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Walnut Village is a new, full-service Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that opened in October 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. The community is a new concept in retirement living where residents 62 and older are surrounded by people, amenities and events that make life engaging. Its award-winning design is set apart by its unique village approach in which a village square offers residents opportunities to dine, engage in social activities or simply relax. Offering 156 private residences, a Fitness & Aquatics Center, Lifelong Learning Center and a Performing Arts Center,Walnut Village’s design recently earned a Gold award from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council.

Walnut Village is a $120 million project, owned and operated by Front Porch, Southern California’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior living communities.

Location
In the heart of Anaheim, Walnut Village is a few blocks away from Disneyland, Angel Stadium, the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Surrounding cities include Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Orange,Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Buena Park.

Homes & Cottages
Private homes are available in 42 different floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom residences and three-bedroom cottages. Walnut Village’s well-appointed accommodations feature ageless, universal design elements, choice of color palette and three designer kitchen models all with granite countertops, washer/dryer, private balcony or patio, large walk-in showers, high-speed Internet access, cable TV, individually controlled heating and AC, and a variety of flooring. All units are adaptable for independent living with assistive devices such as wheelchairs.

Village Features
A walkable, 12-acre, gated community with on-site security, Walnut Village is comprised of three distinct areas. At the center of the community is the village square which is ringed by The Grove dining room, The Red Chair Lounge with piano bar and billiards, Mosaics bistro, the Nutshell sundry store, The Book Nook, The Post (US Mail), Clay’s Art Studio, Gallery, Strand salon featuring cosmetic treatments and nail studio.

At the north courtyard are serenity gardens and ornamental trees, sculptures and a fountain. At the south courtyard is a village park with a putting green and outdoor dining area.

The Wellbeing Fitness & Aquatics Center offers a salt water Masters pool designed for aerobics, lap swims and has shallow stairs, as well as a Hoyer lift for those needing extra assistance. A 12-person jetted hot tub is located next to the pool. Adjacent to the pool area is the fitness center with specially designed equipment for older adults. Yoga, massage, and specialized and alternative therapies are also offered.

The Lifelong Learning Center features a wide range of engaging courses and seminars. College-level classes in history, creative writing, poetry, ethics and computer training are available. On the lighter side are classes in art, wine tasting, film and gardening. The California Lutheran Homes Center for Spirituality and Aging offers lectures and workshops on topics related to understanding the spiritual journey of aging and the importance of the mind, body and spirit connection.

The Performing Arts Center hosts seminars, dances and live performances by not only talented residents but recognized artists as well. Classes in drama, music and singing are offered.

Design
The architectural theme is a contemporary interpretation of the Southern California Mission style. The village is warm, welcoming and evokes small-town sensibilities. An outdoor promenade weaves through the village, public areas, gardens, outdoor fireplaces, recreational areas and by homes.

Continuing Care
As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, residents age in place. The community brings assisted living service right to residents’ doors when they need it. Residents also have peace of mind knowing that a memory support neighborhood and a fully licensed skilled nursing center are located on site.

Independent Living at Walnut Village is designed for optimum wellbeing. The dining options, wellness and fitness amenities, classes and arts are included in monthly fees. Also included are complete building and grounds maintenance, appliance maintenance, in-home cleaning service, scheduled transportation, concierge services, underground secure parking, 24-hour emergency call system, medical clinic, personal trainers/massage services, gated entry with 24-hour building and grounds security and indoor personal storage.

Assisted Living Services are available as residents need extra help. As residents have the flexibility to age in place, services will be brought to their home. Residents only pay for the health services they actually use. Among assisted living services are help with dressing, grooming and medication management.

A Memory Support Neighborhood, called Summer House, has a staff of memory support caregivers who offer assisted care and individualized programming for those with varying degrees of memory loss. Color, layout of public spaces, lighting and visual cues were considered in the overall design of the neighborhood. One of the therapeutic features of the program is the wander garden with flowering shrubs and trees specifically chosen to attract birds and butterflies. A large entertainment space features a piano, arts and crafts center and a Wii gaming/fitness system.

Dakim Brain Fitness System, a cognitive exercise and preventative brain fitness program, is integrated throughout the community.

A Skilled Nursing Center offers 24-hour care. The award-winning Walnut Manor Care Center is a licensed 99-bed skilled nursing care center and the largest in Orange County. The Care Center offers short- and long-term care including rehabilitative and th erapeutic care and a Rapid Transitional Rehabilitation Program.

Pricing
As a licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community, Walnut Village offers a comprehensive contract that promises residents a home and access to services and continuing levels of care on site.

Walnut Village offers three different contract options so that you can choose the price and contract option that works best for you. Options include a standard non-refundable contract (after a five-year amortization period), a 50% repayable option and a 90% repayable option (where residents receive 90% repayment of the amount they paid at entrance upon leaving the community or as a gift to heirs.) Details are available at the Walnut Village Sales Center.

Owner/Operator
Front Porch, the largest not-for-profit provider of senior living communities in Southern California, owns and manages award-winning retirement living communities for today’s active older adults. With a full range of options from independent living to continuing care, along with specialized programs like memory support, Front Porch communities represent a leading-edge approach to wellness in aging.

Front Porch is comprised of 11 full-service retirement communities in California and two adult living communities: one in Louisiana and another in Florida. Of these, eight are Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

Each community embraces the Front Porch Vitality Initiative whereby staff – trained in ethics and customer service – continually work toward ensuring residents enjoy physical, emotional, vocational, spiritual, intellectual and social wellness. Front Porch supports its communities through its Centers of Excellence such as The Center for Technology Innovation and Wellbeing, which develops emerging technologies into solutions for maintaining health, wellness and independence as people age.

Front Porch, based in Burbank, Calif. and founded in 1999, is a not-for-profit organization that gives back to its residents and the communities it serves.