insideKENT Magazine issue 94 - January2020 | Page 150

W H AT ’ S N OT TO L OV E A B O U T A RETIREMENT VILLAGE? Emerson Park - the latest in luxury care THE START OF A NEW YEAR IS ALL ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS AND HOW LIFE CAN BE IMPROVED. WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME BUYER OR SOMEONE IN RETIREMENT LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE TO A MORE MANAGEABLE PROPERTY, MOVING TO A NEW HOUSE CAN OFTEN BE TOP OF THIS LIST. FOR THOSE IN RETIREMENT THERE’S NOW MORE CHOICE THAN EVER. For those in retirement there’s now more choice than ever. With the growth in retirement villages it’s now not just about moving to a better sized property but also about moving to a friendly and caring community where your property and gardens are maintained for you. One such retirement village is Emerson Park, in Hextable, Kent, who have an open day on Saturday 25th January (10am – 4pm) so that visitors can learn more about the appeal of such a community. Paul Hart, manager at Emerson Park commented, “Many people have the precon- ceived idea that retirement apartments are small pokey flats with very little or no support and facilities. This certainly isn’t the case at Emerson Park; large well-designed apartments with the very highest quality specification are complimented with luxury amenities such as the Club House Room where you can meet friends for a coffee or enjoy a 3-course meal, obviously after enjoying a G&T in the bar first! You can keep in shape in the gym, be pampered in the hair and beauty salon or enjoy a good film in the cinema. Or why not take up a new hobby? Our dedicated Events & Activities team arrange a whole host of social events tailored around the interests of the people living here.” As well as having all these facilities on your doorstep a move to such a retirement community not only means you can enjoy the independence of a new home but also live without the worry of the ongoing upkeep and maintenance associated with an older property. As well as this is the support system which is available at certain retirement developments and one Paul was keen to explain. “It’s not only the apartment and facilities which people are buying into at Emerson Park, but also the services. Our driver will provide scheduled trips, either to the local supermarket or to places of interest such as National Trust properties or a theatre trip. Our gardeners and maintenance team will ensure the site looks its best throughout the year. Plus, all apartments have the reassurance of an emergency call system which are answered by members of staff who are on-site 24-hours a day.” Emerson Park also has the added reassurance of its very own care home on-site, Emerson Grange, which provides the very best residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent or short-term basis. And forget what you think about care homes, Emerson Grange is more like a high-end hotel. For further information on Emerson Park call 01322 515392 or visit www.cinnamoncc.com/emersonpark