In the know.

Living in a maintenance-free patio home with access to the full continuum of services as a senior comes with a wide range of benefits—both practical and emotional. For those accustomed to stretching out in a larger home with a garage, along with a front and backyard, the patio home is a no brainer.

Here’s our list of the top perks of living in a patio home:

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1. No Home Maintenance Hassles-

Enjoy no lawn mowing, landscaping, gutter cleaning, or pest control. In addition to full exterior maintenance, interior upkeep is also taken care of with appliance repair or replacement, housekeeping with linen service, as well as taking care of the little fixes that come up.

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‍2. One-Level Living-

Patio homes have been carefully designed to be single story with no steps or inclines, a setting ideal for mobility challenges and aging in place.

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‍3. The Best of Both Worlds, Privacy and Community-

Life in a community means you get the best of both worlds, privacy and community. While those who choose apartment living can find as much privacy as they wish, those living in a patio home may appreciate the added perk of a garage to give an extra dose of privacy. However, the connection to the community is also easily accessed when desired. With ample educational seminars, dining experiences, group excursions, and more, residents are sure to strike the right balance between privacy and engagement.

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‍4. Downsizing is Less of a Chore-

Any move comes with some reorganization of your belongings, but moving to a patio home doesn't require the deep purge that one must face if moving to an apartment.

In addition to more square footage, there is often attic space, garage storage, and twice the amount of closets.

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5. Peace of Mind for the Future

A maintenance free patio home associated with a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers additional levels of care or onsite Home Health if a need should arise can give the resident superior peace-of-mind. This provides a worry-free path, reducing the stress on family members who do not have to panic, searching for care options after an emergency. Residents also get priority access, ahead of the general public, adding an additional layer of confidence for the future. Many times, the added safety elements like grab bars, emergency pull cords, and slip resistant flooring allows the resident to age in place longer than might have been possible in a standard home without these features.

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If you aren't quite ready for apartment living, but you are intrigued by the perks listed above, you might be ready for the easy life found uniquenly in a maintenance-free patio home!