3 Amenities To Look For In A Retirement Community

Posted on: 23 March 2021

When you reach retirement age and when you retire from your job, you may start to reimagine how you are going to spend the rest of your life. One way to do that is to move into a retirement community. One thing to know about looking for a retirement community is that not all communities are created equal. To help you choose a community that has tons of amenities that you will use, there are a few things that you may want to look for including pickleball courts, a golf course, and a swimming pool. 

1. Pickleball courts

Imagine if you got to spend your afternoons playing pickleball with all of your closest friends. Not only would you be doing something active for your body, but you'd also be doing something active for your mind; two things that are really important to do when you get older. When you're shopping for a retirement community, look for a pickleball active adult community that has tons of pickleball courts for you to go to on the weekends and on sunny afternoons as well. 

2. Golf

Getting out on the golf course and hitting a few balls is a great way to occupy your time and enjoy a little bit of leisure time as well. If you want to do something active, but you don't want to be running around too much, then going to the golf course may be the ultimate way to go. Looking for a retirement community that's on a golf course won't just give you time to spend on it, but it can also be good for your home's value as well. Why? When you live on a golf course, it's practically guaranteed that you won't have anything built to obstruct your view(s) and they are just more prestigious; both of which can increase your real estate value. 

3. Swimming pool

Having a swimming pool is a great way to almost guarantee relaxation. Whether you prefer to just lay out at the pool or if you enjoy swimming laps, having a swimming pool is a must when you are shopping for a retirement community. If you have grandkids or great-grandkids, then make sure the retirement community has hours where they allow kids so that you can bring little ones to come and have a splash at your place. 

To learn more about retirement communities near you and to find one that has at least some of these amenities, reach out to a real estate professional near you today. 

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