The city of Fort Wayne consistently wins awards in a variety of categories, but seniors may love it most for being named the city with the lowest cost of living. In addition to affordability, the city’s more than 34,000 residents age 65 and over benefit from a high quality of life and a variety of programs and activities designed for retirees. For seniors who love arts and culture, Fort Wayne has a lot to offer, including the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and Botanical Conservatory. According to the AARP, Fort Wayne is one of the easiest cities to get around for seniors, so visiting all these attractions is a breeze.
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.