Holiday Redbud Hills

Short leases set Holiday Redbud Hills apart for families who are not sure a move is permanent. The independent living community at 3211 East Moores Pike in Bloomington offers 3-month leases, which lets a parent try apartment living without a year-long commitment. It is operated by Holiday by Atria, Atria Senior Living's brand for independent living rentals.

Rent includes a private apartment, meals prepared by a chef 3 times a day, housekeeping and linen laundering, basic utilities, upkeep of the community and grounds, and transportation on a set schedule for local trips. A calendar of daily events gives residents regular chances to meet neighbors, and nobody is required to join.

Landscaped green spaces on the grounds give residents a place to walk, sit outside and talk with neighbors on a mild afternoon. The combination of meals, housekeeping and a short lease can work well for a parent recovering from the loss of a spouse or testing whether apartment life suits them. Families can compare this with other independent living in Bloomington.

Independent living is the only care level listed here. The operator states that its rent does not cover care services or help with medications, and phone, cable or internet may cost extra. Ask what the lease terms say about renewing after 3 months, how much notice is needed to leave, and how the community responds if a resident begins to need daily help.