There are different types of Senior Living Communities with age really being the determining factor. I have lived in two. When I retired at age 58 I moved to a Age Restricted [age55] Active Adult Retirement Community in Roseville California originally developed by the Dell Webb Corp. There were 3100 individual homes of varying sizes, two golf courses, tennis courts, bocce courts, indoor and outdoor pools restruants, game and hobby rooms, many clubs. This facility served my needs until I approached age 80 and became less physically active, but not ready for assisted living. I loved Sun City Roseville and miss the good friends that I made. I sold my home earlier this year and now live in a Age Restricted age 55) gated cpmmunity cosisting of fully equipped two bed, two bath apartments with some one bed one bath units.I would guess the average age of my present community to be in the late 60's early 70's. Although some use walkers and canes, it' mostly un assited living. We have a Spa, swimming pool. and many facilities for social and recreational intercourse. I am also within minutes of my only daughter,grandchildren and now great grandchildren.
All seniors should consider that at some point in time we will become less physically actice due to health concerns and that is a major determinant in where we live and what kind of facility, and it's best in my opinion to PLAN AHEAD instead of waiting until the last moment.