Apartment Design for Senior Living at Terrabella Lake Norman
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A short distance from natural sights such as Byers Creek, the gorgeous surroundings of Terrabella Lake Norman draw in many new residents annually. However, with 75% of adults older than 50 wanting to stay in their homes for as long as possible (PremierFMS, 2024) and not leave their community, it is no wonder people are worried about moving into new communities. So, how do we utilize apartment design to ensure that those who join us do not regret leaving their old lives behind?
Below, we explore why our range of apartments in Mooresville, NC, supports independence and assisted living, and how we:
- Blend spacious layouts with built-in safety features
- Tailor our floor plans to the needs of our community
- Allow for enhanced mobility and peace of mind
- Offer 24/7 emergency call access for active and connected residents
Read on to learn more and give your loved one the retirement they genuinely deserve.
Spacious Senior-Friendly Floor Plans
We take extra care to ensure that each of our apartment floor plans is well-maintained. We understand that our residents may come from a wide range of backgrounds with very different needs, including the need for:
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
- Personal assistance
- Pet access
As such, we ensure that all our apartments feature safe housing layouts and doorways wide enough to accommodate the needs of all our residents. We also design for open sight lines for those using mobility aids.
After all, the CDC (2025) recently showed that the rate of unintentional falls leading to loss of life increased over twenty years. So we take the handling of our architecture and feature design extremely seriously.
Separate and Defined Spaces
In our independent living two-bedroom apartments, we offer separate living and dining room areas. These create distinct activity zones, helping our residents avoid clutter and enjoy the benefits of a more comfortable space for visitors.
Similarly, we ensure that items that need to be close to one another are positioned accordingly. In assisted living studios, for example, we put beds closer to the bathroom entryways to minimize the time taken to get to the room. By doing this, we help our residents avoid challengeswith aging-friendly design.
All of our assisted living floor plans, however, feature flooring that facilitates effortless movement while also making them easy to clean. The low-pile carpets in the bedroom also ensure that pets do not cause significant hair to accumulate before a regular maintenance effort removes their hair and dust from the area.
Easily-Movable Furniture
Whether you choose an apartment option with a dining table or only armchairs, we have ensured that light furniture options are included. As these are easier to move than large and thick options, you can opt to rearrange them and create a space that is perfect for you, or ask a loved one to help you move them instead.
However, this flexibility offers a level of customization to your lifestyle that you may not get in many other communities. At the same time, you avoid compromising the style of the senior living community you may move into.
Easy Navigation
Combining an open-concept home with other memory care apartment features means that it is very easy for you or your loved ones to navigate such an area. The lighting plans, for example, include large windows that let in a great deal of light, making it easy to move about and see what is there.
The use of carpets within our bedrooms and hardwood floors elsewhere also makes it easy to determine where you are when you get up in the middle of the night. No more confusion when you rouse from an accidental nap.
For those with physical disabilities, we have also ensured that entering and leaving the home is as accessible as possible. We chose to use lever handles in all our doors, meaning you can now worry less about door knobs, which may cause issues due to a lack of grip. Instead, you can come and go as you please using our carefully-chosen door levers.
Well-Considered Kitchen Designs
Over half of those over 50 (AARP, 2025) say they need a home that supports independent aging. Therefore, we take extra steps to ensure that areas requiring more interaction are easier to access.
For apartments with kitchens or kitchenettes, we offer lighting that makes these areas safe for residents who want to showcase their culinary skills. Whether you choose to make use of our full-sized ovens and refrigerators or opt for a smaller one, you can enjoy the apartment of your dreams.
We also ensured the use of faux-hardwood flooring in our kitchen areas. As such, you need not worry about spills. Instead, you can clean these up quickly and without fuss, offering you a simple way to enjoy what you make without worrying about the cleanup.
However, if you choose to leverage our Sensations catered dining, you will find yourself pleasantly surprised by our wide range of food options on offer. Our chefs are perfectly trained to create nutritious and delicious meals throughout the year.
Meanwhile, the clear counter transitions and rounded edges in our kitchens are carefully considered. These lower the risk of bruising from accidental bumps, helping a senior move around without fear of the next minor stumble. We also install long handles on many of our kitchenette cupboards, allowing for full-hand grasping of the handle and residents to use extra force to open a stubborn door.
We also know that, for some, the hassle of handling multiple faucets simultaneously can be too much. For this reason, we use simpler systems in our independent senior apartments to provide residents with a sense of ease every time they need to wash something.
Enjoy Apartment Design Features Perfect for Your Loved Ones
TerraBella Lake Norman suites are carefully designed to ensure a blend of thoughtful apartment design features, robust safety installations, and other options that offer peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. If you would like to learn more about what we do to ensure the comfort of our guests, please get in touch.
We offer tours for those considering us as an option for their loved ones who wish to enjoy a future in our care. So, get in contact today to learn what that means and what we can do to make the transition as easy as possible.