Despite its location central to the Denver metropolitan area, Englewood is ideal for seniors looking to retire in a small-town environment. With an overall population of only 34,407, which includes over 4,000 seniors, this active, civic-minded community is known for neighbors helping neighbors and boasts one of the country’s most successful Neighborhood Watch programs. For older residents who like the security of readily available medical care, the area has a prominent health care community with more than 12 nearby hospitals, including two with well-known trauma centers. Englewood’s plentiful activity offerings and focus on culture promote an active retirement lifestyle. The city hosts an outdoor summer concert series, sponsors an organic community garden and encourages public art displays.
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.