Tips for Retirees: Choosing an Active Adult Living Community

This may come as a bit of a surprise, but the truth is, most retirees actually prefer to sell their homes and live in active adult communities. The answer to that demand has been an enormous increase in active adult living developments and homes around the country. With so many 55+ active adult living homes to choose from, how do you know which one to pick? No one understands active retirement than new home builder, Tribute Homes. Developed specifically with the goal of creating convenient and
carefree living for active adults and retirees, Tribute Homes’ resort-style houses are located in areas that cater to active adult living. Below, you will find a list we put together of some important things to consider when choosing an active adult living community.

Choice and Convenience

Since active adults prefer to live in communities that offer a variety of things to do, finding an area rich in entertainment, culture and outdoor activities, such as golfing and trail-walking, is a good place to start. Location and convenience are also important to consider when researching different active adult living communities. Neighborhood developments in close proximity to shopping centers, public transportation, banks, freeways, parks, golf courses, recreation centers, and the like, are highly desirable for active, carefree senior living. While convenient location for everyday affairs of life is superb, being close to family and friends is also something to be considered. If you’re a grandparent that loves spending time with your grandchildren and is closely tied to family, living too far away should not be your first choice. Studies show that retirees and seniors who maintain close family relationships suffer far less from loneliness and depression.

Safety First

Surveys show that 54 percent of active adults and retirees ranging from 62-75 years of age state the top reason they elect to live in active adult communities is the feeling of safety and being close to others. In situations where an emergency arises, having a close-knit community adds both safety and protection.
Other safety factors to consider are controlled access and guarded entries, as well as property structures, grounds and maintenance. Most homes built in active adult living communities are well-manicured and maintained in order to comply with HOA rules and regulations. Due diligence on the neighborhood watches and requirements always comes in handy.

The Ideal Home is a Tribute Home

Tribute Homes suggests that the main feature any active adult living home should have is a first floor master bedroom. View our floorplans. Railings, low-step and no-step entrances, wheelchair access and security features all make for safe, hazard-free environments that prevent accidents and add comfort to the home.

Amenities

Clubhouses, fitness rooms, social centers and parks are amenities nearly every active adult retiree desires. Community and connections are important to seniors so activity centers of any kind are important like golf courses and swimming pools, bar-b-que areas and equestrian centers. The more activity, the better!
Tribute Homes builds resort-style retirement homes for active adults age 55+. For more information, visit our website at www.tributehomesusa.com or give us a call at (800) 381-2984.