The “next generation of senior living” will soon come to Tysons with the opening of The Mather, a “life plan community” coming to the Westpark area across from Tysons Galleria this spring. It will be the fourth community for Mather, an 84 year old not-for-profit providing luxury retirement living to seniors, as well as running the Mather Institute, a research institute on aging.

But what exactly is a “life plan community” — and what makes its approach “the next generation of senior living” for its residents?

“Seventy percent of placed reservations or secured homes are Baby Boomers (individuals born 1946-1964) or Gen X (born 1965-1980) — an entirely new generation for the industry,” says Gale Morgan, senior vice president of sales with Mather, where she has worked for 20 years. “This is helping us redefine the programs, services, unique restaurants, and flexibility we provide.”

The Mather essentially offers an all-inclusive luxury resort lifestyle for seniors ages “62 and better,” with modern amenities reflecting residents that are staying more active, well into their golden years, than generations past.

The community’s 27-story north building will open first on March 4, with 179 apartment homes and five floors of shared amenities. A second building, a 19-floor high-rise attached to the north building, will open later this year adding 114 additional apartment homes to the community, for a total of 293 spacious residences, which range from 850 to a whopping 3,300 square feet. Mather expects over half of homes to be occupied by couples, resulting in 400-500 senior residents at full occupancy.

Amenity floors boast wellness features including a full day spa, fitness center, indoor pool, wellness center staffed by nurses, and outdoor spaces including a park, private gardening plots, and even a dog run. Entertainment features include three restaurants, a bar, an art studio, and a large multipurpose room for events. Transportation amenities include an all-day Tysons shuttle, providing residents with free rides to area banks, malls, grocery stores, and other locations six days a week; a community bus for special excursions to vineyards, shows at the Kennedy Center, and other outings.

What makes Mather a “life plan” community is its all-inclusive monthly fee, with residents free to enjoy on-demand restaurant dining, transportation, community fitness programs and wellness team, and 24/7 concierge at no additional fee. Monthly fees also include a set amount of dollars to spend on delivery/takeout, at the bar, or for spa services — the only things that cost extra.

Part of Mather’s approach includes incorporating evidence-based research findings of their aging institute, like adding a wave bed to the spa, which a study at the Mather Institute showed to have measurably improved sleep, stress, and anxiety outcomes. No corners are cut with their fitness equipment, either — their Keiser machines are the same equipment used by the Washington Commanders and Nationals, designed to maximize performance while minimizing injury.

For those needing more advanced care, floors 4-5 of the north building include assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities onsite, exclusive to residents, with all or most services included in the community’s monthly fee.

Luxury senior living — especially in the heart of an economic hub like Tysons — can be quite expensive, however Mather’s approach includes a variety of options that may be more affordable than expected. One-time entrance fees, which Morgan says are 90 percent refundable upon move-out and vary depending on the size of the residential unit selected, start at $650,000 with monthly fees around $4,000, though for residents in the largest units entrance fees can reach as high as $4,000,000, with monthly fees closer to $10,000.

Though entrance fees may be cost-prohibitive for many, they are cheaper than the cost of many luxury condos in Tysons, and provide far more amenities (and typically more square footage) — and monthly fees are comparable to a typical mortgage in the area.

For those approaching their golden years that desire an active, luxurious, maintenance-free retirement in a vibrant urban setting, The Mather in Tysons claims to offers a lifestyle that defies conventional expectations with its modern amenities and all-inclusive approach. For more information, or to start a conversation about your “life plan” for future living, visit themathertysons.com.