Trend in senior housing is to invite the community in

The Watermark in Bellevue, WA, opens services such as a coffee shop to the public.

Community, being connected to others, plays a crucial role in the well-being at any age, but especially as we enter our elder years.

The latest trend in senior housing is breaking down walls, literally. According to an article in Fast Company, some senior living facilities are creating public-facing amenities like cafes and restaurants, which help connect seniors to their wider communities.

Such services have long been part of and available to those living in senior-focused facilities and many allow family and friends to join residents. The trend now, however, is to open these these areas to the general public in an effort to enrich the community connection.

Imagine enjoying morning coffee at a bustling cafe without having to leave your senior living facility, mingling with neighbors and locals alike.

Would access to community-focused amenities like this make you more likely to choose one senior living facility over another?

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