Approximately 11.6 percent of Murrieta, California, residents are 65 and older. To accommodate this portion of the population, the city has a Senior Center in Town Square equipped with a TV lounge, fitness room and an educational center with high-speed internet access. Also available are various support groups, legal aide services and veterans’ benefits. Seniors can take advantage of Dial-a-Ride, which provides curb-to-curb transportation at a discounted rate. Another feature of this city that appeals to retiring seniors is the plethora of sunny days and relatively low crime rate.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.