Florida and Arizona are two top places for retirees to consider making their next home, and for families looking for warmer locales for assisted living facilities. There are a variety of other options that could be worth checking out for your loved ones, especially with recent news that Florida and Arizona are experiencing shortages of qualified nurses.
Here are some of our top picks:
Arlington, VA: In fact, many of the smaller cities that surround Washington, DC can be considered great places for older people who may need a little bit of help to get around. Arlington ranks high for us because of the closeness to a variety of metro areas (Richmond, Washington, DC and Baltimore to name a few), the ease residents have in accessing a variety of activities and eateries in the area, and an effective public transport system. The closeness to the federal government also pays dividends for families using the Veterans Affairs healthcare centers. Keep in mind that the weather can be hot and humid during the summer. View all assisted living facilities in Arlington, VA.
Loveland, CO: The sister city of Fort Collins in Colorado’s Front Range, Loveland has the advantage of providing a small town feel with a culture that is hard to beat in the area given the high concentration of arts venues. The altitude and colder winters may not be the best fit for every family, but the cost of living is cheap and day trips for loved ones can take in a variety of Rocky Mountain attractions. Loveland also gets points for not being in the range of Denver’s increasing sprawl that has begun to congest local areas and take away some of the flavor in the region. View all assisted living facilities in Loveland, CO.
Savannah, GA: The biggest Georgian city on the sea, Savannah offers a lot to like for those considering an assisted living facility. It retains a strong small-town charm with much of its antebellum architecture still intact. Like many of the southern cities outside of Florida, the cost of living for families who might want to live near there relatives is low, and this also translates to fees. Unlike other cities on this list, the ocean and the mountains are both near enough for day trips or weekend excursions, and Savannah’s College of Art and Design have propelled the neighborhood culture. View all assisted living facilities in Savannah, GA.
Austin, Texas: We did not mean to slight the Midwest, and Austin certainly has a lot to offer thanks to its size and college/tech connections. With more than 750,000 annual residents, it could be a turnoff to consider facilities in the city proper, but the growth of satellite communities makes Austin a viable choice. It has a variety of good healthcare options for seniors who may need consistent care, and the safety for such a large city is relatively unmatched in the rest of the country. The size may not be such a turn-off for those who may need to stay at home more often, but the sizable music scene and variety of cultural attractions makes for great trip possibilities for friends and family. View Austin, TX assisted living options.
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