Traditional Communities Little Rock AR

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Read on and get more information.

Melissa Philpot
(501) 686-9141
Little Rock, AR
William Wilson
(501) 753-1616
North Little Rock, AR
Ms. Connie Grubesich
Connie R. Grubesich

479-236-5020
4241 Gabel Dr.
Fayetteville, AR
Kristen McGrew
(501) 624-7111
Hot Springs, AR
Dennis Maley
Mtn Home, AR
Alan Pogue
North Little Rock, AR
Chenal Family Therapy, PLC
(501) 786-9970
10800 Financial Centre, Suite 490
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Chandana Becker, PhD, MTI, RPP, SEP
479-442-2026
1835 E. Mission Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR
Zach Newcomb, LCSW
(479) 856-2602
4257 Gabel Drive
Fayetteville, AR
Charlotte Cone
(501) 472-2473
Conway, AR
Data Provided by:
 

Are You Active Adult Community Material?

April 9 — For Sequoya, moving into a 55+ community in Yuma was “… boy what a mistake!” Similarly, Kimojimo “tried (a community in FL), lasted 9 months, and couldn’t WAIT to get out!” Yet Bill55, who worked for years for Del Webb, “… met countless people who had no intention of living in an adult community. But for one reason or another they decided to give it a shot and I would see them around the community day after day taking part in all sorts of activities. At least 95% of those people said that moving there was the best decision of their lives!”

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Topretirements has just written a “Tips and Picks” article, “ Is an Active Adult Community Right for You” , that uses quotes from actual people to try to pinpoint the pluses and minuses of active adult communities, so as to help others figure out what their retirement living decision should be.

The people who say that they love living in their active adult communities are attracted for about 5 basic reasons:

  • Active living and activities
  • Easy social scene
  • Low maintenance
  • Getting away from teenagers (or being with people their own age)
  • Finding a community that’s right for them
  • All inclusive style and conveniences
  • Meanwhile, the people who hate the thought of living in active adult communities have plenty to say about why they feel that way.

  • The biggest negative by far is Home Owners Associations (HOAs). For many, having some one else tell them how to live just isn’t acceptable
  • Incompatible neighbors and aspirations. Several people commented that older retirees aren’t willing to spend on necessary improvements, so communities don’t improve
  • Too many restrictions and rules (See HOA)
  • Boring
  • Prefer to live where they always have
  • Location - most active communities are remote - that’s where the cheap land is
  • Finally, many people had good advice for others when it comes to deciding whether or not to live in an active adult community. We liked this quote a lot: “From my observations 55+ communities do indeed offer a great deal - but that is not to say they are for everyone - there are tradeoffs. It seems that more particular/meticulous persons do a bit better in these environs - and those that take advantage of the multitude of activities, not the armchair quarterbacks, are usually more pleased.”

    To see the full Tips and Picks article go to Active Adult Communities

    Posted by Boomer1 on April 9th, 2008

    Click here to read the rest of the article from TopRetirements.com