FAQs
about Cascades Verdae
What distinguishes Cascades Verdae from other retirement communities in the area?
Simply put, we are the largest continuing care retirement community in South Carolina. With an ideal location near downtown Greenville, we are the cornerstone of the exclusive Verdae master-planned, mixed-use community. Our tranquil, wooded setting complements our metropolitan advantages because it offers the best of both worlds – peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to find great entertainment when you want it.
Cascades commitment to wellness and combining it with everyday life is another reason we stand out. We’ve committed the resources, research and staff to lead our area and our industry in total wellness. With our research partner, Wake Forest University and the J. Paul Sticht Center, we are finding better ways for people to live healthy and higher quality lives.
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
A continuing care retirement community (or CCRC as it is commonly called) is a community designed to give people a supportive network while they transition through their senior years. CCRCs contain all levels of retirement and long term care: independent living, assisted living, typically Alzheimer’s care and skilled nursing.
The difference at Cascades is…we want people to live independently for the rest of their lives and never have to experience healthcare. To do so, we’ve incorporated an exciting but invigorating wellness program, provide exceptional food (with healthy options), supportive services in our Members' homes and actively encourage our Members to take advantage of the social events, the parties, the educational seminars and live their life to the fullest.
Like most CCRCs, we offer healthcare services as well – assisted living, Alzheimer’s and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Our community is staffed with caregivers and team members who live by the golden rule: “Treat others as they wish to be treated.” Independent cottages – independent villas – assisted living – Alzheimer’s care – skilled nursing – rehabilitation can all be found in our continuing care retirement community.
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Who owns Cascades Verdae?
Cascades Verdae is owned and managed by Senior Living Communities, an industry leader for more than 23 years. Headquartered in Charlotte, the company serves 12 retirement communities throughout the Southeast and Midwest.
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What types of residences are offered at Cascades Verdae?
24 floor plans in independent living alone. 17 different villa floor plans plus 7 cottage plans. You can choose from charming two- and three-bedroom cottage homes or spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom villa homes.
One bedroom apartments and suites are available in assisted living, as well as suites in Alzheimer’s care and skilled nursing / rehabilitation.
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What on-site activities are available?
Cascades was designed to enhance the social life and overall lives of its Members. That said, if you can think it, you can just about do it here. Members participate in daily recreational and educational activities, social events, ballroom dancing and more.
We’ve got an art studio where our Members sculpt, paint and create. We house a woodworking studio for building, carving and learning. Our Wellness Center (well showcased on this site) contains an aerobics studio, a heated indoor pool for exercise or lap swimming, sauna, hot tub and even a massage parlor.
We’ve got a theater in the middle of the clubhouse with stadium seating. Movies, old and new, are shown on a regular basis. Every seat is a good seat! Every kernel of popcorn’s tasty!
We’ve got a pub in the clubhouse where our Members toss darts, shoot pool, play cards, catch the latest ballgame, or simply drink and talk the talk. Plus, each wing of our villa homes have their own card and craft room that’s perfect for family gatherings, a meeting of the book club or gathering the neighbors for a quick game of cards.
Or if you prefer a quieter activity, we also have a nice reading room and library just off the main parlor.
Our Internet center is complete with a number of computer stations so that Members who want to learn how to use the Internet or simply want to check their e-mail have a great place to sit, type and read.
Don’t forget, just outside Cascades Verdae, you can also enjoy golf, tennis, museums, shopping and sightseeing. Plus Greenville has a tremendously affordable but quality theatre scene – plays, musicals and opera all just downtown.
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What is available in the Wellness Program?
The Wellness Center contains a heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, aerobics studio, cardiovascular and strength training equipment, locker rooms and a salon (barber shop is just down the hall for the gentlemen).
Members are welcome to use the Wellness Center on their own or they can join any number of classes being offered throughout the day and week. There are classes for all ability and experience levels including Pilates, tai chi, chair exercise, endurance training and balance enhancement. Our Wellness Coordinator is also available to assist Members with individual exercises and routines, too.
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Is health care provided on site?
As noted above, healthcare and wellness programs are provided by a highly skilled staff within the Cascades community. The Wellness Program is included in your monthly service fee.
Members who require special assistance have priority access to Linville Courts at Cascades Verdae, which features 48 assisted living, 24 memory care and 44 skilled nursing private suites. For emergency care, there are two full-service hospitals and a growing choice of fine physician practices nearby.
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