Question: What are seniors looking for in independent and assisted living facilities? We are conducting research for a potential new independent/assisted living facility for seniors and would like to know what amenities and services residents of this type of facility would like.  Seniors only please!

Answer: I'm not a senior, but I helped my mother find a place. We went looking because we wanted a place where they would check on my mother every day to make sure she is okay. One thing she wanted is a nice entrance with the feel of a nice hotel. She rejected any place that was small and crowded when you walked in. She liked the places with a concierge desk and marble floors when you came in. She wanted a decent size 2 bedroom 2 bath apt so she could have family sleep over. The food was very important. We rejected a place that only had hot breakfast three days a week and tested the food every place we went. She wanted a selection of food at every meal. She wanted lots of staff to help her by parking her car and bringing in her groceries. I wanted a place with a van service for when she had to stop driving and a pool and exercise facilities, although she has not used them. We also looked at the activities. She liked bingo and movies-they have something every night. A lot of her friends liked the bridge and poker games. She liked that they have a nursing facility on the grounds so she can stay there. She liked the attractive dining room like a nice restaurant with a view of the intercoastal. I suggest that you look at where she ended up which is Harbour's Edge in Delray. It has no trouble filling up although it is very high end. I am almost 58 years old and I would like a place like Harbour's Edge in 20 years. By the way, her friends have come to dinner there and have been so impressed that some of them have also purchased units there.
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