Why is it so hard to find an economical, ranch-style home? With the active, senior citizen population rising so fast, why are so many, even new homes, designed with no mind to the fast growing elderly senior population (I AM TALKING ABOUT HOUSES THAT A SENIOR COULD LIVE IN WITH NO HUMAN ASSISTANCE, HERE, NOT NURSING HOMES)------ Developers would make TONS of $$ doing this! Also, Why doesn't organizations like AARP work with builders, developers, federal housing officials along with city/county and state officials on this?
You are right, there needs to be more economical homes for seniors as the 55+ places are a bit pricey. My area has outstanding hospitals, urgent cares, physicians, etc. so the builders know they will make a profit building these communities. It all depends on the demographics of an area.
I think the reality is that the housing market is driven by the idea that homes are built for a healthy 30 something mom, dad and two kids, and buyers are not looking that far into the future. Older folks are still living in those homes where they raised their families trying to make do until they are forced into apartments or assisted living.
(BTW, I have a nephew that delivers furniture and often larger items can not fit into brand new homes. You have to wonder who is designing these houses!)