Mature Living
Senior Living at its Best
With top-notch retirement facilities, as well as limitless recreation opportunities, Western NC is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country. The mountain retirement communities strive to offer all the comforts of home, as well as peerless medical care and amenities.
While at first glance Western NC’s appeal may be aligned with only its temperate climate, friendly residents, and convenient location in the mountains, a closer look at the region reveals so much more.
“The mountains offer moderate winters, beautiful summers, spring and autumn with lush, mature trees, and rolling mountains,” said a local retiree. “and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains are right here. The airport [Asheville Regional Airport] offers international flights and is easily accessed. Also, there are many cultural activities that are enjoyed year round. The options are endless.”
Remember thinking about going back to school to obtain that degree someday? A myriad of continuing educational opportunities exist for those who want to work toward a degree or take classes for the sheer enjoyment of learning. Seniors may attend any of our many colleges and universities, including UNC-Asheville, Western Carolina University, Asheville-Buncombe Tech and Brevard College—their doors swing open to students of all ages. The region’s many community colleges also offer a plethora of continuing education classes that may be of interest to you.
Legacy Lakes
Located on 112 rolling acres, Legacy at Mills River is a new continuing care retirement community that combines maintenance free ownership with the security of state-of-the-art healthcare and a lifestyle focus on wellness and opportunity.
With an enticing menu of services and amenities, such as top-floor dining, wine cellar, chapel, bank, and wellness center, Legacy is setting a new standard of excellence and answering the need for more flexibility in ownership.
Convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville and Brevard, our community affords residents all the benefits of the tri-county area have to offer.
Legacy at Mills River is currently accepting pre-sale reservations and adding to the list of Priority Members. Call to find out more about our program, residential options and how to reserve your legacy for today and tomorrow. See our ad on the adjacent page.
According to the Retirement Living Information Center, “in the last few years colleges and universities have become increasingly involved in the development of retirement communities on or near their campuses. Also, the existing retirement communities have developed relationships with the educational institutions that allow residents to take advantage of a stimulating environment for life-long learning, and enjoy certain campus cultural, entertainment and sporting activities.”
WNC’s prime location, and the bevy of colleges and universities, definitely provides plenty of options for entertainment, culture and sports.
WNC is known as a golfer’s paradise, and golf enthusiasts from all over challenge their skills on the area’s many well-known courses.
Outdoorsmen also will find plenty to do in Blowing Rock. They can fish or canoe in the area’s numerous streams and lakes, hike or ride the local trails, hit the slopes during the winter, and tee off just about any time of the year.
“This area has mild weather patterns, usually without extremes for long periods of time,” said a resident. “Our entertainment opportunities appeal to a wide range of tastes. We are fortunate to have sports venues, cultural events, historic enrichment, and scenic vistas from the mountains. Our location makes us accessible to everything North Carolina has to offer.”