Question 1

What exactly is active adult housing?

Accepted Answer

Active adult housing is age-qualified apartment living designed for independent adults 55 and older (some communities are 62+). It's not an assisted living or a care facility—there are no medical services or supervision. Instead, it's maintenance-free apartment living with resort-style amenities and a built-in community of people in similar life stages. You have complete independence, but without the burden of home maintenance.

Question 2

How is this different from regular apartments?

Accepted Answer

A few key differences: First, all residents are 55+, which creates a quieter, more compatible community atmosphere. Second, the amenities and services are designed specifically for your lifestyle—fitness centers with age-appropriate classes, social spaces that encourage connection, activities that match your interests. Third, the apartments themselves often have thoughtful design features like walk-in showers, wider doorways, and single-level living. Finally, the community culture is different—people here have time, they're looking to connect, and they actually use the amenities.

Question 3

How is this different from assisted living or senior care?

Accepted Answer

Completely different models. Assisted living provides medical care, daily living assistance, and supervised activities for people who need support. Active adult communities are for fully independent people who simply want to eliminate home maintenance and gain access to community and amenities. There's no care staff, no medical services, no supervision. You're living independently—just with better amenities and less responsibility than homeownership requires.

Question 4

Who is this right for?

Accepted Answer

People who thrive here are typically ready to downsize from a larger home but definitely not ready to slow down their lives. You might be recently retired or still working remotely. You might love to travel or prefer to stay close to home. The common thread is wanting freedom from maintenance, desire for community without sacrificing privacy, and appreciation for having time to focus on what matters to you rather than what needs fixing.

Question 5

Do I have to be retired?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. While many residents are retired, plenty of people work remotely, consult part-time, or run their own businesses. The age requirement is 55+, but there's no retirement requirement. In fact, some residents specifically choose this lifestyle because they're still working and don't want to spend their limited free time on home maintenance.

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All the Questions you might have about Active Adult Apartments . . .
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