Ken’s Korner

Imagine your golden years filled with leisure, adventure, and meaningful connections. Picture an active and engaging lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation. For many retirees, independent living offers this dream, blending freedom and community in a setting designed to support their needs. Among the top destinations for seniors seeking a vibrant and fulfilling […]

The whimsical story below is based on an actual couple who met at our Carefree community. They have been dating for some time now. This happens at Carefree more than you know. I can’t tell you the number of stories I have heard similar to this! I am thrilled to hear great stories like this

So many of my senior friends are concerned about living independently in their own home. They don’t want to be a burden on their family and they don’t want to move. I know that the same is true for many of my Carefree family. Not only is remaining independent a concern, but also remaining near

Every year as Father’s Day approaches, I find myself wondering “What does it mean to be a good father?” I look back on my childhood and think about my father; and how I’ve been with my three children. Different men have different upbringings and ideas about how to be a good father. I learned a lot

Close your eyes for a moment and picture this: living in a community that is tight-knit and caring, like a family. With residents who altruistically care about one another. Envision in one corner of the clubhouse, a new resident who has been befriended by existing residents and she feels welcomed. In the other corner of

Oh my gosh, can you believe the excitement of knowing I turn 55 this month. I am finally old enough, after building Carefrees for 18 years, to legally live in one of my own properties. I just never thought I would ever have thought that. It always seemed so far away!! What a wild journey it

‘Twas the night before the holidays, when all through Carefree, not a creature was stirring, no jingling of keys. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Ken Templeton soon would be there. The residents were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of bocce ball danced in their heads.

One of the fundamental values of Carefree Senior Living is the level of Appreciation that we have for each and every resident. The relationships that my staff and I have with all of you are what make Carefree so special. We are more than just offering seniors a fun and exciting place to live; we

Living at Carefree is a unique experience, partly because my staff and I have worked tirelessly throughout the years to give each resident the best possible service and to provide a safe and enjoyable environment to live in. The other part of it is because of you all – the residents. You, the residents, make

Did you know that producing new plastic products from recycled materials uses two-thirds less energy than required to make products from raw (virgin) materials? It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.* Did you also know that if every American household recycled just one out of every ten plastic bottles they used, we’d keep 200 million pounds