Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do people move to Heritage Towers?
It's a great place to live! Just consider the following: beautiful, maintenance-free homes to suit a wide range of personal tastes, friends, and neighbors who share your interests and values, an indoor pool, computer center, and the abundant life-changing activities at Morningstar Ministries.
2. Who will own and operate Heritage Towers?
MorningStar Ministries owns and will manage the day-to-day needs of the Heritage Towers. MorningStar is a nonprofit organization. (Click here for more information on the Morningstar Ministries partnership.)
3. What fees do residents of Heritage Towers pay?
Fees vary depending on the type of residence selected (see more about Life Leases in question #12). With more than 10 floor plans, it's easy to find a residence that suits your preferences and financial budget. Most residents choose the standard refund plan with a one-time entrance fee and monthly fee. The entrance fee ensures that we are able to provide the finest services, amenities, programs, and residences.
4. What does the monthly service fee include?
This fee includes:
• All utilities including individually controlled heating and air conditioning
• Maintenance of all residences, including major appliances
• Landscaping and grounds keeping
• Emergency call system in each apartment
• 24-hour patrols by security staff
• Full program of social and recreational activities
• Use of all amenities
Monthly fees are updated annually to reflect actual operating costs. When you add up what you now pay for utilities, taxes, home maintenance, and other costs, you'll find that most residents will enjoy a significant savings.
5. Will I be able to bring my pet with me when I move to Heritage Towers?
Yes, small dogs and cats are welcome in many residences.
6. Will I be able to customize my residence at Heritage Towers?
You may decorate and furnish your home to suit your tastes, with several customizing options available. In addition to a selection of paint and carpet colors, you may choose custom kitchen and bath fixtures, wood flooring in certain rooms, and other distinctive touches.
7. Is additional storage available?
Yes, all apartments include additional storage space. Most apartments have storage on the same floor as your residence.
8. Does Heritage Towers offer guest rooms?
Yes, we have a limited number of guest rooms for your visiting friends and relatives, and offer residents substantial savings at our Heritage Hotel.
9. Who is available to help me explore the financial, legal, and logistical aspects of moving to a community such as Heritage Towers?
We recommend discussing your plans with a financial advisor. A Heritage Towers Lifestyle Counselor will be available to assist you throughout the coordination of your move to this community.
10. If I decide I might like to become a resident, what is my next step?
Your next step is to call our Heritage Towers Lifestyle Counselor to make an appointment to discuss your specific questions. Fully refundable deposits will ensure a place on our wait list for all residences.
We will call members of the list in order, giving each a chance to reserve a specific residence by making a refundable deposit. (Please click here to find out more about our priority reservation system.)
11. Can children and grandchildren visit at Heritage Towers?
Absolutely, we provide programming and a concierge service to assist with all guests.
12. What is a “Life Lease”?
The “Life Lease” is designed to protect your investment in our community.
Your “Life Lease” purchase price gives you the right to live in the residence as long
as you choose to occupy it.
Upon vacancy, the residence will be re-leased by Heritage Towers to other qualified
Christian active adults.
The resident leaving will be refunded a percentage of the appreciated value on a
graduated scale based on the length of occupancy.
13. I’m not yet 55, (or my spouse is not yet 55) may I live in the Heritage Towers?
Yes. We are an age-targeted community, which allows us to have a small percentage of residents under age 55.
14. May I have guest stay with me?
Yes.
15. I may still be working, is that okay?
Yes. Many of our residents will be working for many years to come. In fact, one of
the amenities will be leasable office space, so people can run their business from
Heritage Towers.