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With 46 years as a home and community for seniors, Spanish Cove is seeing second generations become residents. by Anne M. Richardson
After experiencing first hand the worry-free environment and the quality care given, these family members are following suit as Spanish Cove residents.
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enowned for providing an active wellness-based lifestyle, Spanish Cove has won the hearts of many families. So much so that the community has seen a good number of children of residents become residents themselves. These second-generation residents shown on the cover and above are currently enjoying connections, activities and amenities at Spanish Cove. Located in Yukon just minutes from the Oklahoma City metro, most residents are not from Yukon. Oklahoma City native Elaine Riley became a resident after seeing how much her mother enjoyed life at Spanish Cove. "I'd seen many retirement communities in the metro area and knew this was the right place...the Life Care Continuing Care concept is really key. It assures a smooth transition from independent living to assisted living, then nursing care—all within the same community, relieving any concern about the type of care residents receive," Elaine said. Having her mother at the Cove also alleviated the stress that typically falls on the
children of an aging parent. Her mother's exceptional experience made Elaine sure this was the community for her. "After looking into long-term care insurance, I decided the only decision I needed to make was to place my name on the Waiting List at Spanish Cove," she said. Spanish Cove is in its 46th year of operation. The history and growth this community has seen is unmatched (read about the current expansion underway on pages 34 and 35). Residents of the community enjoy a variety of recreational, social and educational activities. Since Spanish Cove is a Life Care Continuing Care Retirement Community, residents have the added financial protection and worry-free benefit of all levels of care available at a reduced rate. Read more about what it means to be a Life Care Continuing Care Retirement Community on page 10 and 11.
A legacy continues—second generations love Spanish Cove! On the cover: (left to right) Mary Lynn and Scott Peters: Anna Belle Wiedemann; Helen and Bill Gillespie. Pictured above: (top to bottom) Ginny Jacobs; Marge and Jim Morton; Norma Stinchcomb; Edna and John Westemoreland; Enda Burroughs; Juanita Pigg; Leonard Paleck; Elaine Riley; Ollie and Peggy Foxhall. Read more about Spanish Cove on pages 10 & 11, 34 & 35. 6
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