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Why Coastal Connecticut Is a Retirement Hotspot

How often have you vacationed somewhere and thought, “I’d love to live here”? While it may have just been a daydream at the time, once you retire, the opportunity for it to become a reality increases. Of course, by now there may be other factors to consider, like proximity to family for visiting grandkids and the availability of quality health care.

But the reality is, very few vacation spots are truly set up to meet the needs of active older adults who also want the peace of mind that comes with access to care. That’s what makes a Life Plan Community like Vista Point at Fairview so unique. We blend an amenity-rich lifestyle and a continuum of care with all the perks of living near a vacation destination — making us one of the best retirement locations in New England.

Bring Your Retirement Goals to Life

What do you want to do with your retirement? Learn a new hobby? Travel? Spend more time with family? All of the above?

When most people list their goals, very rarely do they include tasks like mowing the lawn, painting, raking leaves, or tackling the hundreds of other maintenance chores that come with homeownership. At Vista Point, our maintenance-free lifestyle allows you to focus on doing more of what you love — whether that’s day trips to charming Connecticut shoreline towns, jetting off to explore the world, or simply enjoying an evening sunset from our deck.

Waterfront Lifestyle

One of the best reasons to retire in Connecticut is the opportunity to live near the water, with all the natural beauty and sense of calm it provides. Even the small towns along the shoreline draw a diverse crowd of artists, craftsmen, and adventurers — giving them far more cultural vibrancy than most inland towns of a similar size.

As the area’s only nonprofit waterfront Life Plan Community, Vista Point will offer residents maintenance-free living with spectacular views and easy access to everything that makes our area so inviting. Plus, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of our on-site continuum of care. While there may be no such thing as a truly worry-free lifestyle, Vista Point offers the perfect balance to create a worry-less lifestyle.

A Year-Round Hub of Activity

Choosing a retirement destination — especially one that’s also a vacation destination — can come with unforeseen challenges. For example, what if you’ve only visited during the summer months? What happens the other nine months of the year?

If you’re not already from here, you should know that in Connecticut, every season has something to celebrate. That means no matter the month, you’ll find plenty of social opportunities and things to do all year long.

Retire Where You Summer

If you’re looking for a coastal retirement that blends an engaging lifestyle, waterfront views, and all the things you love about the Northeast, look no further than Vista Point. Once you weigh your options, we think you’ll clearly see why we’re one of the best retirement locations in New England.

To learn more about the only nonprofit Life Plan Community in Southeastern Connecticut that combines a vibrant lifestyle with breathtaking waterfront views, call (860) 968-VIEW (8439) or contact us here.

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