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OP - I have good friends who know a couple at Goodwin House and say it is great.  Also, Vinson Hall if he qualifies with background.  It would also be good for you and DH to go to different places and have lunch there to see the environment before having your Dad come.  I have driven by a Sunrise in Arlington and it is right on Wilson BLVD and the bus stop I believe so consider that as a future option on driving when you look, too.   Also, it is true that one can trend downward quickly at that age.  I also think you need to consider your Dad's need for community once Mom passes and with a major relocation.

Also do look into closeby senior centers even if living in a community or other places which might be of interest to your Dad to get out to do things with such as church, public library, public or private golf course, a college with sports to view etc.  My  folks 92/93 just moved into a continuing care center in independent living with services, but my Dad who does still drive daytime does not need it and loves going to a weekly "Poker Club" to play with fellows who are still active at a nearly senior center.  We have also found a 3-par golf course with a senior league one morning a week while a caregiver is with my Mom.  It is a balancing act and not everything may be perfect.[/quote]

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