Should I move into a retirement property to be closer to DS and DiL

What I suggested at the beginning

Marydoll the OP has posted replies appreciating the advice!! If an advert I don't think anyone would bother!!

Nanaella I hope that you can come to a good decision for yourself

I know the area as I used to live in Stratford. This retirement complex is a few miles from Stratford so you would need a car and where would your local medical centre be and shops, all things you need to consider? If it were me I would look for a retirement home in Stratford itself where there is plenty going on.

NanKate that is very helpful thank you. McCarthy & Stone seem to have some in Stratford so I might investigate those too. I would like to be a bit out of Stratford to build my own life a bit separate from my son and DiL, but yes I think I might go and stay in the area for a few days perhaps in a hotel so I can get a feel for how easy it is to get around, where the nearest GP, pharmacy, and shops are, and if the locals and residents seem friendly!

NanaElla Stratford is quite a big town now so you wouldn’t be bumping into your family all the time. There is a cinema and two theatres, swimming pool etc

If you want to find a reasonable B and B try those in Evesham Place, which is just a short walk from the town centre. That area is called Old Town.

I wouldn't make a decision based on a discount. The locality, expense of maintenance charges would prevent me from considering a village such as the one you mention. I like to be with a varying age group and would get depressed living with all older residents, however I realise some people prefer it. I have a friends moving to a retirement village because she says it just makes her feel safe.

NanKate Thank you, I will look there. I think I will look at retirement villages both in Stratford and Alcester, which is where the Inspired one is. Luckylegs9 yes I agree with you. I might register for the discount anyway because I don't have to use the voucher, just in case I do decide to go for it, but the decision will be made on much more than just that. I can see that a varying age group would be preferable to many but I think the easier nature of making friends, and as your friend said, the safety will be beneficial to me too. Thanks for your help