Morada Temple: Independent Senior Living in Temple, TX
Situated in Bell County, Texas, about 65 miles southwest of Austin, Temple, TX, is a beautiful city surrounded by natural landscapes and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities. It also boasts a vibrant community and a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. All these positive attributes have made the "Wildflower Capital of Texas" an attractive option for independent seniors seeking an active and fulfilling retirement.
And senior-friendly it is. According to the latest data published by Neilsberg.com, over 13 thousand adults 65 and older call Temple home, accounting for 15.12% of the city's population.
Morada Temple, our warm and inclusive independent living community, is at the heart of it all.
Our kind and caring team has shared insights into our Morada independent living and active retirement community in this guide. Read on to discover what we offer that makes us your premier retirement destination.
Independent Living Made Social and Maintenance-Free
Active, self-reliant older adults will find Morada Temple's independent senior lifestyle options perfect for their needs and wants. While our residents may be getting by on years, they can still care for themselves. They can perform all activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, be it bathing, feeding, or medication management.
One thing that makes us positively different from living at home (and, for many seniors, alone) is that our Temple, TX, senior living community always works hard to ensure our residents never feel alone or isolated. We also minimize their daily anxieties and worries by allowing and empowering them to live a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Social Living for Older Adults
The American Red Cross says there's a link between social isolation and loneliness and increased risk for chronic health conditions. From heart disease to stroke, type 2 diabetes, and mental health problems like depression and anxiety, feeling and being socially isolated and lonely can make older adults more susceptible to these health woes.
Enter Morada Temple, our inclusive and welcoming independent living community in Temple, TX. We proudly offer many exclusive senior living programs, including our daily senior living activities and events
Our full-time activities director strives to carefully plan and curate a robust and dynamic senior-centric activities and events calendar, ensuring various opportunities for varying preferences. Either way, we've designed many of the experiences to be in groups, encouraging and fostering socialization among our residents.
Here are some examples of the engaging and enriching social activities and events we do in our independent living community in Temple, TX:
- Senior-friendly group exercises
- Coffee time with friends
- Rousing games like Bingo, Rummikub, dominoes, and poker
- Live entertainment
- Movie time
- Arts and crafts classes
- Mixing and mingling
Our community also has a professional yet kind and caring team available 24/7. Our team's presence can further help avert feelings of loneliness or social isolation in our residents, as it gives them peace of mind, knowing they can call someone if and when needed, such as during an emergency.
Maintenance-Free Lifestyle That Promotes More Enrichment
According to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, homeownership costs have risen considerably. Increasing mortgages and non-mortgage expenses (e.g., property taxes, utilities, maintenance, and home insurance) have resulted in more homeowners becoming cost-burdened. And among those hardest hit by the upward trend are older homeowners (aged 65 and over).
At Morada Temple, you can worry less about homeownership and many of the costs associated with it. For starters, we'll handle many tedious chores on your behalf, such as:
- Complete senior apartment home maintenance
- Landscaping and lawn maintenance
- Bi-weekly housekeeping
- Weekly flat linen laundering
We've also included the utilities in the package, whether you choose one of the spacious, well-appointed suites, cottages, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment homes at Morada Temple.
As we take care of all those mundane tasks for our older residents, we free up more of their time. They can then use this for more engaging, enriching activities that matter most to them.
For example, seniors can spend time in nature in one or more of the over 65 parks and 20+ trails managed by the City of Temple's Parks department. They're also free to attend more informative classes or engage in other social, physical, and recreational activities.
Convenience and Comfort Abound
At Morada Temple, our active, independent seniors enjoy freedom, choosing what they want to do or activities to engage in for the day. For example, they can decide to whip up delicious, nutritious meals in the comfort and privacy of the kitchen or kitchenette of their suite, cottage, or apartment home. After all, in our senior living community, all floor plans come with community-provided appliances.
However, we also know that preparing meals at least three times a day, every day, can be pretty time-consuming and laborious, even for active seniors. As such, we ensure our residents have convenient access to delicious, gourmet dining experiences.
Our community takes pride in its full-service restaurant dining service. We have talented and experienced culinary team members who are experts in diverse menu options, from bistro fare to gourmet cuisine.
We have many other on-site amenities and services that make things more convenient and comfortable for our residents. Some of these include:
- A well-equipped fitness center where residents can engage in wellness programs and fun exercise classes
- A heated outdoor pool
- Well-maintained walking paths
- A full-service beauty salon and barber shop
- A well-stocked library
Plus, we have a friendly concierge team. They're always available and happy to help our residents with tasks and chores. Whether it's to make restaurant reservations, purchase event tickets, or mail and receive parcels, they can help with all these (and more!).
Enjoy Your Golden Years to the Fullest at Morada Temple
Morada Temple is a beautiful, warm, and welcoming independent living community in Temple, TX. Here, you or your aging loved one can enjoy freedom and autonomy while having peace of mind knowing that kind, caring professionals are available 24/7 to assist in any way. From our spacious, well-appointed living spaces to our many senior living programs and high-quality on-site amenities, we can help you live life to the fullest.
So, if you're ready to make the most of your golden years, we invite you to call us today and tour our community. We look forward to helping you discover why area seniors have chosen us as their retirement haven. Don't forget to ask us about our promotional offers, too!