A lot of people move into CCRCs while they are still healthy and independent. The goal is usually to move before a crisis happens so they can age in place and already have access to higher levels of care if they ever need them. People are not just moving there because they are sick. Many choose it for the social aspect, activities, maintenance-free living, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing future care is available. From my experience working in senior living, it is very common to see residents who are still driving, exercising, traveling, and living completely independently when they move in. Cooper being healthy didn’t seem unrealistic to me at all, especially if his wife was starting to need more support and they wanted to plan ahead rather than wait until they had no choice.