When searching for a home to spend your golden years in, seniors need to consider a great many options before they should make a final decision. What can this independent living community offer for you and you partner? Your golden years should be spent in the kind of comfort and care that you deserve, so it’s important to do your research before settling on an option that you may be stuck with for several years.

Hospitality

The concept of helping active seniors after they retire is nothing new, but when searching for the right independent living community, you’ll want to make sure that they have the right sort of help available to you when you need it. Some places offer 24 hours daily assistance with your basic needs or any maintenance that may be needed.

Licensed Home Care Services

Some seniors who need medical attention might want to make sure that their independent living community comes with a licensed home care service that they can call on if need be. Most independent living communities do come with available nursing or services that help with home care needs, but not all independent living communities do. Check with each one and get a cost breakdown of how much each service will cost. You don’t want to be surprised by an unexpected bill that you didn\’t know about when you signed up.

Community Building Activities

Active seniors need activities! Look for places that offer a full calendar of events – that is, things beyond bingo on Wednesday nights. The more engaged a community is the more value you will get out of your time at the independent living community. Look for activities that fit within your lifestyle. Some independent living communities offer activities that take them off the grounds, while others stay focused on activities on-site, utilizing the natural grounds & community areas for ways to entertain their residents. The more active a community is the more varied your choices, and the better your value.

Amenities

It’s important for many seniors that the independent living community they are going to purchase has a wide variety of amenities available to residents. Depending on your lifestyle and habits, you may be looking for one that has tennis courts, golf courses, gyms or swimming pools. Other amenities include a nice clubhouse for afternoon gatherings and available space for parties. Beware, the more amenities a community has, the more expensive it will be. If you’re on a budget, find a place that has a nice balance of available amenities that you think you will use on an at least weekly basis. There’s no sense in paying extra to live in a community that has a pool if you never use it.

On the flip side of that, don’t price yourself out of a property just because it doesn\’t have one amenity that you thought you wanted. If a place has all the things you want besides one, it’s worth thinking about joining a gym, or nearby facility or organization that offers the amenity or activity that you can’t do without.

When considering where to spend your golden years, seniors need to come up with a solution that fits both your lifestyle and future needs. Research and shopping around is crucial to making the right decision. However, what it really comes down to is finding a place that makes you happy. There’s no reason to spend your golden years in a place that is not up to your standards or doesn\’t have the lifestyle, amenities & activities that you desire. Like anything else in life, the harder you work to find the right living space for you, the better off you’ll be!

Anne Lackey is a Real Estate Broker and her team, Atlanta Housing Source, work in the northern Atlanta area. She helps home buyers & sellers get the results that they are desire. If you need Atlanta real estate service, feel free to contact her for a free consultation.

Anne Lackey is a Real Estate Broker and her team, Atlanta Housing Source, work in the northern Atlanta area. She helps home buyers & sellers get the results that they are desire. If you need real estate services, feel free to contact her for a free consultation. http://www.AtlantaHousingSource.com

Author Bio: Anne Lackey is a Real Estate Broker and her team, Atlanta Housing Source, work in the northern Atlanta area. She helps home buyers & sellers get the results that they are desire. If you need Atlanta real estate service, feel free to contact her for a free consultation.

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