Washington Retirement Communities Offer "Small Town" Flair

If so, you are most likely trying to determine where the best place would be for you to live out your retirement years. Not only do you want to find a location that is affordable, you also want to find a place to retire where you can live life to the fullest and enjoy your retirement.

One great option for retirement is living in a small town. Many people think of moving to large, bustling cities when they retire, but small towns actually have a number of benefits and a great deal to offer to retirees. Today, most small towns do offer the modern amenities that so many of us have grown accustomed to having.
Many active adults have ignored Washington retirement communities without considering the ideal "small town" enviroment they present with affordable living. On the Olympic Peninsula is the large arm of land in western Washington state that lies across Puget Sound from Seattle. This area is rich in active adult retirement living, and yes, you can get all the luxurious amenities found in Arizona, California, and Florida.

Outside of Olympia, in the Hawks Praire area, you will find Shea Homes at Jubiliee - a Washington retirement community for 55 and over active adults. Located within the City of Lacey, this suburban small town community is only ten minutes from Olympia and approximately 60 minutes from Seattle. The community is situated near preserved forest space, yet is close to several local shopping centers and only a couple of miles from Puget Sound. Throughout the community and surrounding area, residents can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, which is only 40 miles away.

Jubilee's amenities begin at the Lodge, the 26,000 square foot community clubhouse. Here community members will find a large state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool and spa, community lounge, activity center, multipurpose ballroom, library, game room, arts and crafts rooms, and more.  There is a 36 hole championship golf course located minutes away where pros or beginners will have a challenging good time.

Shea Homes at Jubilee offers the finest in Washington retirement communities new homes.  Their homes range in size from 1300 to 2400 square feet and are very affordable.  They are built for an active adult lifestyle featuring only brand name fixtures. These homes are located on home sites that are typically 5,000 sq. ft. or more. Convention meets innovation in this versatile collection.

Take a short drive out of Olympia Washington and discover what active adult retirement living is all about.  Yes, you will thoroughly enjoy an amenity rich community with a small town flair.