We're in our 50s and moved into senior living. Our neighbors average 76.
Amy Leaitu moved into a senior living community when she was 54. The average age of the residents is 76. She can't imagine living anywhere else.
Amy Leaitu and her husband Dominic, both in their mid-50s, moved into a senior living complex in October 2024. They were attracted to The Watermark, a brand-new 15-minute walk into Bellevue, Washington, with studio apartments under 600 square feet. Amy, an HR analyst for a 911 call center, initially felt young for the community, but the community's diverse personalities and social activities won them over.
The monthly rent of $3,760 included utilities, WiFi, basic cable, and 1,200 points each month for dining or guest suites. At 76 years old, the average age of residents, Amy and Dominic are the youngest residents. Despite being asked why they chose to live with older people, they enjoy group outings and the wisdom and socializing from their neighbors, making their decision to live in the senior living community a fulfilling one.
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