Quality of Life

Quality of Life. The community’s quality of life will be assessed by, but not limited to, the following: A. Hospital: There must be a hospital within a 30-minute drive of the community and, preferably, closer. B. Adequate Medical Services: Includes emergency services for stabilization and/or C. referral/transport. D. Available Housing: The community must have an adequate supply of both resale housing and rental housing sufficient to meet the needs of potential new retiree residents. E. Adult Education: Opportunities through local community college, local university or branch of either. F. Available Goods and Services: Shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, etc. G. Recreation: Opportunities for retirees, such as golf, walking, exercising, etc. H. Cultural Opportunities: Theater, art gallery, recitals, etc. I. Crime Rate: Crime rate comparable to the national average. J. Civic/Community Pride: Includes intangibles such as appearance or “curb appeal” of the entrances into and out of the downtown area; living conditions such as quality of housing, public safety, and environmental quality; economic equity and vitality; culture and heritage.