The Vista Earns AVP Seal, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Residents and Financial Stability
The Vista, Christian Health’s premier continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is proud to announce that it has been awarded the AVP Seal from AV Powell & Associates, one of the senior living industry’s leading actuarial consulting firms.
This distinction places The Vista among a select group of continuing care retirement communities recognized for achieving high standards of actuarial and financial planning and reinforces what residents and their families value most: confidence that The Vista is planning responsibly today to fulfill its commitments for years to come.
For those considering a move to a life plan community, the AVP Seal provides an additional layer of reassurance that The Vista is focused not only on an exceptional living experience but also on long-term financial sustainability and resident security for the future.
What Is the AVP Seal?
The AVP Seal is a designation developed by AV Powell & Associates to identify communities whose actuarial results place them among the top tier of organizations within the firm’s extensive database of continuing care retirement communities.
The designation is awarded following a rigorous internal peer review of a community’s actuarial study. AV Powell’s consultants evaluate financial performance, long-term obligations, actuarial assumptions, and overall financial stability before granting the seal.
Only about 35% to 40% of the communities reviewed by AV Powell receive this distinction each year, making it a meaningful indicator of financial strength.
Why Actuarial Balance Matters
One of the most important responsibilities of a CCRC is to ensure it can meet the promises it makes to residents throughout their retirement journey. Actuarial studies are designed to evaluate whether a community has sufficient resources to fulfill contractual obligations to current residents by assessing factors such as future health care costs and long-term financial sustainability.
When a community achieves satisfactory actuarial balance, it demonstrates that it is appropriately planning for future resident needs and maintaining the resources necessary to support those commitments. For residents and their families, The Vista’s proactive, disciplined approach to financial stewardship provides valuable peace of mind.
The Vista’s Commitment to Residents
The AVP Seal aligns closely with The Vista’s mission of providing security to its residents through a comprehensive continuum of care. As a CCRC, The Vista combines vibrant independent living with priority access to a full range of services if and when residents’ needs change, including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and mental health services.
The AVP Seal indicates that The Vista is dedicated to maintaining the resources necessary to support its residents through every stage of retirement. As a resident of The Vista, you’ll rest easy knowing you will be cared for in the future as you enjoy access to exceptional dining, stunning amenities, stimulating activities and social events, and a welcoming community of neighbors who share your passion for living well.
Learn More About Life at The Vista
At The Vista we are dedicated to fulfilling our promise to provide our residents with an engaging lifestyle, a continuum of care, and the utmost confidence in their future.
To learn more about life at Bergen County’s premier CCRC or schedule a tour, please call (201) 848-4200 or fill out this simple form.