5 Ways Active Retirement Living Is Promoted by The Glen at Scripps Ranch
Retirement living is more than a place to reside; it is a chance to thrive. At The Glen at Scripps Ranch, every detail is designed to help residents enjoy a vibrant, engaging, and active life. Below are five ways The Glen promotes active retirement living, rooted in its services, wellness offerings, community design, social life, and care planning.
1. Social and Fitness Opportunities that Enrich Retirement Living
One of the biggest distinctions in successful retirement living is how residents spend their days. The Glen offers more than 200 monthly classes, clubs, and activities across a wide range of interests. Whether it is fitness classes, hobby clubs, or arts and lectures, the variety ensures that residents can stay active at their own pace. The community encourages connection by fostering friendships with neighbors who share similar passions, creating a truly social environment.
Because wellness is part of daily life, residents can choose how involved they want to be. That flexibility is central to high-quality retirement living.
2. Inclusive Services that Simplify Daily Life
True active retirement living is easier when everyday burdens are taken care of. At The Glen, many services are included in the monthly fee so residents can focus on living, not chores.
Included services encompass housekeeping, in-home maintenance, landscape care, and exterior repair such as plumbing and electrical. Utilities like gas, water, and electricity are also included, along with transportation and 24-hour safety services provided by licensed EMTs. The burdens of homeownership are handled for you so you can truly enjoy your retirement living without being distracted by upkeep.
3. Dining Options that Support Wellness and Community
Food is more than nourishment. At The Glen, dining is an important part of wellness and community life. Residents can choose from several inviting dining venues, each offering menus developed with variety and balance in mind. Seasonal selections and rotating menu options make it easy to enjoy fresh, flavorful meals with neighbors and friends.
This approach invites residents to gather, enjoy conversation, and share meals. Dining together helps make retirement living not just comfortable but connected and fulfilling.
4. Health and Wellness Programs that Strengthen Retirement Living
A cornerstone of active retirement living is having a health support structure that respects both today and tomorrow. The Glen integrates wellness services into residential living. These services include 24/7 on-site licensed EMTs, on-demand telehealth access to physicians, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, health lectures, vaccine clinics, and discharge coordination.
Importantly, residents have priority access to the adjacent health center for assisted living, memory care, and long-term care in a skilled nursing center, if ever needed. This creates peace of mind without forcing a move, preserving a consistent community and enabling confident retirement living.
5. Thoughtful Home Design and Community Layout for Active Retirement Living
Active retirement living is easier when your environment is built for it. The Glen offers a variety of homes including single-story villas, garden terraces, and apartments, each with maintenance-free design to reduce daily hassle. The absence of burdens like yard work or exterior repairs makes it easier to stay energetic and engaged.
The 53-acre community is another advantage. Its landscaped pathways, gardens, and amenities such as tennis, pickleball, and a movie theater create opportunities for movement, fresh air, and social moments close to home. Because everything is within a short walk, healthy habits naturally fit into daily living.
Bringing It All Together
At The Glen at Scripps Ranch, retirement living is redefined. It is not about slowing down but about having the support, freedom, and options to live well. These five pillars—social life and fitness, inclusive services, dining experience, wellness and health programs, and intentional design—work in harmony to help residents engage deeply, maintain vitality, and feel confident about their future.
If you would like to learn more about what active retirement living looks like at The Glen, contact our team to schedule a visit or take a tour by clicking here.