Tera Vera 55+

Tera Vera 55+ is a gated senior living community in Springfield, MO, for people 55 and older, and folks will find they offer spacious one- and two-bedroom patio homes for rent, which come with either one or two bathrooms and range from 700 to 1,700 square feet, plus every home includes a full kitchen, big bathrooms, tubs, attached garages, in-home washers and dryers, and select homes offer screened patios for sitting outside without the bugs. People can keep their cats or dogs, and there's a bark park so pets get a place to run, and you can smoke outdoors if needed. The homes are all ground level with wide doorways and wide hallways to make it easy to move around, and the bathrooms are designed to be senior-friendly. The property has both covered and uncovered parking, and there's room for residents to park, along with a call box at the gate for security. You'll find indoor and outdoor common areas, a clubhouse with a sitting area and patio, and a stylish lounge where folks meet up or socialize. There's also a meeting room, so groups can gather for activities, and a hot tub and saltwater swimming area if you want to relax or swim a bit, and outside there are cooking facilities for having meals in the fresh air. Staff at Tera Vera can help with housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and maintenance, and a lifestyle consultant is around for technology help or just everyday questions. There are health care services, and they offer different care types, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and the option for home care. Meals use fresh ingredients and there are dining options, so people don't have to cook every day unless they want to. The property sits near a Greenway trail for walking, and it's close to public transit, so getting around town is easier. Inside the units, you'll get air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi or high-speed internet. There are organized activities, clubs, a structured program to help people make friends, and private gathering spaces for events or family visits. The whole place is set up to support seniors who want to live on their own but might need a little help, and everything aims to support staying active and independent for as long as possible.