Benefits of a 55+ Community

If you’re an empty-nester, pre-retiree, or retiree, you may be considering a move out of your current home. While you may feel an attachment to a home where you’ve lived for many years, active adult communities have some amazing benefits. The on-site amenities and sense of community can be very appealing, as can the transition away from all the responsibilities and maintenance chores of home ownership. Retirement living in a 55-plus community allows you the freedom to travel while also providing an appealing home base. However, the intangible benefits are sometimes even more appealing.

• Senior living apartments make for a more peaceful environment. Because they’re age-restricted, 55-plus communities allow you the calm and quiet that comes from living with mature neighbors. You’ll be unlikely to be disturbed by noisy parties or loud music and you’ll have things in common with the people in your neighborhood.
• Life in a 55-plus community offers easy camaraderie. You’ll be living with other independent older adults who share many of your life experiences. It’s easy to find people with a similar background, who share your interests and point of view. What’s more, you’ll be able to participate in regularly scheduled social events that make it easy to connect with your neighbors and plug into your new community.
• There’s a lot to love about the lifestyle in active living apartments. People in 55-plus communities want to make the most of their retirement. You’ll find people just as passionate as you are about the hobbies, sports, and activities you enjoy, and you’ll have the opportunity to make the next phase of your life whatever you want it to be.
• Most senior communities offer a convenient location. Once you’re finished raising your family, you don’t have to worry as much about school districts and all the other things that were so appealing in earlier years. Your priorities shift, and you’ll probably want a more convenient home base for going off on adventures. 55-plus communities understand this, and they’re typically located within easy reach of retail shopping districts,

When you’re ready to find an adult active living community, consider Larkspur at Shadow Creek. A family-owned and managed community for ages 55 and up, we offer resort-style apartments in Pearland, Texas, with an emphasis on active living. We give our residents the chance to transition from the responsibilities and burdens of home ownership to a lifestyle of convenience and luxury, full of new friends, new activities, and new adventures. To learn more about life at Larkspur at Shadow Creek, call 832-376-8414, or contact us through our website.