What makes Shepherd's Way Life Enrichment Senior Community so unique ? Unlike any other senior community that provides independent living, when you purchase a quality constructed Dow and Duggan Log Home you invest in a lifestyle and the new future of senior living !!!
Life Enrichment communities are becoming the preferred choice in senior living for independent and energetic individuals worldwide. More commonly seen in Europe and the US, these communities offer personal and social activities that encourage healthy lifestyles, independence and community support. Serving as a micro community, amenities are offered to make everyday more pleasurable and involved, without the worry and stress of facing life's challenges alone. How is this accomplished?
Firstly, when purchasing your home and property from Shepherd's Way you take ownerhip of a 900 squ. ft. 2 or 3 bedroom newly customed log home designed to your specifications on a 40 x 80 parcel of beautiful property situated within Shepherd's Way Life Enrichment Senior Community in New Germany, Nova Scotia along the picturesque LeHave River. Your estate to pass along from one generation to the next. Each home designed to exceed construction code with all doorways made wheelchair accessible. Solar panels provide a heating and energy source with in-floor radiant heating eliminating the high cost of monthly energy bills. New fridge and stove, as well as, kitchen cabinetry provided by Mike's Country Kitchen. A Nova personal security system for that extra safety assurance. Three piece bathroom, accessible washroom fixtures, closets, trim and finishings, hardwood and /or ceramic flooring, plumbing,electrical, well and municipal sewage all included.
The community as a whole will be gated with security staff to ensure the safety and comfort of it's residents.
Also, contributing to the future of our planet, Shepherd's Way will be one of Nova Scotia's first Green communities. All of the communities waste products will be recycled and processed on site and energy will be solar powered.
The grounds will provide an on-site park, screened kazebos, benches and resting area's, mini farm, vegetable and flower gardens, as well as, an entertainment pavillion.
The main office building will house a Life Enrichment Center that provides a private restaurant catering to the specialized needs of the community such as diabetics, media center with theatre, boutique, beauty salon, library, woodworking shop,wellness and fitness center with our own on-site physician and professional licensed nursing staff to ensure that all of your healthcare needs are accessible such as home/personal care, foot care and even paliative care. Our goal is prevent the housing of seniors in nursing institutions/facilities and offer the choice to live in their own homes right until their passing on.
A Life Enrichment Department consisting of dedicated professionals who will work diligently to set the tone of the community by providing activities such as, ballroom dancing, computer training, crafts, walking club, diner theatres, choir, art instruction, festive celebrations, live entertainment, fashion shows, dog shows, weekend dances, community outings including shopping and event excursions in our multi-passenger vehicle.
Our Maintenance Department will provide lawn care, snow and waste removal included in your monthly maintenance fee.
Shepherd's Way is a choice location minutes away from the center of Bridgewater, hospital, medical center, shopping centers with Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire and so much more.
A pet friendly community with a two cat and two dog allowable.
And should you think that our introductory pricing of $ 149,900. + HST is costly please consider the information below for a cost comparison.
Seniors Accommodation Rates
NS Dept. of Health
Nursing Homes - $75.00 per day = $27,557.50 / year/ person
Residential Care Facilities -$49.00 per day = $17,885.00 / year / person
Community Based Option - $46.00 per day = $ 16,790.00 / year / person
Shepherd's Way - Own for $149,00.00 + HST ( Your estate has increasing equity) or rent for $750.00 / month + maintenance fee = $11,400.00 per year per couple
YOU SAVE - $22,189.00 / year ( Savings based on community option = double occupancy)
Take advantage of our Spring Special which is underway! For the next ten home buyers we will also include a new washer and dryer combination, as well as, color te*ion. (A refundable $5000. deposit and signed purchase agreement with the intent to finalize contruction in 2008 will ensure your locked in pricing of $149,900. + HST and qualify you for the spring special if you are one of our next ten customers).
Incredible property investment not only for seniors but for anyone concerned about their retirement future - with a 75 % return within 5 years. Please check our pricing for larger sized designs ( pricing does not include HST or other applicable fees ).