Highland Springs Priority List Members Plan with Confidence

Steve Guckenheimer lived a little over a mile away from where Highland Springs, an Erickson Senior Living community in North Dallas, Tex., was initially constructed in 2006.

"Every time they built a new building, I'd visit," he recalls, not feeling quite ready to move at the time.

Fast forward ten years, Steve and his wife Marsha were seriously considering a move to senior living. Remembering that community down the street, Steve knew what their next step was.

"I decided I'd join the Priority List because I saw the perks," says Steve, pointing to members' exclusive access to on-campus amenities and invites to social events. "It was a real incentive for coming over. I got to know a lot of people, and it was so much fun. But the real incentive was that Marsha just didn't want to cook anymore."

Thanks to their Priority List status, it didn't take long for the couple to realize that Highland Springs was the community for them. Now, they're enjoying activities and meals with new friends--without the cooking or clean up!

Living the life

Shortly after joining the Priority List, Steve and Marsha started receiving invitations to informational and social events happening on campus.

"We enjoyed all of the brunches and dinners we were invited to," Steve notes.

The couple also gained access to the community's amenities, including the state-of-the-art fitness center.

"I had a fitness membership, but when I learned that Highland Springs' fitness center was available to Priority List members, I canceled my membership and started working out at Highland Springs every afternoon," he recalls. "That was a no-brainer."

Another perk that Priority List members enjoy is the opportunity to sign up for the Live the Life program--an overnight experience in a furnished residence with an open invitation to participate in clubs and activities and dine with current residents.

"Marsha and I celebrated our anniversary with the Live the Life program," says Steve. "We came over, had dinner, spent the night. We had a ball! We acted like we were in a five-star hotel. We especially enjoyed the meals because we met so many interesting people."

Sales Director Christina Christie notes that the Priority List is a game changer for many prospective residents.

"There is nothing like being able to ‘test drive' a community before making the commitment to move," she says. "Priority List members can truly get to know--and love--our community before reserving a residence."

A smooth move

With their sights set on Highland Springs, Steve and Marsha turned their attention to finding their ideal floor plan, packing their belongings, and selling their house.

As Priority List members, they had help every step of the way, thanks to complimentary support from the community's planning and moving professionals. They chose to enlist the help of a preferred real estate agent and a moving company.

"It was very successful," Steve says. "The movers that we chose had a promise that, after they moved us in, we would feel like we were at home. And that was absolutely true. When we finally sat down to relax and watch television that first night, it was just like we were back in our house, only better."

The right decision

Reflecting on their journey to Highland Springs, Steve and Marsha credit the Priority List for solidifying their decision.

"Having the Priority List benefits really did help us make our decision," says Steve, noting that the refundable deposit was the icing on the cake. "You just sign up and there's a money-back guarantee. What's the risk? It was a win-win across the board."

"The onetime $1,000 deposit is applied to the entrance deposit for your residence or will be fully refunded, should you ultimately decide to move somewhere else," explains Christie.

The Priority List is much more than a waiting list. If you're eager to learn more about and experience Highland Springs' vibrant, carefree lifestyle, becoming a member is the best next step.

"Even though I knew from the outset that I wanted to be at Highland Springs, I went to all the other retirement communities," notes Steve. "There were many reasons why we said no to all the others and yes to Highland Springs--and moved in!"

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