Where Are Seniors Moving for Senior Care?
The vision is usually always the same. The senior wants to stay in close proximity to their family, regardless of the state they live in. However, the reality is that a full 60% of seniors end up moving to locations within their state that weren't their initial preference. So how does this happen?
Proximity of Exceptional Medical Facilities
Seniors with a chronic condition or illness are likely to prefer moving into a senior care facility that is close by a hospital or medical facility that can assist them with their medical needs.
Proximity of Friends and Family
While some seniors might prefer to move south to warmer climates, others prefer to either move back to their families, or stay in town with their families to see their children and grandchildren on a regular basis.
Budgeting
The cost of living in a senior care community is directly affected by the other property values within that neighborhood. Depending on the senior’s budget, one location may be more desirable over another simply because it works within their budget.
Initial Location Preference has No Senior Care Facility
It’s possible that a senior’s choice for a city to live in may not have any suitable senior care communities or any at all. In this case, the senior may choose a city close by that does have communities to choose from.
Why do some seniors choose to move out of state?
Proximity of Exceptional Medical Facilities
Seniors with a chronic condition or illness are likely to prefer moving into a senior care facility that is close by a hospital or medical facility that can assist them with their medical needs.
Proximity of Friends and Family
While some seniors might prefer to move south to warmer climates, others prefer to either move back to their families, or stay in town with their families to see their children and grandchildren on a regular basis.
Budgeting
The cost of living in a senior care community is directly affected by the other property values within that neighborhood. Depending on the senior’s budget, one location may be more desirable over another simply because it works within their budget.
Initial Location Preference has No Senior Care Facility
It’s possible that a senior’s choice for a city to live in may not have any suitable senior care communities or any at all. In this case, the senior may choose a city close by that does have communities to choose from.
Why do some seniors choose to move out of state?
- To soak up the sun. Florida and Arizona are common location for seniors to move to, but not just because of the warmer climate but also because the weather helps senior ailments like arthritis.
- Their family lives close to the state lines. Depending on the senior care facilities available, seniors may choose a community that is just across the state line if their loved ones are still nearby.
- Family spread out over the country. Depending on the best value and medical facilities, the senior may choose to live closer by one child, rather than the other.
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