Convenient Amenities and Services Make All the Difference

With over a dozen amenities included in the plans for Emerson Lakes, an Erickson Senior Living community under construction in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., it will be easy for future residents to lead vibrant, engaging lifestyles.

"Studies have shown that staying active supports overall well-being and helps people live independently longer," says Adam Zubowsky, the community's sales director. "As a result, Emerson Lakes was designed to ensure our residents will have access to as many activities as possible."

And, with many amenities just steps from each home, residents can explore new hobbies and take classes with friends whenever they desire.

"Unlike living in a house, where you might be a 15-minute drive away from the nearest gym or restaurant, Emerson Lakes will be rich with opportunities to engage with others right at home," Zubowsky explains.

So many options
For fitness enthusiasts, there's no need to drive to the gym, nor is a membership required.

Coral Ridge, the first clubhouse planned for Emerson Lakes, will boast an impressive fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment including Matrix treadmills, Echelon bikes, an Echelon rower, an ergometer for upper body workouts, and a strength circuit.

The fitness center will be staffed with professional trainers and fitness coordinators to help guide residents on the equipment and develop exercise plans they can follow on a regular basis.

In addition, there will be an assortment of fitness classes--held in the indoor studio and on the outdoor courtyard--focusing on balance, yoga, and line dancing, just to name a few.

For those who prefer the water, Emerson Lakes will have an aquatics center with a 25-meter outdoor pool, complete with lap lanes. Water aerobics classes, which have proven to be popular at other Erickson Senior Living communities, will be offered as well.

And for people with a competitive spirit, games at the community's two outdoor pickleball courts and two bocce courts are sure to please. Or sit back, chat with new friends, and cheer on your neighbors!

Step by step
Another pastime of many Erickson Senior Living residents is to stroll along community walking paths and take in sights like ornate ponds, flower gardens, foliage, and some of the area's beautiful wildlife.

With meticulous landscaping and peaceful lakes planned for Emerson Lakes' 46-acre campus, future residents are sure to enjoy this activity as well.  

And because Emerson Lakes is nestled within the master planned Lakewood Ranch community on Florida's West Coast, residents will be able to extend their daily walks to visit the area's three developed town centers, where shops, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes can be found.

On your terms
For some retirees living in their houses, grocery shopping for the week and getting to a doctor's appointment can be a hassle--especially when you have to brave the Florida heat or showers.

With multiple restaurants and a medical center right on campus, Emerson Lakes has been designed to promote independence, so you can easily check off those to-do list items--or get rid of them completely.

Because Erickson Senior Living's monthly service package includes a meal plan of choice, many residents forgo grocery shopping and, instead, dine at community restaurants for lunch and dinner. The variety of fresh, delicious dishes prepared by expert chefs in Emerson Lakes' restaurants will please every palate.

There will also be an on-site medical center, staffed with medical professionals experienced in senior health care, open for flu shots, sick visits, and primary care.

And thanks to the climate-controlled walkways that connect all buildings on campus, weather won't have an impact on residents' busy schedules.

"The weather won't keep our residents from seeing their doctor, exercising in the fitness center, participating in their favorite activities, or attending programs and events in the community," Zubowsky says.

Proactive planning
If you've always envisioned maintaining an active lifestyle in retirement, Zubowsky recommends joining Emerson Lakes' Priority List.

In addition to gaining right of first refusal on available floor plans, members receive exclusive community updates, like when new residence buildings are coming, and invitations to social and educational events.

"Emerson Lakes is already over 80% reserved in its first phase of construction. If you want to move in around the anticipated 2026 opening date, the Priority List can help," says Zubowsky. "Retirees are planning ahead so they can live independently and enjoy all that the community has to offer!"

To learn more about independent senior living at Emerson Lakes, request your free brochure to get the scoop on amenities, floor plans, and so much more.