These retirement home innovations range from at-home care services to luxe tropical retreats that will make you wish you were older sooner. Memorable examples from this list include the Armstrong Place Senior Housing complex by David Baker + Partners. The senior residence is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Bayview district and is close to all the amenities the city has to offer like shops, restaurants and other surrounding residences.
In addition to its spacious interior, the residence is fitted with retro design details that are convenient and custom-designed for elderly inhabitants.
Another notable example from this list of retirement home innovations is a South African elderly couple's burglar-proof home that stands on a 20 foot central column. The home is weather-proof and is a safe and secure environment for its residents.
16 Retirement Home Innovations
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Retiree-Run Urban Farms
The Homefarm Concept Blends Retirement Home and Aquaponic Farm
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Ironic Senior Tree Houses
Benjamin Verdonck Builds a Child Fantasy for the Elderly
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Retirement Renovations
Ruby Slippers Creates ‘Ageless Design' Homes for Seniors
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Complimentary Senior Schooling
Shimer College Offers Free Programs for Post-Retired Individuals
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Retiree Trailer Park Editorials
'Snowbirds' Captures a Florida Retirement Community
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Burglar-Proof Houses
A Safe and Secure South African Home Can be Yours for $1.6 Million
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Retro Retirement Homes
The Armstrong Place Senior Housing is Full of Life
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LGBT Retirement Homes
Sweden's Regnbagen House is a First for Europe
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Contemporary Brick Beach Houses
This Retirement Home Features a Vibrant Red Brick Exterior
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Senior Shipping Container Homes
Entry 7455 is Designed for Elderly Residents of the Big Easy
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Interactive Nursing Home Robots
This Nursing Robot Provides Care for Senior Citizens
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Retirement House Swap Sites
LinkedAge's Home Swapping Site is for Seniors with Wanderlust
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Senior Home Care Programs
The Home First Program Brings Healthcare Services to Seniors' Homes
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Creative Retirement Homes
The NoHo Senior Artists Colony is Based in North Hollywood
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Individually Designed Retirement Homes
This Residence is Designed to Avoid Rows of Identical Rooms
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Cross-Cultural Retirement Communities
The ShantiNiketan Senior Home Caters to Indian-Americans
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