most. However, the beauty of a vibrant place like Lakewood is the ability to choose. Choose gardening. Choose museum trips. Choose poetry readings. Choose coffee on the patio.    

Come Grow With Us

Lakewood is growing and expanding each year. If you don’t consider yourself extremely outgoing, don’t rule it out: consider it a sign of the thriving community within, representing a spectrum of people who participate in every scheduled activity and some who don’t participate in any. 

No matter how many apartments, cottages, and hybrid homes there are on Lakewood’s 128-acre campus, each living space is a blank canvas – ready for the individual or couple to bring their unique tastes, preferences, and character to give it color and texture.

Come see our community and picture yourself here. Call or contact us to schedule a visit.