How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your Senior Living Apartment

Moving to independent senior living is ripe with opportunities. You’re likely looking forward to taking advantage of the amenities and low-maintenance lifestyle that independent senior living can offer—but before you can get to that point, you need to determine which available apartment layout works best for you.

But how do you know? Moving is always a big decision. It helps to have a reliable resource to answer your most pressing questions about independent senior living. Here’s what you should consider when narrowing down your choice of floor plans:

Comparing Your Options for Floor Plans: Features to Consider

To find your best fit, you must first determine your specific needs and lifestyle. What does your home need to have in order to support these preferences? Below, we break down some of the things you should take into account when figuring out which floor plan best suits you:

Number of Rooms Needed

Consider how many rooms you’ll need and how much space you’ll need to do the activities you love. For example, do you need an extra bedroom for an office space, an extensive book collection, or a guest room?

Square Footage of Your Living Space

Rightsizing to independent senior living means less time taking care of housework and more time to focus on your passions. Try to narrow down how much square footage you really need after you retire and move to senior living. Although you’ll likely spend a good amount of time enjoying the company of your neighbors and the various amenities available, the size of your home certainly matters when it’s time to retreat for the day.

Bethesda’s seven independent living communities offer a variety of floor plans and living spaces to choose from, including:

• Studio floor plans (up to 468 sq. ft.)
• One-bedroom floor plans (up to 660 sq. ft.)
• Two-bedroom floor plans (up to 1,255 sq. ft.)
• Villas (up to 2,100 sq. ft.)

Customization and Personalization Potential

Your independent senior living apartment should be a space that you can make yours — and how you decorate your apartment is just as important as which floor plan you choose.

Your apartment is your home, and you should have the freedom to decorate it how you want, and it should reflect your style and interests. At Bethesda, we have a handful of guidelines on structural modifications residents can make to their living space — but beyond that, the sky’s the limit!

Patio or Balcony

Having a patio or balcony space to sip coffee, eat meals, read a book, or connect with friends and family can be a calming and lovely way to spend the morning or afternoon. Therefore, you should consider if having a patio or balcony is an important feature for you. If you enjoy hobbies like gardening, grilling, or birdwatching, a designated outdoor space may be a non-negotiable feature in your new home.

An Emphasis on Independence

You have the freedom to choose what works best for you in this next stage in your life, which is why Bethesda focuses on providing everything residents need to maintain their independence. That includes access to support services when and if you need it, plus an apartment that’s both comfortable and accessible. Here, independent senior living means living on your terms, with all the support you need right around the corner.

Start your journey to finding a comfortable, thriving community in which to start your next chapter by booking a tour with Bethesda.