Segment Assisted Living: Assessing the Needs of the Over-55 Population

ABSTRACT

The growth of the over-55 population segment in the United States will require an accompanying growth in the available housing options for this segment after retirement. This paper reports the results of research aimed at more clearly understanding this population's attitudes toward post-retirement housing. Specifically, this paper examines the attractiveness of the various post-retirement housing options, the respondents' role in the decision-making process, the reasons for moving into such housing, and preferred amenities. Findings indicate that the need to maintain independence is of primary importance for this group.