LGBT Senior Living

Everyone deserves to find a retirement community where they can feel welcome and respected as they age. For LGBT seniors, we still have a long way to go when it comes to providing the type of care needed to support them in old age. However, in California there are a handful of affinity senior living homes designed to serve the aging LGBT community that give us hope for the future of LGBT elderly care.

Affinity living is a type of senior living option that caters to the needs of community residents. For religious folk, this could mean providing kosher meals or designated space for worship. For Chinese residents, it could mean offering multilingual caregivers or events celebrating popular Chinese holidays. There are a plethora of affinity living communities designed to support other cultures and lifestyle preferences as well. In the Seniorly Resource Center, families can search for information on the type of senior living options they are interested by keyword.

For the aging LGBT community, perks of these communities often include gourmet dining, pet friendly housing, fitness programs, social events, modern furnishings, lush outdoor spaces, and housekeeping amenities that can support a maintenance free lifestyle.

Senior housing communities in California serving the LGBT community include Stonewall Gardens of Palm Springs, Fountaingrove Lodge of Santa Rosa, and the forthcoming 55 Laguna community in San Francisco.

Seniorly is optimistic that the future of LGBT elderly care is bright. In the coming years, as the 65+ population in the United States doubles, we expect that a plethora of affinity senior living communities will be designed with the LGBT community in mind. To stay up-to-date on the latest senior living trends, sign up for Seniorly’s monthly newsletter by visiting our homepage.