CHARLOTTE IS BECOMING A POPULAR RETIREMENT DESTINATION. THE AREA S OPTIONS ARE ABUNDANT AND RANGE FROM ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES TO NURSING CARE

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1 CHARLOTTE IS BECOMING A POPULAR RETIREMENT DESTINATION. THE AREA S OPTIONS ARE ABUNDANT AND RANGE FROM ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES TO NURSING FACILITIES.

2 CARRIAGE CLUB CHARLOTTE Great retirement living means upsizing your life without downsizing your lifestyle. At Carriage Club Charlotte, you ll find all the comforts of single-family living without the hassles of home maintenance. Carriage Club is a full-scale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering independent living, personalized assisted living, Alzheimer s and dementia care, and rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Centrally located on 44 acres of southeast Charlotte s most beautiful property with two beautiful lakes, the Carriage Club is the only rental retirement rommunity in the area that offers independent living at its finest. Our apartments and villas are spacious and well appointed with all the comforts of home, including: A washer and dryer in every apartment Fresh and delicious chef-prepared meals daily Life enrichment programs Multiple care levels Instructions for living an Optimum Life Those who need help with activities of daily living such as medications, bathing, or dressing may find personalized assisted living to be the perfect prescription, while our Clare Bridge Place specializes in Alzheimer s and dementia care. The Carriage House is for those in need of rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Although we maintain separate lifestyle and care areas, all Carriage Club residents can participate in Optimum Life, our proprietary wellness concept that helps residents balance their lives over six dimensions: emotional, social, intellectual, physical, purposeful, and spiritual. Optimum Life also dovetails with Celebrations, a monthly themed program that invites residents to dream, dare, and discover! So don t minimize your opportunities or downsize your lifestyle. Upsize your life and make it all you want it to be an Optimum Life at Carriage Club Charlotte. Call today for more information or to schedule your visit Old Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC (704) brookdaleliving.com THE CYPRESS The Cypress, located in the heart of the SouthPark area, is a continuing care retirement community offering a truly remarkable home ownership opportunity, an abundance of services and amenities, and the comfort and peace of mind of a full range of healthcare right on campus. The stylish Clubhouse overlooks 60 acres of lovely lakes, waterfalls, and landscaped gardens and hosts unparalleled opportunities for dining, entertainment, and fitness as well as enriching programs designed to enliven your mind and invigorate your body.

3 The well-designed Cypress Villas and Cottages present floor plans from 800 square feet to more than 3,600 square feet with lake and garden views, and are all maintained by The Cypress Club, inside and out. Our community allows you to enjoy the financial advantages of home ownership, the security of a debt-free community, and the protection of affordable, predictable monthly costs. We invite you to experience The Cypress and discover our unique financial safety net and the benefit of perfect homes in the perfect place Cypress Club Dr. Charlotte, NC (704) thecypress.com HOLIDAY RETIREMENT Lillian has lived all over the United States. Now eighty-five years young, Lillian calls a Holiday Retirement community home and, to her own surprise, she s never been happier. Lillian says, I never thought I could walk into a place like this and feel like it s my home, but it is. I think it s the people. They re all so friendly. I ve made great friends here and we have a lot of fun. Lillian is so busy enjoying her Holiday Retirement community that she can go an entire day without going back into her private suite. There is always something to do, and she takes full advantage of the activities and events that they have to offer. I feel like I m reliving my childhood playing cards, swimming, doing exercises, and all of these wonderful things they offer us here. We really have a good time! We have a new video game here called the Wii. I tried it out the other day and played the bowling game. I had so much fun! Her two energetic granddaughters, Lilly, twelve, and Elizabeth, ten, are also enjoying all the fun to be had. When I first moved in, I asked the managers, Can my grandchildren use the pool? and they replied, Absolutely! So the girls come over and they play, jumping in and swimming around with all of the toys. When it s time for them to get out they always ask me, Can t we stay in just a little longer, Grandma? And usually, Lillian can t help but answer, Yes! It s so nice being able to have the girls over. But then, that s just the way it is around here everyone is welcome. Visit a Holiday Retirement Community near you today! Willow Grove Idlewild Rd. Matthews, NC (704) Shad s Landing

