It does seem that most units and even the homes for sale in Leisure World are often not updated and reflect the 70s and 80s and I am not sure why??

Anonymous wrote:Isn’t that what Leisure World is?

Yes. Very active community among the younger seniors. Many people have their own little one level houses in cul de sac neighborhoods, others live in town houses, condos, or high rises. It is a gated community and they have restaurants, bars, pool, golf, a grocery store, gardens, etc. etc. etc.

Anonymous wrote:A unit in Fairlington with a back patio might suit them. It would be a townhome, but easy access to pools and tennis courts and shopping nearby. No outdoor maintenance needed, but they’d have a shared courtyard as a “lawn” to look at.

This is a good suggestion. Options for under 500k, small but updated and big enough for a couple.

Leisure World has a variety of housing options for seniors.

Isn’t that what Leisure World is?

Greenspring has a community garden that residents can use. And if you get a ground floor apartment, they have a patio where you can plant stuff.

Anonymous wrote:It's very hard to find Op. I know that's not helpful. Just want to share that so you know.

This. Also, what is your family history? Did anyone develop a mean and nasty version of dementia? I have been through this with parents and in laws. Everyone has this vision of aging among younger neighbors who adore them. If they become nasty and volatile even the sweetest neighbors will become resentful and it will be hard to get consistent in home care and make sure they stay on the meds that make them nicer.Better to be in the right place where you can get the right care as needed.

Now in my family it is the rare person who lives past 75 who doesn't become highly anxious and/or belligerent or downright rageful with dementia. If in your extended family they all become nicer and happier and they stay mobile and together through the 90s, then it just might work!

It's very hard to find Op. I know that's not helpful. Just want to share that so you know.

Belmont Country Club in Ashburn is a gated community that has some patio homes where there are main level masters and lawn care is included in the HOA dues. The community caters to all ages.

Potomac Green, also in Ashburn, is a 55 and older community but there are houses with yards instead of high density housing.

Anonymous wrote:I'm trying to target some neighborhoods like this for my 70-something parents who want to downsize but still have a small house with a yard. Does this exist in the DMV?

Make sure it is some sort of older adult community where grounds are taken care of and you can easily get aides or whatever you need in the community. Things change on a dime at that age. One broken hip and it's a mess. It doesn't matter if you live closeby. Their personalities can change and suddenly they are angry and blaming you for everything wrong one minute and anxious the next. It needs to be a place where they can get all aging needs met as things decline.

A unit in Fairlington with a back patio might suit them. It would be a townhome, but easy access to pools and tennis courts and shopping nearby. No outdoor maintenance needed, but they’d have a shared courtyard as a “lawn” to look at.

Railroad Cottages in Falls Church sound like what they're looking for but it's not cheap. If the goal is not something 55+ but they just want small homes on small lots, where do you live? It would make sense to target neighborhoods near you.

If you just want a neighborhood could maybe look into Bethesda Metro Area Village— org that tries to support people aging in place.

If you want a community I think Asbury Methodist has some small homes.

Are they not interested in a senior community? There are some with houses with small yards maintained by the community.

I'm trying to target some neighborhoods like this for my 70-something parents who want to downsize but still have a small house with a yard. Does this exist in the DMV?