Why Rich and Diane Weyer Love Living at Seabrook

When Rich and Diane Weyer began exploring their senior living options, they were looking for a retirement community with a range of amenities and on-site health care services that could support them well into the future.

Seabrook, an Erickson Senior Living community in Tinton Falls, N.J., checked all their boxes.

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Recently, the Weyers sat down with the Tribune to share why they're loving life at Seabrook now and how they know they made the right decision.

Tribune: What led you to consider a retirement move?

Diane: There were many reasons. We had cared for all four of our parents as they grew older and experienced health concerns. Since they lived close by, we were able to be there for them. However, our sons are both out of state, so we wanted to move somewhere where we could be independent for as long as possible without worry--for us and for our sons.

We also wanted to make sure our decision was the best financially, especially for our sons.

Tribune: What led you to choose Seabrook?

Rich: We wanted to live where multiple levels of care are available as we age. Assisted living is here if we need it, and there's even [long-term] nursing care and memory care. It's one move for a lifetime.

Also, the abundance of amenities. We visited several other places, and they didn't seem to have the amenities or the lifestyle that Seabrook offers.

Diane: There are five different restaurants here. The other places we visited had their residents eating at the same dining room every day. There's so much variety, and the chefs prepare the most delicious meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Another key point for us was that while our sons wouldn't have our house to sell and split the proceeds, they would receive 90% of our entrance fee back.* And, if we exhaust our retirement funds, we have a Home for Life.

Tribune: What are some ways you've gotten involved on campus?

Rich: There are so many activities and groups to join! I play bocce and cornhole, and I use the fitness center regularly. Diane participates in community forum meetings and loves chair tap dancing. Together, we ride our bicycles throughout the community.

Diane: We really enjoy dining at the restaurants as well. The restaurant managers are always checking to make sure we are enjoying our meals, and we love the student servers. We've gotten close to some of them. We attended their graduation ceremony--I had tears in my eyes.

Tribune: How has your maintenance-free home impacted your life?

Rich: We chose a Jackson floor plan with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's a corner unit that's just about the same square footage as our previous house. The kitchen is larger here, but we've only cooked maybe three or four times since we've been here.

When the big snowstorms came last winter, I was so excited. I watched through the window and said, "Let it snow!" I didn't have to shovel the driveway or walkway, and I didn't need to use the car because we have everything we need right here.

Tribune: Is it easy to meet people and make new friends at Seabrook?

Rich: Everyone is so friendly here. Every place I go--to one of the restaurants, to a cornhole game, the fitness center, or even just down the hall--everyone waves, smiles, and greets you with a friendly hello.

Diane: I had told our oldest son that we already had so many friends, so we weren't going to need to make new friends at Seabrook. He told me that would never happen, and he was right!

We've connected with so many residents here. We actually met a couple who attended our old church. Rich was a pastor and served at several pulpits.

Tribune: Has your move provided the peace of mind you were looking for?

Rich: Yes. We love the peace of mind we have living here. We have no way of knowing what services we'll need in the future, but it feels good knowing they're there.

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*Details and conditions are outlined in our Residence and Care Agreement, which we will be pleased to share with you.

By Linda Esterson