4 Gentle Touch Caregiving Services Caring For Your Family As If They Are My Own 5101 Prosperity Church Rd. Charlotte, NC (704) Crescent Heights 240 Branchview Dr. NE Concord, NC (704) Carmel Place 5512 Carmel Rd. Charlotte, NC (704) Our Three Steps Of Service: A warm and sincere greeting Anticipation and Compliance Fond farewell Crystal J. Barnes Owner & Service provider Call today to make an appointment cjbarnes@gentletouchcaregiving.org Licensed and Bonded Our Services: Caregiving Services: Including AM care and basic household needs. Companion Services: Such as recreational outings, parks, malls and Dr. appointments. On Call Services: after work hours are available upon request. Through profitability my company will fund the great commission Deuteronomy 8:18 THE IVEY ADULT DAY The Ivey, the adult day care in south Charlotte founded by Lynn Ivey, is now a not-for-profit organization. That means The Ivey has lowered its fees while still offering a remarkable array of services for older adults in a gorgeous lodge setting. The Ivey serves older adults affected by Alzheimer s and other types of memory loss, social isolation, or physical frailty due to stroke, Parkinson s, and other similar illnesses. Each client benefits from a personal TCM_090900_GentalTouch.indd 1 8/3/09 2:37:22 PM Each fall, Wade Plantation abounds with the South s most desirable pecans. In addition to our mammoth halves and in-shell pecans, we offer Double-Dipped Chocolate, Roasted & Salted and Honey-Toasted pecans by the pound, in gift bags and decorative tins. Available in early November, our golden pecans make the perfect gift for friends, families and even the boss. To Order Call Or Visit WadePecans.com care plan that includes socialization, medical supervision, personal care, nutritious hot meals, and stimulating activities. The Ivey s family programs provide hope, guidance, support, and education to caregivers. We became a not-for-profit in response to the economy and our desire to serve a broader range of people. These services should not just be for high-income individuals. Everyone deserves the best when growing older, Ivey says. Plenty of research shows that increased socialization enriches the quality of life for every senior. Combined with our array of services, we strive to maintain or possibly improve your loved one s functioning and life expectancy. For only $60 a day, The Ivey is a warm

5 home-away-from-home for your loved one Park South Dr. Charlotte, NC (704) theivey.com SOUTHMINSTER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY When it comes to the comfort, well being, and enjoyment of its residents, Southminster, a continuing care retirement community located in the SouthPark area, has been exceeding expectations since it opened its doors in Founded by two local churches that joined together to build a community for people of all faiths, Southminster has grown into a premiere retirement community. We offer a full continuum of care that includes homes and services for approximately 350 independent residents, as well as 100 in our health center who may require assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing, says Breta O Masters, director of marketing for Southminster. With an emphasis on resident well being, Southminster makes available a full line of services, activities, and programs for those living in its community. Recent renovations include eighty-nine spacious independent living apartments, new administrative offices, and a wellness center that features a heated indoor pool, library, and chapel. Our residents have choices for how they want to live and how they want to spend their days, O Masters says. We offer a comprehensive services package here at Southminster. Residents can be just as busy as they want to be! Busy with activities that include woodworking, art classes, computer training, exercise classes, and worship opportunities. We invite you to come see for yourself what makes Southminster such a very special place Park Rd. (704) southminster.org SUMMIT PLACE OF SOUTHPARK Summit Place of SouthPark is the premier assisted living and memory care community of Charlotte and SouthPark area. Upon your arrival to Summit Place, you will experience the welcoming and homelike atmosphere. While you are walking through our community, you become part of our warm and inviting family. From our caring and dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities being provided, this is a place you would be proud to call home. Summit Place embodies the best life has to offer in so many areas that are important to all of us. Our floor plans are comfortable, with well-designed and accessible layouts. Our family-friendly atmosphere promotes an exciting, happy, and supportive environment in which you will thrive. Here at Summit Place you will enjoy the company of friends both old and new and build lifelong bonds. You will be given the opportunity to enjoy uncomplicated living and participate in a wide variety of activities. Summit Place of SouthPark will promote your achievement of obtaining your highest level of independence yet offer you customized services when you need them. Let s start with your choice of apartment layout and location. Summit Place offers a quaint and cozy studio. Or if space is your desire, try the open floor plans of our one bedroom suites. All apartments come equipped with emergency pull cords, walkin showers with grab bars, lighted multiple closets, cable and phone hookups, and much more. For your comfort, we encourage you to bring that comfortable chair, your favorite furniture pieces, and artwork to make your space unique and a place you ll call home. Bell Senior Living, a subsidiary of Steven D. Bell & Company, located in Greensboro, NC, is a privately owned company operating exceptional senior communities throughout the Southeast. Our expertise results from more than thirty years of providing quality, professional care to residents and peace of mind to their families Runnymede Ln. Charlotte, NC (704) summitplaceofsouthpark.com TRIBUTE HOMES Tribute Homes is a trusted homebuilder specializing in active adult communities in the Carolinas. Come explore your future lifestyle and check out some amazing values. Picture yourself living in two great (low-tax) South Carolina communities. First there s Edgewater, the best value in the Carolinas! This new master planned community features five neighborhoods to explore, ranging from fiftyfive-plus age restricted to golf course and waterfront living. Come play a challenging eighteen-hole golf course or fish or boat on the 3,300-acre Fishing Creek Lake. Planned amenities include the Meeting House for residents over fiftyfive and the tennis and athletic club. The best part? The value, of course! Prices start in the $120s. Come, have fun, and preserve your nest egg! Or, if you re looking for something closer to Charlotte in an active adult community, check out Lake Ridge in Tega Cay. Join friends at the 7,500-square-foot clubhouse for a social gathering or take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center. Have the grandchildren enjoy a day in the pool with water slide. If tennis or golf is your pleasure, two courts are located at the community, and the Tega Cay Golf Club is just five minutes away. Prices start in the $180s. Edgewater 2380 Catawba Ln. Lancaster, SC (803) tributehomesusa.com Lake Ridge 2332 Celandine Way Tega Cay, SC (803) tributehomesusa.com

