Portland, Oregon is known
as one of the “greenest” cities in the world
and is the largest city in the state of Oregon. It's
known for its smart land use and its good light rail
network. This means you can get around a lot without
using your car which saves a lot of money.
For the avid gardener, Portland makes
an ideal retirement destination because of its weather
with warm/dry summers and temperate/wet winters. Portland
has become known as the “City of Roses”
due to its reputation as a great place to grow roses
and the large number of rose gardens throughout the
city.
Portland is famous for its microbreweries
and distilleries which makes it a great place for retirees
who want to enjoy unique beers and spirits that can't
be found anywhere else.
Retirement Housing Options:
In Portland Oregon there are unique housing options
which include condos, apartments for rent, hi-rises,
retirement communities, lofts, co-ops, luxury condominiums,
top end townhouses and other housing for over 55 boomers
and seniors.
Many consider Portland, Oregon to be
among the best retirement cities in the U.S. Here are
some other reasons to choose living in Portland, Oregon.
The
Mirabella Portland,
a thirty story senior living community developed by
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), celebrated
its grand opening. The event showcased the project’s
model homes and penthouse restaurant which showed off
stunning views of the Portland, Oregon area. Mirabella
Portland has 224 independent living apartments and includes
16 residential living apartments offering assistive
service and 20 private suites providing skilled nursing
and rehabilitation.
Oregon Retirement Communities and Homes
Courtyard
Village - Portland Oregon
our philosophy is to provide high quality and affordable
housing with a commitment to excellence in retirement
living. Courtyard Village retirement communities have
been designed specifically for active adults 62 years
of age +.
Linus
Oakes Retirement Center Roseburg Oregon
2665 Van Pelt Blvd., Roseburg, OR 97471
Linus Oakes is truly a unique setting for retirement
living. Our community prides itself in our excellent
dining experience, superior maintenance and housekeeping
services, and a caring staff. Roseburg Oregon
Social Opportunities:
studies have shown that a good group of friends is more
important to a happy retirement than money or health.
Portland, Oregon offers many opportunities with civic
groups and hobby clubs to generate a solid core group
of friends. These friends can help ward off the problems
of aging like dementia and health issues.
Public Transportation:
rural living isn't good for seniors who can't drive
since they require someone's help to get around. The
expenses of transportation add up quickly for fixed-income
seniors so the public transportation of Portland, Oregon
is quite beneficial. Even better is that most public
transit systems have senior rates that are much cheaper
than normal.
Access to Medical Services:
it's pretty obvious that if you live near a hospital,
you're more likely to survive a medical emergency. Despite
how your mind feels, the body starts to break down and
there's a good chance you'll need a hospital visit during
your retirement years. Living in Portland, Oregon is
great since there are more specialists and medical services
available and at cheaper rates.
Access to Local Businesses:
city living offers walking distance to most businesses
that you'll ever use in your retirement years. Even
if you need to travel, there are a lot more shopping
centers and discount stores in urban areas.
Fitness: exercise is
critical to keeping healthy during your retirement years.
Cities have every type of fitness facility from standard
fitness centers to niche fitness places like indoor
rock climbing walls so there's something for everyone.
Even if you want to exercise on your own, there's tons
of parks or indoor malls to enjoy walking in.
Continuing Education:
today’s seniors know the importance of exercising
their brains, as well as their bodies. Urban living
provides access to a wide range of classes, through
local universities, museums, city recreation departments,
etc. Enrolling in these types of courses can help stave
off the depression that some people feel once they stop
working full time.
Food and Entertainment:
retirement should be full of activities you never had
a chance to enjoy while working. Dinners out to fancy
restaurants or weekend getaways to a nearby city or
historical site are all possible living in a city. Usually,
cities have tons of entertainment venues like theaters
and museums and there's always something going on.
Portland Retirement
