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The Benefits of Senior One-Bedroom Apartments

older women enjoying time at a senior apartment

Are you thinking about making a move to a senior living community in San Diego? From simplifying your life to expanding your social circle, there’s a lot to gain by moving to a smaller living space in a senior living community. You might be surprised by the comfort and convenience of a one-bedroom apartment that’s designed to make the most of every square foot.

The Upside of Downsizing

Approaching the process of downsizing in retirement with a positive mindset can help you embrace an exciting new lifestyle full of possibilities. Here are some of the benefits of apartment living for seniors at Casa de las Campanas:

  1. 1. Cost savings compared to living at home. Each square foot of your home adds up to higher costs for utilities and maintenance, so why pay for extra space you don’t need? Downsizing can free up time and money to spend on travel, hobbies, and other bucket list items. Having a strategic approach to downsizing and decluttering can help you prepare for a new chapter in your retirement.

  2. 2. Perfectly sized for your life. You may realize you have more space than you need in a large home, townhome or condo, and that it’s time to focus on rightsizing your space with a smaller apartment. Taking time to rethink your priorities and reducing the “stuff” in your life allows you to make more room for experiences, joy, and purpose in life. A one-bedroom apartment is thoughtfully designed to maximize every square foot of space, with the flexibility to decorate your apartment to match your style.

  3. 3. Maintenance-free living. The responsibilities of homeownership, including tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and home upkeep, require a lot of your time and energy. Moving to an apartment in a senior living community opens the door to a maintenance-free lifestyle with fewer chores and more time to spend living life to the fullest.

  4. 4. Life-enriching services and amenities. Choosing a senior apartment with a smaller footprint can actually help you live a more expansive lifestyle. You’ll have a whole community as an extension of your home, with convenient access to dining venues, a fitness center, arts and crafts studio, putting green, walking trails, dog parks, and so much more.

  5. 5. A lifestyle with no limits. Moving to a senior apartment leads to more opportunities to meet new friends and engage in social opportunities every day. Step right outside your door and into a vibrant lifestyle, where it’s easy to meet friends for dinner and join in the fun! Dance, hike, golf, socialize, rediscover old hobbies, or find new activities to enjoy.

Explore Senior Living Options at Casa de las Campanas

Ready to explore your options and see for yourself if an apartment is right for you? Learn more about the perks of independent living in San Diego for active seniors and compare floor plans using our Floor Plan Fit calculator. We’re here to help you find an apartment that fits your budget and exceeds your expectations. We invite you to schedule a personal tour and come see how your living space extends beyond your front door when you join our vibrant community at Casa de las Campanas.
 
Now’s the perfect time to start planning your future at Casa. Attend our upcoming Spring Tour of Homes event to learn about solo aging, see what apartment living is like, and experience the Casa de las Campanas lifestyle. We’ll be showcasing our Hillcrest one-bedroom apartments in the Norte building. Come visit our beautiful campus in the rolling hills of northern San Diego County, and see what you have to gain by rightsizing your space!