topic Re: Housing for Senior Citizen in Community Chat

Housing for Senior Citizen

On It — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:42:17 GMT

I am exploring housing for senior citizens. I have done several searches in my city, but there seems to be a category missing for senior citizens who want to sell their home to avoid having to maintain it. Perhaps larger cities have active adult apartment communities. Everything here goes straight to assisted living.

We do not require meals, or in-house hairdressers, or a plethora of planned activities. We would like to have a comfortable apartment where there are no college students or young families. Is there such a place? Am I using the wrong search wording? We may need to relocate?

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

cotton4me — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:36:25 GMT

Perhaps try searching housing for 55+ rather than seniors.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

tansy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:49:46 GMT

The website 55plus dot com might help depending on where you are located. If, by chance, you are in Washington, look at SHAG apartments.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

PickyPicky3 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:51:16 GMT

Try 55+ or 62+ apartments. In my area the nicest senior apartments are income-restricted. The new non-income restricted senior apartments are too small and overpriced. Look for communities/buildings that are "defacto" senior -- over 75% senior. Better prices, more square footage.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:55:06 GMT

Honestly, with where things are headed, I think people need to start having conversations with their families and the need to share housing and start planning for it. Affordable housing for younger couples is a challenge in places and the older set could benefit from the companionship and a bit of help as they age.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Carmie — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:07:54 GMT

Some nursing homes have apartments on their property.

My friend is in a nursing facility. There is an apartment building there that sells apartments to seniors. They offer one or two bedrooms and they are very nice. The lobby has a receptionist and the residents can take advantage of some of the services offered at the facility, such as worship services if they wish.

I was surprised this even existed. I noticed it when I visited my friend there and the front parking lot was restricted to residents only. Huh? Residents in a nursing home who drive cars? So, I inquired.

I have met some of the people who live there, because I am there often. They are active seniors and are happy with their living conditions.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Winkk — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:09:59 GMT

This is an ongoing problem in PA. It seems as though we go through life and don't even think about what we are going to do when we can't or don't want to keep our home.

In our area there are several continuing care places. You go in as independent living, then assisted living and nursing home. They are really nice. But, they are expensive. There does not seem to be any middle of the road housing for older people.

You can look into the over 55+ plus housing. That may be a good choice for you. Good luck.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

qbetzforreal — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:17:11 GMT

I agree with narrowing your search to 55+ housing.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

wagirl — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:51:55 GMT

Oh my gosh---there are tons of retirement communities where I live--from renting condos and aptments to actually buying those things---google retirement communities for your area

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:07:32 GMT

We have many senior living facilities of all types in the Albuquerque area. Some are just ordinary apartment buildings but only for senior residents. @On It Maybe you ought to consider NM as a permanent home.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

On It — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:21:07 GMT

@Kachina624 We have given careful consideration to New Mexico. We will need to be in a major hub for medical services. That pretty much leaves Albuquerque and Las Cruces. We are looking at both, but know nothing about where to live in these two cities.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:21:30 GMT

Many lovely 55+ apartment communities have been built in my area of Wisconsin in the last few years. I attended a grand opening tour through one of them before the pandemic. The buildings are nicely appointed with elevators, underground parking, in-apartment washer/dryer, and on-site management. The monthly rate was $1,800-$2,400 depending on the number of bedrooms. Although I could not afford to live there for very long, it was a very desirable environment.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

tansy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:30:23 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Many lovely 55+ apartment communities have been built in my area of Wisconsin in the last few years. I attended a grand opening tour through one of them before the pandemic. The buildings are nicely appointed with elevators, underground parking, in-apartment washer/dryer, and on-site management. The monthly rate was $1,800-$2,400 depending on the number of bedrooms. Although I could not afford to live there for very long, it was a very desirable environment.

That monthly rate is low compared to my area. Did it include at least one meal per day? Usually all utilities are included other than phone and internet and there is a twice-weekly house cleaner.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

On It — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:32:58 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
Oh my gosh---there are tons of retirement communities where I live--from renting condos and aptments to actually buying those things---google retirement communities for your area

I did the 55+ search for our city. Two choices were presented but were income based. It seems like my area of Texas is similar to the area in PA that was mentioned earlier in the thread in not offering the apartment category. It does have plenty of good assisted living facilities.

We are considering a major move, but it is frightening and seems like a daunting task at our age. If your nic is about Washington, I found Vancouver, WA, and it is interesting. I like the idea of having abundant water. Do you know about it?

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:34:31 GMT

@tansy The monthly rates did not include a meal or housekeeping help.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:46:06 GMT

@On It Las Cruces is a nice city but way too hot for me in the summer. Albuquerque has a nicer climate, central to so many things to see and do, close to Santa Fe and the Northern mountains, UNM medical facilities, big Presbyterian Hospital. I actually live in Rio Rancho which is adjacent to and North of the city, a newish city just incorporated 30 years ago. Lots of senior faci!cities here.

One bad thing about the state; there is a state income tax but property taxes are lower than Texas. It's a PIA though.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Duckncover — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:52:40 GMT

Several areas have passed laws preventing homeowners from adding apartments above their garages or modifying their homes in order to allow elderly family members to live there. It just reminds me how little regard our society now has for seniors in addition to infants.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

patbz — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:04:33 GMT

I live in Show Low AZ where housing is still fairly affordable, especially for condos. We have a nice new hospital and lots of access for full medical services in Phoenix ( we are 4 seasons so Summer averages 22 degrees under Phoenix and Winters are.much milder than East Coast.or N.W.). I also go to Rio Rancho frequently and agree with Kachina's assessment.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

Sage04 — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:08:37 GMT

Townhouses and apartments are going up in the Atlanta and surrounding Cities. They are new so people are trying to get in. Some of the rooms are small. Right now the going rate is $867 a month and it's about 720 sq feet for a one bedroom apartment.

The town houses are two stories and some people prefer those.

You have to apply even before they are built, they interview you and let you know if you qualify. They go so fast but they keep building.

Re: Housing for Senior Citizen

tansy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:12:43 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@tansy The monthly rates did not include a meal or housekeeping help.

Well, that's not good, @deepwaterdotter. I know you are a good cook and seem to enjoy it but I want the option of a prepared meal.