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Hello, Happy Home Hunters my husband Pat and I wanted to send you this article to tell you all about our retirement home “Peace Haven.” Pat and I met in Pittsburg where we were both teachers at Pittsburg University. I taught molecular science while my husband Pat taught decretive arts. It was getting close to Pats retirement time when we received news about our daughter (Dana) would be having our first grandchild. Since Dana is an amputee we knew she would need a lot of help when the baby arrived so we immediately started looking for a retirement home closer to Dana, in Fayetteville …show more content…
Lastly, we wanted not only a retirement home but some place that had amenities and culture, as well as a decent hospital. So, on our search we came across a place called “Peace Haven,” in Greenville, NC. When we first entered the property they immediately sold us on the amenities. This place had everything from a pool to a tennis court to a movie theater to a walking path. They explained to us that this was a college town which meant there was always something to do. People ages ranging from 55 and up were out and about, versus the other apartments we looked at that were like ghost towns. Next, they sold us on it being a universally designed venue. Everything was properly planned for easy access. Every space had a ramp and elevator as well as the alarm system and the appliances had color lights that averted you to different signals. This was what initially sold me. I had never been in a home that was both accessible to Dana as well as me. With the lights to signal me as to what’s going on around the apartment I would feel more in control. Lastly, it was Pats turned to be impressed. As we entered the apartment we were told that all the finishes and appliances could be up graded. Check one for Pat. Next, Pat told the lady that we would
Hello, Happy Home Hunters my husband Pat and I wanted to send you this article to tell you all about our retirement home “Peace Haven.” Pat and I met in Pittsburg where we were both teachers at Pittsburg University. I taught molecular science while my husband Pat taught decretive arts. It was getting close to Pats retirement time when we received news about our daughter (Dana) would be having our first grandchild. Since Dana is an amputee we knew she would need a lot of help when the baby arrived so we immediately started looking for a retirement home closer to Dana, in Fayetteville …show more content…
Lastly, we wanted not only a retirement home but some place that had amenities and culture, as well as a decent hospital. So, on our search we came across a place called “Peace Haven,” in Greenville, NC. When we first entered the property they immediately sold us on the amenities. This place had everything from a pool to a tennis court to a movie theater to a walking path. They explained to us that this was a college town which meant there was always something to do. People ages ranging from 55 and up were out and about, versus the other apartments we looked at that were like ghost towns. Next, they sold us on it being a universally designed venue. Everything was properly planned for easy access. Every space had a ramp and elevator as well as the alarm system and the appliances had color lights that averted you to different signals. This was what initially sold me. I had never been in a home that was both accessible to Dana as well as me. With the lights to signal me as to what’s going on around the apartment I would feel more in control. Lastly, it was Pats turned to be impressed. As we entered the apartment we were told that all the finishes and appliances could be up graded. Check one for Pat. Next, Pat told the lady that we would