Anyone looking into or live in an active seniors community?

compmom
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:43:44 +0000

I didn’t mean to start a tangent on driving! Glad to hear some states are addressing this.

Back to communities. I am looking at another one tomorrow, in NH. I see my options as 1) CCRC or other type of community 2) city with “village” type involvement 3) some type of 55+ housing with elevator 4) small cottage somewhere with walkability in town 5) wait for a crisis and enter assisted living!

I believe most CC members are married. I am divorced, probably older than most, and have maybe more health issues. At 74 I am told I am looking early but at the same time am being told that entering early is the best approach.

At some point, if it’s helpful, I will use my Google Doc on all these visits (12?) to summarize the variations and nuances here in this thread. A lot like college visits! I’ll analyze and then go with my gut.