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Upscale retirement communities add luxury to the golden years

Upscale senior communities offer comfort, convenience

By Mindy Pollack-Fusi

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  November 06, 2011

While retirement communities vary widely, luxury developments aim to provide a myriad of amenities, services, and conveniences, plus a host of health care options, since residents are usually late 60s and older. Most communities offer independent townhouses or cottages, or apartments - many with high ceilings, modern appliances, and spaces that range from from cozy to spacious. The Crawfords’ cottage is 3,400 square feet, counting a garage bay that doubles for storage. The Groves has 168 cottages and apartments, with units starting at $95,000.

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