Pleasant View Communities: Perspective of Purpose

Meet Les and Faye Houck

In downsizing prior to their move to Pleasant View, Les and Faye Houck prioritized taking family furnishings, photos and other meaningful items.
Pleasant View photo.

After living in the house they built and loved for 32 years, the Houcks made the decision to move to Pleasant View in 2022. After 57 years of marriage, they had accumulated a lot, so their strategy was to tackle one room at a time and sort items into four categories: keep, sell, donate and discard. For them, the most important items to bring to Pleasant View included family photos and furnishings such as the dining room table that had once belonged to Les’s parents. While Faye has always preferred country décor, as of late, she has gone in a more minimalistic direction. The Houcks also had to become accustomed to a new lifestyle, as transitioning from living in the country to being surrounded by neighbors was an adjustment. Despite the changes, the Houcks say they are enjoying their new home and lifestyle and have made many new friends. “You make these moves what they are, you don’t let them make you,” is Les’s philosophy. “Enjoy what you have and appreciate it.”

The Pleasant View Lifestyle

Size Range of Homes/Apartments

Apartments range in size from 575-1,700 square feet. Cottages range from 1,199-1,850 square feet.

Help with Downsizing?

Pleasant View has partnered with a local realtor who can offer suggestions/guidance.

Guidelines for Personalizing Homes

Residents are welcome to decorate their homes to suit their style and comfort. Prior to moving in, they choose paint colors, finishes, flooring and more. Upgrades can be made at an additional cost.

How Often are Residences Remodeled/Updated?

Residences are remodeled every 12 years.

Garden Access

Cottage residents can beautify their homes by adding plants to beds or by maintaining container gardens on patios/balconies.

Hobbies/Activities

Residents can engage in a wide range of activities and hobbies, including woodworking and crafts. A cultural center is currently under construction that will offer a Makers Space for crafters.

Care-Free Living

Carefree living extends to not having to worry about snow removal, maintenance issues, etc.

Overview

Type of Community
Life Plan Community/Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Range of Services
Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Services
Residential Options
Pleasant View offers 145 apartments of varying sizes, as well as 52 cottages. An additional 86 cottages will be built in the coming years.
Fitness Opportunities
PVFIT offers various strength and cardio machines, personal training, group classes, heated pool, pickleball and other outdoor recreational games. A walking trail encircles the campus.
Population
400 across all levels of living.