“After years of providing for their families, contributing to their communities and achieving in their careers, retirees have earned the right to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor,” said Amy Humpal, community relations manager at Ovation Heartwood Preserve.

Amenities, fun and the good life are celebrated here.

“Residents are spoiled at Ovation in many ways, whether it is the large, spacious apartments or the four restaurants, all within a resort/hotel environment!” she said.

And the good life begins immediately upon residents moving in.

In the independent living community, accommodations include modern studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments, all of which feature state-of-the-art connected technology like smart lighting and high-end appliances.

In July, the first phase of the independent living community at Ovation Heartwood Preserve opened its doors. When the second and final phase takes place this fall, it will add 68 more units for a total of 148 contemporary apartments in the community.

That’s just the beginning of this next stage of the journey for those who’ve earned it.

All residents of the greater Ovation Heartwood Preserve community — independent living, assisted living and memory care — are freed from the daily routines of shopping, cleaning and maintaining property and homes. That’s because a top maintenance team manages the mundane things of life while a professional chef and trained kitchen staff deliver the kind of meals seasoned travelers would expect at a high-end resort.

Meals are served throughout the day, including breakfast at any time, and with options for vegetarian and alternative diets. And they’re served by a professional waitstaff in not one location but in a range of accommodating venues: casual comfort food at Miller’s Café and Bees Knees Bistro; home recipes at Lorraine’s Kitchen in the assisted living community; and fine dining in the 1863 restaurant, featuring local and regional ingredients and seasonal cuisine.

But fine dining does more than feed the body: At Ovation Heartwood Preserve, it feeds the spirit by providing multiple settings and occasions for social interaction with peers.

According to Elder Care Alliance, positive sources of social support can reduce stress and isolation, and ward off anxiety and depression. Spending time in activities like group exercise classes have the potential of increasing seniors’ lifespans.

Perhaps the greatest perk of residing at Ovation Heartwood Preserve is the number of opportunities to socialize while exercising and having fun — such as the warm-water pool and spa, putting green, boccie court and exercise classes, as well as cocktails and barbecues at the 360 Rooftop Social Club.

Meanwhile, still more amenities are planned for this fall and winter, including a warm-water indoor pool and spa and aquatic wellness classes to keep Ovation Heartwood Preserve residents healthy, happy and fit.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Ovation at Heartwood Preserve, please call 402.235.4446 or visit ovationheartwoodpreserve.com.