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The Best Value in Every Independent Living Community

For seniors considering a retirement community, choosing a one-bedroom apartment home rather than a two-bedroom yields substantial savings. They will pay a lower cost but enjoy the same big benefits. The beauty of a senior living community is that no matter the size of your residence, everyone enjoys the many services and amenities the community has to offer. This makes the one-bedroom the real value of independent living.

The best value in every independent living community is the one-bedroom

For seniors choosing a one-bedroom apartment home in an independent living community, the entrance fee will be much lower. The amount is calculated based on the square footage of your residence. The fact is that fees for services and amenities are the same for all members of a community, but those who opt for smaller residences will enjoy lower overall costs.

Think smaller and live bigger

When it comes to apartment homes in all-inclusive senior living communities, regardless of the size they all come with the same big lifestyle. That includes the beautifully appointed and maintained communal spaces. Most also feature a clubhouse, pool, library, patio seating, fitness centers, dining venues, and even guest suites, in some cases. It is far more indoor and outdoor square footage than you could ever have in a private home. Best of all you have more free time because you do not have to maintain it.

The invaluable benefit of community

An important benefit of less square footage is the increase in opportunities for socializing and connecting with neighbors. Often when seniors move into larger apartment homes, they stay in them more throughout the day. them from getting out into the community and enjoying the shared spaces. Their apartment should be their place of privacy, to rest, sleep, and have personal time. The rest of the community is their oasis, an extension of their apartment. Many seniors think they are downsizing by leaving the home they have had for so many years. In reality, they are upgrading to more space and a better quality of life.

How much space do you need in a home?

You might ask yourself just how much square footage you really need in a home. The Center on Everyday Lives of Families at the University of California did a study on how we use the space in our homes. It found that 68% of a family’s time was spent in the kitchen as well as the family room. The formal dining room was almost never used, and the living room saw very little activity. They were essentially dead space.

There are large numbers of people in the United States who currently live in smaller spaces and love it. A home does not have to be big to be beautiful. Take a look at families in San Francisco and New York City, for example. According to an estimate provided by The Engineering ToolBox,   the average person needs between 100-400 square feet within a home to feel comfortable. Other sources recommend 600–700 square feet. While seven to eight hundred square feet may sound small, it is the ideal amount of space for seniors looking for a more affordable way to make their retirement dreams come true.

Less square footage means more freedom

Moving into a smaller home, as it turns out, is not a sacrifice at all. Sure, you are giving up square footage, but you gain in other areas. Living in a smaller home means less housework, maintenance, and repairs. Less upkeep and chores mean more time and funds for things that bring joy like travel, a hobby, or volunteering. Most seniors love the lock-and-leave lifestyle retirement communities offer. It affords them the freedom to up and visit friends and relatives or favorite destinations. They do not need to worry about hiring a house sitter or asking a friend or relative to watch their home. Senior living communities take care of all of this for you.

What are seniors saying about their smaller homes?

Overall, it is a thumbs up for smaller living spaces in senior living communities. Seniors are sharing that there are many advantages to smaller homes that they did not necessarily anticipate. Here is what they are saying.

  • “A 700-800-square-foot living space is bigger than you think.”
  • “There’s still enough room to host a dinner or invite overnight guests.”
  • “No matter which size residence you move into the value is in the living, and what the community has to offer.”
  • “Smaller homes are much easier and less expensive to maintain.”
  • “I spend less time cleaning and decluttering.”
  • “Furnishing and decorating just the way I want is less expensive.”
  • “Smaller homes reduce the temptation to accumulate.”
  • “Frees up my time so I can do more of the things I want to do.”

See for yourself how big a small home can be

At Jacaranda Trace in Venice, Florida, we know that everyone’s idea of the perfect home is different. That is why we offer a selection of floor plans so you can choose the size and layout that fits your lifestyle. Come tour Jacaranda Trace and take a walk through one of our model apartment homes or villas or call us (941) 408-2050. One may feel just right. Or view our floor plans online.

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