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Care, Lifestyle & Peace of Mind

ECS Life Plan communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities or CCRC’s) offer exceptional Independent Living residences in Los Angeles along with flexible care options to meet your needs should they ever change. Choosing an ECS Life Plan community means having a plan, for now and for the future, so you do not have to worry about moving again.

As a premier senior home, The Canterbury’s Life Plan offers a secure path for senior independent living in Los Angeles, ensuring peace of mind for your future.

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An enviable lifestyle

ECS communities are lifestyle environments that offer a proactive, holistic approach to your health, wellness, and wellbeing, delivered by trained, caring professionals. Our extensive Creative Living programming means you enjoy an array of arts and cultural classes and events, fitness and activities for all levels and interests, and exceptional amenities. Here, you have freedom to be as active or as easy going as you want.

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A place to call home

Life at ECS communities is defined by the people who call them home. You can choose from a variety of spacious floor plans, many of which can be customized to your individual needs. We are confident you will feel proud to live here, surrounded by your cherished memories and possessions. From hosting family gatherings, sharing a cup of tea with a neighbor, or inviting friends out for lunch in one of our beautiful restaurant-style Dining rooms, your life and lifestyle are yours to choose.

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A secure future

Simply put, ECS Life Plan communities allow you to age in place, without the worry of having to move again. The Life Plan structure also provides a way for you to secure and preserve your legacy, for you and your loved ones. Our Nonprofit Promise, best-in-class Fitch credit rating and overall Financial Strength, and 100 years of experience are just some of the reasons so many residents and their families have chosen an ECS community.

Confidence is everything. Planning for your needs, now and in the future, provides peace of mind knowing your safety, security, and quality of life are assured.

ECS Life Plan communities are for adults aged 62 and older.

To learn more, visit Our Communities.

What are the benefits?

As individuals, we all have physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and our sense of self is directly tied to how well we fulfill them. ECS communities are lifestyle environments that offer a proactive, holistic approach to your health, wellness, and wellbeing.

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Create the future you want

Getting the care you need, when you need it, is one of the foundational benefits of ECS Life Plan communities, but that is just part of the ECS story. Our outlook on what an active senior lifestyle can be is something we call Creative Living. It means:

A belief in continuous learning.
Regular opportunities to try something new.
Events and experiences that open both the mind and the heart.
A lifestyle that helps you maintain and expand your social connections.

ECS communities provide daily opportunities for creativity and connection, among friends and neighbors who share a common outlook on what active senior living should be.

To learn more about active senior independent living in Los Angeles, please visit Lifestyle.

What are my care options?

An important part of the ECS promise is ensuring all residents have the freedom and flexibility to manage their personal care needs. At ECS, choice is not a luxury, it is part of daily life, ensuring you receive the care you want, when you want it.

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Choice Custom Care

We all need a little help now and then and ECS communities offer a variety of Choice Custom Care options to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Independent Living – Perfect for those needing only occasional assistance.
Assisted Living – Best suited for those seeking additional care and support.
Recovery Care – Care for short-term rehabilitation.
Memory Care – Created specifically for those dealing with memory loss challenges.

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Care as individual as you are

Within each option, our CareOne program allows you to customize the level and frequency of care you receive. From intermittent, task-based assistance, either daily or throughout the week, to more detailed, personalized care on a regular basis including a care companion, the choice is yours.

To learn more about ECS care options, please visit Care.

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Choosing the right community is an important decision. If you have any questions, would like more information, clarification on a specific topic, or even arrange to drop by for a visit, please do not hesitate to call or contact us.