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title: Living at Home vs. Moving into a Full-Service Retirement Community
description: When trying to decide whether living at home or in a senior living community is your best option, consider the different benefits and aspects of each choice.
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# [Living at Home vs. Moving into a Full-Service Retirement Community](https://blog.sarasotabayclub.net/living-at-home-vs.-moving-into-a-full-service-retirement-community)

 Written by [Sarasota Bay Club](https://blog.sarasotabayclub.net/author/sarasota-bay-club) | September 25, 2018

If you’re trying to decide whether living at home or in a senior living community is your best option, it can help to consider the different aspects of each choice.

***Related Blog: [Why Moving to a Luxury Retirement Community in Sarasota is Better Than Staying at Home](https://blog.sarasotabayclub.net/why-moving-to-a-luxury-retirement-community-in-sarasota-is-better-than-staying-at-home)***

## **Living in a Senior Living Community**

Sarasota Bay Club, a full-service senior living community, offers the following advantages over living at home:

- A greater degree of certainty regarding your future. You’ll have the security of knowing where you’ll live and that you’ll be well cared for in a beautiful environment.
- No more worries over home maintenance or repair, and more free time to enjoy your life without these chores and worries.
- Less stress, which can make you happier and healthier.
- Plenty of varied activities to keep your mind and body engaged.
- An immediate circle of friends and sense of community.
- Increased safety and security, with emergency assistance available whenever you need it.
- Delicious meals designed around your nutritional needs and preferences.
- Convenient on-site services, including a bank, beauty salon, massage therapy studio, library, and fitness center.
- The freedom to drive when you want to combined with the convenience of our on-site transportation.

## **Living at Home**

In contrast, living at home can present the following challenges:

**More uncertainty**   
You’ll face “what if” questions over your health, quality of life, home maintenance, and more.

**Increased family stress**   
If your spouse or children takes on the role of being your caregiver, this places stress on the entire family.

**Concerns over safety and security**   
If you fall or have another emergency, will you be able to get immediate help?

**The burden of planning and cooking meals**   
Cooking for one or two can seem like more trouble than it’s worth. You may lose interest in food, which can quickly compromise your health.

**Arranging for the help you need**   
You may need more help than in the past, and arranging and supervising workers can be difficult.

**Uncertainty about the future**   
If you need more help and a higher level of care in the future, will you be able to receive the assistance you need?

[Contact](https://www.sarasotabayclub.net/contact-sbc) Sarasota Bay Club for more information about the many advantages our residents enjoy. If you’re weighing the merits of living at home vs. living in a senior living community, we’d be happy to take you on a tour and show you what we have to offer.

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