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Today’s downsizers (and their children) want certainty around cost, care and security

The real draw of senior living is certainty, not luxury
Ashleigh Bryant. (CBRE)
Ashleigh Bryant. (CBRE)
By Ashleigh Bryant
CBRE 
February 11, 2026 | 7:57 AM

For many, the words "senior living" are associated with luxury amenities. Think cocktail bars, games rooms, swimming pools and onsite fine dining. These features still matter, they are part of vibrant communities and can enrich daily life, however, this cohort told us they are perhaps no longer the primary driving force behind their decision to move.

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