Guiding You Every Step of the Way
Becoming a resident of Givens Highland Farms is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself and your family. Our marketing team will be with you every step of the process for a seamless move.
Information and insight designed to help older adults considering move to Givens Highland Farms
Educational information to help the adult children of seniors considering a move to Givens Highland Farms.
“This is more than a place. It’s a way of life.”
Our current senior residents repeat a familiar refrain, “I wish we had made this move sooner.”
Living at Givens Highland Farms offers peace of mind, a plan for the future, and opportunities for social, spiritual, and wellness enrichment. Our full continuum of care assures access to quality care when you need it.
The sooner you make your move, the sooner you can thoroughly enjoy all the benefits of a Life Plan Community. Make connections with like-minded new friends, try new things, or pursue the interests that you already love. When you move here as an independent living resident, you become an integral part of a retirement community with a tradition of quality and care spanning almost a half century. With the responsibilities and burdens of homeownership alleviated, you can enhance your life and contribute to your community in various meaningful ways.
As a Life Plan Community, Givens Highland Farms offers various living choices and health care services, all on one campus. Also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs, Life Plan Communities provide additional peace of mind for active seniors who appreciate the assurance of quality healthcare if and when needed.
Givens Highland Farms provides licensed and accredited independent living, services and amenities, and health services, allowing residents to create a plan for future care and financial security.
In addition to these health services, Givens Highland Farms has a Home Care program, supporting residents with additional services when they desire to remain in their homes for as long as possible. When you live at Givens Highland Farms, you can focus on enjoying the life you love rather than worrying about the details of home maintenance, chores, and future care.
Choosing how and where you want to live is a significant decision. Our team is here to help simplify the process and answer any questions you may have along the way. Here is an overview of what you can expect.
Qualifying for residency at Givens Highland Farms is simple.
After you’ve qualified, you are ready to take the following steps.
You also have access to all the amenities on campus, including an exercise studio, beauty and barbershop, woodshop, arts and crafts studio, library, winter greenhouse, community garden, and so much more.
Givens Highland Farms is a Life Plan Community providing the full continuum of care, which means you receive valuable peace of mind from knowing your assets are protected. You have a plan to receive quality healthcare in the future.
Givens Highland Farms offers three Entrance Fee options for independent living residences. Depending on your goals for your estate plan, you may choose from either a 0%, 50%, or 90% refundable Entrance Fee. Our marketing representatives will assist you in evaluating which Entrance Fee plan is right for you.
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There are many reasons to choose Givens Highland Farms. Most importantly, you'll become part of a welcoming, caring senior community where residents share their experiences, friendships, and interests.
Peace of Mind – Living at Givens Highland Farms provides peace of mind for both you and your family. You'll enjoy a safe environment with the assurance that future healthcare is available if your needs change.
Planning ahead also relieves your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during a future health event. By moving now, you've already taken control of your future and established a plan that reflects your wishes.
Maintenance-Free Living – Leave behind the responsibilities of home maintenance and enjoy more free time doing the things you love.
A Supportive Community – Surrounded by beautiful Western North Carolina mountain views, you'll discover that it's the people who truly make Givens Highland Farms special.
Exceptional Amenities – Residents enjoy a 5,000-volume library, arts and crafts studio, woodworking shop, fitness programs, resident-led clubs, hiking groups, music, poetry, and many other activities.
Life at Givens Highland Farms offers the support of a welcoming senior community along with confidence that your future care needs are planned for.
You'll have the freedom to spend your retirement however you choose. Enjoy dinner with friends, tend your garden, explore new hobbies, relax while maintenance is handled for you, or discover new interests and friendships.
Whether you prefer an active schedule or a quieter lifestyle, Givens Highland Farms gives you the flexibility to create the retirement experience that's right for you.
Moving to a Life Plan Community is an important family decision. Share openly why you're considering the move, whether it's for easier home maintenance, improved safety, healthcare planning, or greater opportunities for friendship and social engagement.
Answering your family's questions and touring the campus together can help everyone feel more comfortable. Meeting the staff and speaking with current residents often helps loved ones better understand the many benefits of the community.
When your family sees that you're confident and excited about your future, they'll likely feel reassured and supportive as well.
Givens Highland Farms is an accredited Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) offering a complete continuum of care.
Residents enjoy independent living today with the confidence that quality healthcare and additional levels of care are available on campus if their needs change in the future.
This approach provides long-term value, financial security, and peace of mind for both residents and their families.
Financial stability is one of Givens Highland Farms' highest priorities. The community is carefully governed and managed to remain financially strong while meeting its long-term commitments to residents.
Strong occupancy and an A- rating from Fitch Ratings reflect the community's financial strength, providing residents with confidence that Givens Highland Farms will continue delivering exceptional services well into the future.
Helping an aging parent or loved one make good decisions about their future can be a daunting task—perhaps even overwhelming. This Decision Guide is an educational tool to help you analyze the major factors, including well-being and safety, ongoing healthcare, and financial security.
The goal is to arrive at a decision that allows your parent or loved one to feel comfortable and happy while giving you peace of mind.
Often, you're in the best position to recognize when your parents or a loved one may be ready to consider a Life Plan Community. Signs may include difficulty maintaining a home, growing safety concerns, or becoming less socially active.
The best approach is often an honest, caring conversation that openly discusses your concerns and possible solutions. This is a common situation that many families face. The team at Givens Highland Farms is available to help guide you through these decisions with compassion, sensitivity, and respect.
The best way to know is to visit the community and meet the staff and residents. An in-person or virtual visit can provide valuable insight and confidence in your decision.
Explore the residences, amenities, and lifestyle, then spend time walking the campus, enjoying a meal, and speaking with current residents. After a few visits, you'll have a much better sense of whether Givens Highland Farms is the right fit.
As a Life Plan Community, Givens Highland Farms provides a full continuum of care, ensuring residents receive the support they need as healthcare needs change.
Additional health services are available on the same campus, allowing residents to remain in the familiar community they call home. The community's wellness philosophy emphasizes independence, dignity, choice, and providing options rather than prescribing a specific lifestyle.
Givens Highland Farms offers a safe and secure environment. Apartments and garden homes include 24-hour emergency alert systems along with fire and smoke detection.
The campus is monitored with 24/7 security surveillance and on-site security staff. Residents enjoy the freedom and confidence that comes from living in a community designed to promote both personal safety and long-term financial security.
Protecting residents' financial well-being is a top priority. Givens Highland Farms is governed and managed to remain financially sound and fulfill its long-term commitments to residents.
Prospective residents are encouraged to review the community's financial information so they can better understand its financial strength and stability before making a decision.
Once your loved one becomes a resident, your primary role is simply to spend time together and enjoy meaningful visits.
The experienced staff is prepared to meet nearly every day-to-day need by providing services, care, and a safe environment while allowing residents to maintain their independence and enjoy an active lifestyle. Life at Givens Highland Farms offers peace of mind for both residents and their families.