Have you ever wondered what the most expensive nursing homes in the US have to offer their aged inhabitants? Well, while retirement homes have always been associated with the elderly and their inability to provide comfort and care for themselves, these nursing homes paint an entirely different picture. Golf courses, health spas, boat excursions, swimming pools, and weekly dinner parties are only some of the amenities offered to the wealthy community of retirees.
In a recently published article we shed some light on the 10 cities with high demand for nurses, amongst which were New York City and Los Angeles. Surrounding these locations are also some of the most expensive nursing homes in the US, which usually require all sorts of caretakers for their staff. In fact, with 8,000 people in the US turning 60 every day, the retirement home business is a solid investment for the future, as this number will continue to grow. However, let’s look at our compilation of pricey nursing homes and discover how much money we really need to live a golden life at a golden age.
7. The Village at Sherman Oaks Senior Living Community, California
Price: $4,600 per month
It would be expected that retiring in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in California is a convenient situation. But the Village, which has been compared to a luxury hotel, offers more than mere convenience: fitness classes, a library, an over-sized pool, fine dining options, and a spa make this nursing home a well-rounded choice for middle-upper class senior citizens.
6. Somerset House, Oak Harbor, Florida
Price: $7,600 per month
This five-star nursing home is truly focused on offering its customers the best health care possible, by providing in-house counselling on nutrition and fitness habits, as well as a wellness program. However, the luxury comfort doesn’t stop there. Somerset’s location also offers accommodation in the forms of villas, condos, or cottages, all with access to the golf course, swimming pools, and spas.
5. Vivante on the Coast, California
Price: $11,000 per month
The monthly rental price at this retirement home may be pricey, but it’s certainly worth it. Not only was the recently completed home awarded a SAGE Award in 2013 for its contribution on enhancing the quality of life of California’s senior citizens, but its design is surprisingly modern. Apart from the 24-hour concierge, fitness centre, landscaped gardens and fine dining, this luxury retirement home features an indoor saltwater pool and a putting green.
4. Vi at La Jolla Village, California
Price: up to $754,000 per property
This nursing home, situated in the sunny San Diego requires an entrance fee that can range from $206,900 to $511,200 and is refundable to heirs or estates. Furthermore, according to the type of accommodation, property owners pay a monthly fee of $4,580, which caters to the Phillips Medical Alert Service in each home unit, as well as the additional amenities of housekeeping, 24-hour security, and San Diego city tours.
3. Trilogy at Encanterra, Arizona
Price: up to $776,882 per property
Located 40 miles southeast of Phoenix, in Arizona’s mountainside, this gated community feels more like a poolside vacation than a retirement home. Apart from the usual luxury amenities of concierge service, fine dining restaurant, gym, indoor pool, and saunas, the Trilogy at Encanterra also features access to the Tom Lehman-designed 18-hole championship golf course. All of the homes are French, Italian, or Spanish themed, giving them a warm feel…at the moderate starting price of $320,937 and ranging up to $776,882 per property.
2. Sun City Anthem, Nevada
Price: up to $889,000 per property
For the higher end retirees with a knack for gambling, this adult community comprising 12,500 citizens is quite the spectacle. Situated on the Black Mountains of Henderson, only 16 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, the location holds 7,144 houses, with prices ranging from $180,000 to $889,000 per property. But the real value is in the array of amenities, including two golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, a dance studio, spas, five tennis courts, two clubhouses, and a gourmet restaurant.
1. Sarasota Bay Club, Florida
Price: up to $1.8 Million per property
With the cheapest home, a one bedroom unit, starting at $350,000 and reaching up to $1.8 million, in addition to a monthly fee of $2,043 to $5,100 respectively, this is undoubtedly the most expensive nursing home in the US. However, Sarasota Bay Club is known for having an outstanding staff-to-guest ratio, as well as the best-equipped onsite health care options. Happy retiring!
