{"id":1247,"date":"2024-09-20T13:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-solomons\/?page_id=1247"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:08:35","slug":"where-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-solomons\/resources\/where-to-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Begin"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n        <!-- START: FountainSL\/Block: acf\/header -->\r\n        <div class=\"ftn-block header\" style=\"\">\r\n            \n<div class='pageheader' style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;background-color: rgb(17,55,100);\">\n    <div class=\"blockcontainer container\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n\n        <div class=\"grid \"\n            style=\"text-align: left\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class='header'>Where to Begin: Senior Living in Solomons, MD<\/h1>                <!--  <div class=\"copy\">\n                                    <\/div> -->\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-solomons\/wp-content\/themes\/fountainsl\/blocks\/header\/script.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!-- END: FountainSL\/Block: acf\/header -->\r\n        \n\n\r\n        <!-- START: FountainSL\/Block: acf\/breadcrumb -->\r\n        \r\n            <div class='breadcrumb' style=\"margin: 0 auto; 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Whether you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one, knowing where to begin can be the hardest part. We are here to guide you through the initial stages of this important decision-making process, providing clear, actionable steps and essential resources to help you make an informed choice. Senior living offers numerous options. Asbury Solomons is what is known as a continuing care retirement, or LifePlan, community. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/599728886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View our What is a CCRC video<\/a><\/span> to get started and see our additional research resources below.<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Explore Our Lifestyle<\/strong><br \/>\nBrowse our website to explore the different residences, amenities, and services available. Watch videos, read the testimonials, and view the photo gallery to see life from the perspective of Asbury Solomons residents.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong> View Some Helpful Resources<\/strong><br \/>\nUnderstand the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/blog\/senior-living-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different senior living options<\/a><\/span>, what each offers, and how the costs vary. Learn about the impact on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/blog\/top-health-benefits-of-retirement-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">senior wellness<\/a><\/span> that community living provides.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>Take the Next Step<\/strong><br \/>\nReady to learn more or have specific questions? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-solomons\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reach out<\/a><\/span> directly to a member of our team who can provide personalized assistance and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">g<\/span>uidance. 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