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Follow on Google News | 30 Reasons Why People Move To A Retirement VillageTo mark Retirement Villages Ltd’s 30th anniversary year, residents have volunteered 30 reasons for why they chose to move to a retirement village.
By: Suzanne Ostler That’s as true in the retirement sector as in any others. In a recent survey, carried out by Retirement Villages Ltd and answered by around 500 of the company’s residents, location emerged as the number one reason people had chosen their retirement property. But it’s not the only reason. To mark Retirement Villages Ltd’s 30th anniversary year, residents have volunteered 30 reasons for why they chose to move to a retirement village. 1. Location, location, location 2. Peace of mind 3. Security 4. The ability to lock up and leave for extended periods without worrying about what’s happening at home 5. No gardening but beautiful gardens 6. Round the clock support 7. Companionship 8. Friendship 9. An active social life 10. Property investment 11. Availability of care 12. Level access homes 13. Homes specifically designed with the over 55s in mind 14. Downsizing 15. To be nearer family 16. Constant – free – access to the extensive communal facilities 17. High specification homes 18. Sense of community 19. Traffic free environment 20. On site restaurant 21. Comfort of being able to walk into the bar alone – and find someone to talk to 22. Round the clock on site support 23. Variety of living options 24. Standard of housing 25. Being able to retain home ownership 26. Pets can come too 27. Guest suites available for friends and family 28. Availability of transport – without having to run a car 29. Social life 30. Number and variety of social events and interest groups Retirement Villages Ltd has been developing and managing bespoke lifestyle and care villages for the over 55s for 30 years. The pioneers of the UK model, the company now has approaching 2,000 residents living in 13 locations spread across 10 counties in the south of the country. For more information visit the website www.retirementvillages.co.uk End
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