Palm Coast is a water lover’s paradise with its 70 miles of canals, access to the Intercoastal Waterway and close proximity to Atlantic beaches. This Northeast Florida city is home to 75,000 residents, 27% of whom are seniors over age 65. The city is ideal for retirees who enjoy outdoor recreation, with its parks and walking trails and opportunities for fishing, boating, golf and tennis. Art and theater enthusiasts can enjoy the Gallery of Local Art and Flagler Auditorium and Playhouse. The city is also home to community and senior centers that offer numerous programs and activities. Palm Coast even hosts Senior Games each year, where participants can show off their skills in sports such as pickleball, archery and tennis.
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.