| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Do you enjoy reading and socializing? Discussing fiction or nonfiction? Exploring the big ideas of the day? Joining a book club might be for you! It has been estimated that 5 million Americans belong to book discussion groups. These book lovers gather to discuss common texts every few weeks. Some… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living
Beth became a member of the Springmoor team in January 1996. Typically, we enjoy mild weather in Raleigh, but Hurricane Fran hit that fall. Flooding—combined with downed trees and power lines—prevented some staff from reaching our campus. Beth made it to work somehow. She proceeded to hang drapes and… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Founded in 1984, Springmoor was the first full-service retirement community to open in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and hail from all parts of the country. Regardless of where they were born or what they did for a living, they tend to be community-minded people who… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Now that the hectic holiday season is over, you may find yourself looking forward to a quieter January and the opportunity to read some good books. The Springmoor library has a number of recent additions, some of which are on Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. Mitch Albom, author of… Read More
| Community, Continuing Care, General, Independent Living
Originally from Graniteville, South Carolina, Brandon’s first job at age 15 was washing dishes at Cumberland Village, a nearby retirement community. He had planned to pursue a career in hospitality and hotel management. After discovering how rewarding it was to build long-term relationships with the residents, he decided he wanted… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Health, Independent Living
Our fall 2021 calendar of events and activities is so packed with fun options that residents have to pick and choose. No one has time to participate in everything offered! The members of our community can select from active and creative pursuits, concerts, socials, lectures on wide-ranging topics, and… Read More
| Active Seniors, Continuing Care, General, Independent Living
Let’s take a pragmatic look at the costs of living in a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) versus the costs of staying in your house. You might be surprised to find that a CCRC, also called a Life Care Community, may cost the same or less than staying at… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, Continuing Care, Family, Gardening, General, Independent Living
Your options for retirement living abound, and there are many factors such as services, location, and expenses to consider. Resident Judy Grant shares that she looked online at some other communities, but that choosing Springmoor for retirement living was a “no-brainer.” “It was just a question of getting on the… Read More
| Active Seniors, Community, Continuing Care, General, Independent Living
You get more at a CCRC! Like many CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities), Springmoor is an entrance fee community. Your one-time payment provides you with access to all of our services, amenities, and facilities, as well as a full continuum of healthcare. You have guaranteed residence for life… Read More