6 CLTCM_090900_Ivey.indd 1 7/29/09 9:03:49 AM Edgewater ~ Best value in the Carolinas! Lakefront & Golf Course Living from the $120 s - $300 s 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC Golf Course, 3,300-acre Fishing Creek Lake, Tennis & Athletic Club, Lake Club & Water Park, Walking Trails To learn more, call (803) or visit Lake Ridge ~ Premier Active Adult lifestyle in Charlotte, NC Active Adult Homes from the $180 s - $250 s Parks and Walking Trails, Competition Pool with Water Slide, 7,500 square foot Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Within Walking Distance to Lake Wylie To learn more, call (803) or visit CLTCM_090900_Tribute.indd 1 7/24/09 3:15:06 PM

7 GUIDE TO CONTINUING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES * COUMMUNITY Brighton Gardens of Charlotte 6000 Park South Drive, Charlotte, NC , Carmel Place 5512 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC , Carriage Club of Charlotte 5800 Old Providence Road, Charlotte, NC , Chandler Place Retirement Community 745 Dilworth Lane, Rock Hill, SC , Churchill Senior Living Community 140 Carriage Club Drive, Mooresville, NC , Clare Bridge at Monroe Square 919 Fitzgerald Street, Monroe, NC , Concord Place 2452 Rock Hill Church Road, Concord, NC , The Cottages Dorman Road, Pineville, NC , Crescent Heights 240 Branchview Drive N.E., Concord, NC , The Cypress of Charlotte 3442 Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC , The Dorchester Dorman Road, Pineville, NC , The Gardens of Taylor Glen 3700 Taylor Glen Lane, Concord, NC , Gaston Place Assited Living 1750 Robinwoon Road, Gastonia, NC , King s Grant Retirement Community 410 King s Grant Court, Statesville, NC , Legacy Heights Senior Living Community Ballantyne Trace Court, Charlotte, NC , The Little Flower Assisted Living 8700 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC , The Manor Dorman Road, Pineville, NC , Monroe Square Assisted Living 918 Fitzgerald Street, Monroe, NC , Park Pointe Village 3025 Chesbrough Blvd, Rock Hill, SC The Pines at Davidson 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC , Plantation Estates 733 Plantation Estates Drive, Matthews, NC , Salisbury Gardens 2201 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC , Shads Landing 5101 Prosperity Road, Charlotte, NC , Sharon Towers, The Presbyterian Home at Charlotte Southminster Retirement Community 8919 Park Road, Charlotte, NC , Sterling House of Rock Hill,S.C Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC , PURCHASE NON PURCHASE ENTRANCE FEE MONTHLY FEE INDIVIDUAL LIVING ASSISTED SKILLED MEMORY a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a

8 COUMMUNITY Sunrise at Eastover 3610 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC , Sunrise on Providence 5114 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC , Sunrise at South Charlotte 5515 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC , Summit Place of South Park 2101 Runnymede Lane, Charlotte, NC , Trinity Oaks Retirement Community 728 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC , Union Park Assisted Living 1316 Patterson Street, Monroe, NC , Weddington Park 2404 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC , Westminster Towers 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC , Willow Grove Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC , Wilora Lake Lodge 6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC , PURCHASE NON PURCHASE ENTRANCE FEE MONTHLY FEE INDIVIDUAL LIVING ASSISTED SKILLED MEMORY a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a *Not intended as a comprehensive resource. Communities that did not respond to our survey could not be included. To be included in the 2010 Retirement Living Resource, please contact ext 130. Charlotte A POPULAR RETIREMENT DESTINATION Retirees are attracted by the warmer climate, as well as the desire to follow their children and retire near their grandchildren. The options are abundant and range from active retirement communities to nursing care facilities. The Charlotte magazine Retirement Living Resource Section is designed to aid our readers in their research. Make sure you are included. To advertise in Charlotte magazine s 2010 Retirement Living Resource Section, please contact Christyn Reid at ext. 130