4 Mistakes to Avoid When Considering Retirement Villages
When considering retirement villages, there are a number of factors to consider. Whether you are planning for your own upcoming retirement or you are starting to search for a fulfilling option for your soon-to-retire parents, choosing the right village can make all the difference. While the overall village itself is a major factor, along with the location, there are additional things that can make all the difference. To help you know what to avoid, we have put together a list of the top mistakes made when comparing retirement villages.
1. Lack of activities.
A wide selection of facilities should be par for the course. In addition to this, a good senior living village should also offer a variety of activities. Retirement should not mean the end of life. If anything, it is the start of a whole new phase of life – the golden years. There should be a wide range of things to do that can be easily enjoyed within the estate, allowing you to enjoy each day to the fullest.
2. Low security.
Another essential factor to consider is the security offered throughout the village. This should not only apply to the village in itself but also each individual property within the village. Without security features such as 24-hour patrols and access control in the form of entry checks, it becomes harder to enjoy full peace of mind. An on-site frail care centre will even more assurance. When there are proper safety measures in place, you will always know that you are always safe, whether relaxing at home or partaking in activities within the village.
3. Limited housing choices.
After many years of working hard, the last thing you will want is to spend your retirement cooped up in a tiny home that barely has enough space for you to move. Being in a cramped apartment with no garden or outdoor space is equally depressing. Ideally, you should have a choice of housing options that allow you to choose the housing type that is best suited to your needs. This could be something more compact or something more spacious.
4. No community.
Finally, it is also a mistake to not consider the important role that community plays within retirement. One of the biggest causes of depression during this phase of life is loneliness and isolation. The purpose of senior villages is to provide a sense of community. Choosing a village that actively encourages this through group activities, communal dining, and other ways to encourage socialisation is therefore essential.
As one of the most prestigious senior villages in the Cape – and one that has received eight international property awards, including the Safest House in Africa award – Val de View Evergreen offers luxurious retirement living in the heart of the Cape Winelands. This estate offers a wide range of housing options, along with state-of-the-art facilities, a full range of activities, a thriving active community, and much, much more.
Contact Sotheby’s today to learn more about this spectacular estate and you will soon see why Val de Vie Evergreen is considered one of the finest retirement villages in the country.
