Frequently Asked Questions / FAQs

Q. How does Princeton Windrows differ from other retirement communities? Is it considered an active adult retirement community or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)?

A. Princeton Windrows is so unique that we have termed “Enhanced Retirement Living” to describe the lifestyle at this community. Many people have found the concept very appealing. They explain that they want to remain in control of their own lives. They discuss the importance of each resident’s sense of responsibility and their strong desire to own their own home. Princeton Windrows is often described as an active adult retirement community with the beautiful amenities that go along with a luxury community, and with enhanced services such as club-style dining, health and wellness, housekeeping, and more.

Furthermore, Princeton Windrows operates under the firm belief of the concept of unbundled services. By choosing Princeton Windrows, residents remain in charge of their own lives. Residents live as they wish within a retirement community that offers the flexibility to pick, choose, and pay for only the services they required. Most importantly, because Princeton Windrows does not include the cost of medical care in your monthly fee, the resident maintains control of this delivery service. By not subsidizing others’ healthcare services, as in a CCRC concept, our residents are in control of their own futures.

Q. What types of services and amenities can I expect at Princeton Windrows?

A. Club-style select dining, housekeeping, landscaping, property maintenance and security are all provided meaning you can come and go as you please and you can spend your time on things you enjoy, rather than on household tasks. Amenities include indoor pool and spa, computer center, fitness center, walking trails, greenhouse, garden areas to name a few.

The Wellness Center provides healthcare programming and services that foster wellbeing and choice, acting as the backbone of the community’s healthcare programs. A variety of physicians and specialists hold regular office hours on-site. A registered nurse is on-site at the center every day of the week and there is an emergency call system in every residence. The Wellness Center presents a variety of seminars, clinics and classes, all supporting its philosophy of its pro-active wellness approach which nurtures independence and choice. Princeton Windrows also has priority access agreements with assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities for if and when our residents need a higher level of care in the future and will help facilitate such a transition if needed.

Q. Does Princeton Windrows offer healthcare to its residents?

A. Princeton Windrows houses a Wellness Center, what has been structured with care and sensitivity to provide residents every opportunity to live independently and remain healthy. Unlike a CCRC, Princeton Windrows offers unbundled services. This means we do not include the cost of healthcare the monthly fee. You remain in control of the delivery and the cost of healthcare by not subsidizing others’ healthcare services; you are the one in charge of your own lifestyle and choices.

Q. Tell me more about your Wellness Center. What is its primary purpose?

A. To facilitate the delivery of healthcare services, our Wellness Center has an on-site registered nurse – available seven days per week for routine examinations and screenings. Administrative and security staff trained in emergency care provides additional support. If you so choose, you may receive healthcare services in your own home. If needed, we can facilitate your transition into assisted living, rehabilitation or skilled nursing care, all of which with whom we have priority access agreements. Or residents can choose their own. Whichever they choose, we will support them in their decision.

The Wellness Center offers classes, lectures, and programs to its residents – all focusing on wellness, retaining independence and information to keep the mind, spirit and body healthy, vital and active. A number of qualified local physicians and specialists hold regular office hours on site.

Q. How is the delivery of these services determined? And by whom?

A. In a CCRC, it is the sole discretion of the organization to determine what the most appropriate environment is for an individual. At Princeton Windrows, it’s your choice. We support your decision to stay at home as long as possible. We can help you to receive healthcare services in your own home. However, if you decide that is no longer in your best interest, we can also facilitate your transition into assisted living, skilled nursing or rehabilitation. Princeton Windrows has priority access to many reputable communities in the immediate area.