Ann's Choice Priority List Members Plan with Confidence

You've earned your retirement years! Whether you want to relax with a good book or pick up a new hobby, it's important to find an environment that best supports your goals for retirement. 

Determined to find the perfect place to pursue a vibrant lifestyle, Bill and Linda Rech of Warminster, Pa., began researching retirement communities eight years ahead of their planned move. 

Part of their research included joining the Priority List at Ann's Choice, an Erickson Senior Living community in Bucks County, Pa., as well as lists at other communities they were considering.

"We knew that one day, we would retire and move to a retirement community, so it just made sense to join the lists," explains Linda. "It gave you a place in line so that when you made the decision to move, you weren't all the way at the bottom [waiting for an available residence]. You could move in sooner."

Thanks to their thorough research, Bill and Linda have been thriving at Ann's Choice since their 2023 move. In fact, they wish they had made the move earlier. 

"Do it sooner rather than later!" says Bill. "We probably should have done it two to three years sooner because it really has changed my life."

Perks of the Priority List

Joining the Priority List at Ann's Choice offered many benefits for the couple, including an overnight experience in a furnished suite.

"You could do things at the community--stay overnight, talk to people," Bill says. "We never stayed the night or were left on our own at any other communities, except for Ann's Choice. We got an unvarnished view of what was going on and a great feel for the community."

Their Priority List status also granted them invitations to exclusive social and informational events and access to on-campus amenities. 

"A great aspect of joining the Priority List is that you can utilize the community amenities as if you already live here," says Sales Director Ryan Doherty. "It's our way of empowering our Priority List members to dip their feet into the community."

With so many opportunities at their fingertips, Bill and Linda took advantage of their time on the Priority List. 

"We loved being on the Priority List!" says Linda. "When we'd come over here, we'd meet and talk to different people. We learned so much. It was very helpful." 

"We met people for dinner so when we moved in, we already knew people. Being on the Priority List made you feel like you were part of the community already," Bill adds. 

A smooth move

Sold on the community's vibrant lifestyle, the Rechs reached out to Lisa Sicilia, planning and moving consultant for Ann's Choice, to prepare for their move--another perk of the Priority List. 

"Lisa came to our house and helped us with what we could take," recalls Bill. "She created a furniture layout for our new home, and it looks exactly as she laid it out on the plan."

Bill and Linda also got to work with a real estate agent and moving company recommended by Ann's Choice, thanks to their Priority List status. 

Doherty notes that this planning and moving support is instrumental for many retirees interested in moving to the community. 

"Most retirees have been in their house for 40 or 50 years, so many future residents don't know where to start," Doherty explains. "But Lisa and our preferred vendors hold their hand every step of the way."

Risk-free research

Whether you just started your research or are already envisioning living at Ann's Choice, joining the Priority List is the way to go. 

"Priority List members get right of first refusal on their choice of available floor plans, so joining early is a plus," says Doherty. "And you don't have to know what residence you want before you join. We can help you narrow down those options."

He adds, "Plus, it's completely risk free!" The onetime $1,000 deposit gets applied to the entrance deposit for your residence or it will be fully refunded, if you ultimately decide to move somewhere else.

"There's absolutely nothing to lose by joining the Priority List; only so much more to gain," Doherty says.

Invest in your future self at Ann's Choice. From top-notch amenities to affordable, maintenance-free residences, you are sure to live your retirement to the fullest. Request more information today!