IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
What distinguishes The Cascades from other retirement communities in the area?
Simply put, we offer the most elegant retirement community in the region, with an ideal location near downtown Greenville, S.C. A cornerstone of the exclusive Verdae master-planned, mixed-use community, our tranquil, wooded setting complements our metropolitan advantages. The Cascades provides services and amenities that reinforce a carefree, active retirement lifestyle.
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
A continuing care retirement community (or CCRC) is designed to help you transition through all phases of senior life. For example, The Cascades combines numerous beautifully designed residence options and the security of health care services in one convenient location. From an independent lifestyle to assisted living and skilled nursing, we ensure you receive consistent, individualized care without having to relocate.
Who owns The Cascades Verdae?
The Cascades is owned and managed by Banyan Senior Living, an industry leader for more than 20 years. Headquartered in Greenville, the company has served more than 36 independent and assisted living communities throughout the Southeast. The Cascades represents the fulfillment of Banyan President and CEO Ken Bolt’s dream of developing a unique service-oriented, member-centered active retirement community.
What types of residences are offered at The Cascades?
To help you maintain the lifestyle you’re accustomed to, we offer multiple residence options. You can choose from charming two- and three-bedroom cottage homes or spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes.
Cottage Homes
Cottage homes range from 1,639 to 2,536 square feet. Each home features a full kitchen, laundry area with washer and dryer, spacious living and formal dining rooms, sunroom, two-car garage with golf cart parking and master suite with a spa bath. A variety of plans with numerous elevation choices are offered so that you may further personalize your home to suit your tastes.
Townhomes
Townhomes range from 979 to 3,210 square feet. Choose from multiple floor plans featuring a full kitchen, laundry area with washer and dryer, dining and living rooms and spacious master bedroom suite including balconies, patios and highly desirable corner plans. For greater convenience, enclosed walkways leading to the Clubhouse provide easy, comfortable passage to dining and amenity areas during inclement weather.
What on-site activities are available?
At The Cascades, there are literally more activities available than hours in the day. As a member, you may choose to participate in daily recreational and educational activities, arts and crafts, cards and billiards, cinema, gardening in the greenhouse, ballroom dancing and more. Just outside The Cascades, you can also enjoy golf, tennis, museums, shopping and sightseeing.
What is available in the fitness program?
To encourage a healthy lifestyle, the fitness center and spa include a fully equipped weight room, exercise classes, personal training programs, massage therapy and an indoor pool. Plus, the mild year-round temperatures in Greenville encourage outdoor activities such as walking, running, biking and croquet on our great lawn.
Is health care provided on site?
Preventive health care and wellness programs, provided by a highly skilled staff, are included in your monthly service fee. Members who require special assistance have priority access to Linville Courts at The Cascades, which features 48 assisted living, 24 memory care and 44 skilled nursing private suites. For emergency care, there are two full-service hospitals and a growing choice of fine physician practices nearby.
Is The Cascades open for residency?
Yes! The Cascades opened in 2008, and our members enjoy the active lifestyle and bountiful amenities that our community offers. We have several cottages and townhomes ready for immediate move-in, or you may choose to place a deposit on the home of your choice and enjoy the option to customize your living space.
