The Personal Approach to Senior Independent Living at Rock Oak Estates

The over-55 crowd is entering retirement age with a growing need for senior independent living. In today’s market, it is more difficult for them to shed their large homes and move into more manageable homes while keeping costs down. Keeping the friendly neighborhood feel is often a priority, and that’s where Rock Oak comes in.

Paul Stephen repeatedly sees this trend when he meets prospective buyers who visit Rock Oak Estates. Paul gives free car washes to anyone who wants to visit Rock Oak. During these visits, Paul often advises those seeking alternatives to large, costly, difficult-to-manage homes who want a friendly neighborhood.

“I think of it as active senior living with all the positives and without the burdens,” Paul said.  “If you can reduce your overhead substantially and have a beautiful home where you are ‘all in’ including utilities for a low monthly payment, then you have the freedom to live your life without financial strain.  If you also have a great community of neighbors, that’s a home run,” he added.

Since Rock Oak has provided low-cost senior independent living for decades in the idyllic Clarence area, Paul has developed considerable expertise in downsizing and senior independent living.

Paul often provides many services to Rock Oak buyers and renters, such as help finding a realtor, determining the best home for their needs, helping with downsizing, and even wise advice on simplifying the number of material goods stored away.

“I like to meet with anyone coming to Rock Oak personally.  I’ve gained much knowledge in the last 20 years, which I want to help people with.  I know it’s not often that you might meet with a business owner and developer when you’re looking for a new home, but that kind of personalized service is important to me, and I think it is important to our residents.”

Independence is valued at Rock Oak, where the community offers many opportunities for senior independent living at its best. Rock Oak is famous for its clubhouse for gatherings, fitness center, walking trails, and active social scene.

“I am always touched by the community our residents have created with their neighborliness, helpfulness, and friendliness,” Paul said.  If you even drive through our neighborhood, you’ll find so many people giving a friendly wave and being very welcoming,” he added.

Independent living for seniors depends on the factors that Rock Oak excels in: a beautiful location in Clarence, New York; a community of friendly neighbors over 55; a well-cared-for and maintained neighborhood; amenities that make senior independent living easier; and homes that are high-quality and affordable.

Rock Oak has been part of the Clarence community for dozens of years and is now transforming. The newest modular home developments are replacing older homes. Brick fronts, high-quality siding, and gardens are among the upgrades being implemented at Rock Oak.

Paul is the President of Stephen Development. His company is dedicated to the local area, particularly Clarence, where it develops many properties here and throughout the region to beautify and improve the community. However, Paul considers Rock Oak one of his favorite communities among the Stephen Development properties.

“The feeling, the friendliness, the people–they make Rock Oak very special, and visiting Rock Oak is always something I look forward to.  To see seniors living independently in a beautiful environment is very rewarding,” Paul said.