Gay friendly assisted living facilities
Many Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Gender nonconforming (LGBT) elders report serious concerns about aging and retirement, according to the nonprofit group Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE).
For years, LGBT retirees have suffered indignities during their final years. For example, same-sex partners possess been denied the opportunity to share the same room, staff members who personally object to homosexuality have treated LGBT elders insensitively, and finances and benefits normally given to heterosexual partners have been withheld from surviving same-sex partners. Many seniors touch they need to go endorse into the closet when they enter the senior care system.
The loneliness and isolation that can accompany aging are often compounded by discrimination and the reality that LGBT people are less likely to have children and may be ostracized by their families.
While the situation has improved in recent years, there is still a demand for supportive retirement communities for LGBT people. Here are the LGBT-focused retirement communities and homes that are currently operating in the Together
Working Toward Equal Access in LGBT Senior Living
There are an estimated 3 million openly lesbian, queer , bisexual, and trans person (LGBT) seniors in the United States…and that number is growing as the Baby Boomers go in retirement. It’s a large market of prospective residents for the senior living industry. However, a study conducted by Erin Fitzgerald, MPA, and the National Gay and Queer woman Task Force examined the compounding negative effect a lifetime’s worth of healthcare and economic discrimination has had on LGBT seniors–the end-result being fewer LGBT senior living options, either because of poor health or insufficient retirement savings. Some notable findings from the study:
- Employment discrimination is experienced repeatedly by many LGBT people throughout their lives. Such discrimination reduces the odds that LGBT people and their families will collect the benefit of employer-provided health insurance.
- Discrimination in the workplace can lead to financial insecurity, which can result in LGBT seniors skipping preventative healthcare and catching issues promptly when they are
A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options
Retirement and Independent Living Communities for LGBTQIA+ Seniors
Seniors who don't necessitate personal care or medical supervision may choose to live in independent living or retirement communities, which provide a safe place to live among peers and, in many cases, are rich in amenities. Of course, each retirement community is different, with some offering secure apartments or villages exclusive to senior citizens and others providing retired seniors with resort-style living with amenities such as beauty parlors, swimming pools, fitness classes and five-star dining. Below is a table of some communities for LGBTQIA+ seniors located in different parts of the U.S.
Community Name Address Phone Number Types of Care Provided About the Community City View Villas N. La Brea Route, Los Angeles, CA () Retirement living, Assisted living, Memory care LGBTQIA+ seniors hoping to age in place can do so at City View Villas. While the community isn't exclusive to LGBT seniors, it promises discrimination- and judgment-f
Our Commitment
Stonewall Gardens is a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment, where a diverse group of LGBT seniors and friends can live, relax, and be well. Our goal is to provide a gorgeous, secure, social, and dynamic community for LGBT seniors where they will be cared for with the dignity and respect they deserve.Our Benefits
Residents using Stonewall Gardens' assisted living program enjoy the benefits of community existence and an amenity-rich lifestyle. Safety is our utmost concern at Stonewall Gardens. We provide around the clock care givers to make sure your needs are met.Our Passion
Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs.