Equinox Village operates as an independent-living community, designed for residents who want the freedom of a private apartment while knowing that supportive services are close at hand. Daily personal-care assistance is not built into the basic program, but staff members remain on site to handle maintenance requests, coordinate transportation, and respond to emergencies. Residents manage their own schedules, medications, and health appointments, yet can easily arrange for third-party home-care services if needs change.
For medical peace of mind, the community offers respite and short-term stays. This option is useful for older adults recovering from illness, for family caregivers who need a break, or for prospective residents who wish to sample the setting before making a longer commitment. During a respite stay, the same safety checks, emergency response systems, and access to local health providers that permanent residents rely on are available. Coordination with nearby hospitals and primary-care offices helps ensure continuity of treatment, and staff members keep an updated list of preferred pharmacies and visiting therapists.
Apartments range from studios to two-bedroom layouts and may include full kitchens, kitchenettes, or a combination, depending on the floor plan selected. Some units feature bath tubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, and ground-floor access, while others are located on upper levels with elevator service. All residences are air-conditioned and wired for cable or satellite TV. Indoor common areas include a library, meeting rooms, a central fireplace lounge, and a TV lounge, with outdoor patios and landscaped walking paths available for fresh air. Because features vary by unit, interested families should confirm which amenities are present in the specific apartment they are considering.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef and served restaurant-style three times a day, with room service available for residents who prefer to dine privately. The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, no-sugar, and kosher-style requests, and international cuisine appears regularly on the menu. A bar-and-pub area is open for social hours, and guest meals can be arranged in a private dining room. Seasonal barbecues and picnics are scheduled when weather permits, giving residents additional variety.
Residents have access to an on-site fitness center, yoga and chair-yoga classes, stretching sessions, tai chi, water aerobics, and Wii bowling. Creative outlets include an arts and crafts center, woodworking shop, and organized art classes, while intellectual engagement is supported through book clubs, current-events discussions, and lifelong-learning speakers. Social life is rounded out with holiday parties, live music, resident musicians, wine tastings, bridge club, choir, community service programs, intergenerational events, and day trips. For relaxation, a jacuzzi and raised garden beds are available, and the staff schedules both on-site and off-site activities throughout the year.
