--- title: 5 Tips As You Tour Independent Living Communities description: How do I get the most out of a tour of an independent living senior community? Use these tips and questions when touring senior living homes and communities. image: https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/2016/Q4/Blog_Images/independent-living-community.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 3 November, 2021 | 2 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) ## 5 Tips As You Tour Independent Living Communities ![independent-living-community.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q4/Blog_Images/independent-living-community.jpg?width=350&height=250&name=independent-living-community.jpg)For baby boomers and seniors, there are more options than ever before when it comes to retirement living. Senior living communities today offer maintenance-free homes, cottages, and apartments that allow you to retain your independence and privacy while also gaining services and amenities that promote wellness, relaxation, and fun. - No longer want to cook? Find a community that offers daily dining services. - No longer want to worry about security and upkeep of the house while you travel? A community offering home maintenance services and 24/7 security solves that. - Want to golf, go for a swim, or maybe try your hand at pottery or painting? All of those options—and more—can be part of community living, too. [**Don’t miss asking the important questions when you tour! Download a list of questions to ask every independent living community.**](https://resources.eskaton.org/what-to-look-for-what-to-ask) ## **Touring Senior Living Communities** There are many options in independent living communities, from the choice in accommodations to the price ranges to the various amenities. Also, each community often develops its own unique culture based on the residents and their interests. Just like every neighborhood has its own identity, so do senior living communities. [Find the community that fits you and allows you to enjoy what retirement is truly about](https://www.eskaton.org/pod/community-and-service-contact-information)—a celebration, a reward for all those years of hard work, a time to indulge in all the things you love to do. ### **5 Tips As You Tour Independent Living Communities** 1. Try not to make a hasty decision. Take time to research and review all information. 2. Ask for references and get opinions from family and friends, but ultimately, remember it should be a decision based on what *you* want. 3. Trust your feelings and reactions when visiting a community and talking with residents and staff.   4. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions.   5. Do not sign any contract until you thoroughly understand pricing and have reviewed the contract in detail. [**We invite you to come tour an Eskaton senior living community!**](https://www.eskaton.org/pod/community-and-service-contact-information) **Eskaton is Northern California’s largest nonprofit community-based organization serving seniors. With four decades of experience, Eskaton’s vision is to transform the aging experience.** **To schedule a tour of an Eskaton senior living community, call us today at (888) 684-6554 or** [**contact an Eskaton community directly online**](http://www.eskaton.org/communities-services.html)**.** ### Share This Post! - - - ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. [![Logo REV](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20REV.png?width=1500&height=322&name=Logo%20REV.png "Logo REV")](https://eskaton.org) © 2025 Eskaton • All Rights Reserved - - - -