Living in old age in Limmattal - senior-friendly living can be so beautiful

The advantages of the Limmat Valley for senior citizens

If you live in the Limmat Valley, you don't have to go far to enjoy the picturesque natural surroundings. In many apartments and houses, residents enjoy a fascinating view of the river, the hills or lush meadows and dark green forests every day. Dietikon also has excellent everyday and health care facilities, which are often just a few steps away from the senior-friendly apartments. If visits to the doctor or special shopping trips to Zurich are necessary, the approximately ten kilometers to the big city can be easily covered by public transport in just a few minutes. With the completion of the Limmattalbahn in Dietikon residents will have another modern means of transportation at their disposal. The cultural offerings, sights and social facilities provide variety for all ages. The Limmattal is also ideal for hiking, walking and spending time in nature.

Requirements for the furnishings of apartments for the elderly in the Limmat Valley

Properties for senior living require special features to make everyday life easy and comfortable. Barrier-free apartments and houses allow easy access to all rooms, even if residents have limited mobility. For this reason, showers, room transitions and the entrance to the apartment are built without thresholds or other obstacles. The requirements for furnishing an apartment to buy in the Limmat Valley go even further if it is to be wheelchair accessible. Additional aids also make life easier in old age. Here are a few examples:

• Living at ground level or access to the apartment via an elevator

• Sufficiently wide doors (at least 80 cm, wheelchair users 90 cm)

• The barrier-free bathroom or kitchen requires a free space of 120 x 120 cm

• The kitchen or bathroom is wheelchair accessible with an area of 150 x 150 cm in front of the facilities and the door

• Height-adjustable furniture adapts to the needs of the residents

• Switches and sockets should be easily accessible

• Electric roller shutters are easier to operate than manual ones

• An automatic stove switch-off, fire alarms, smart home technology and an emergency call system provide additional safety.

What do senior-friendly apartments cost in Limmattal?

The Limmat Valley offers a wide variety of properties for senior-friendly living in old age. one-bedroom apartments in senior residences, with the option of assisted living, are ideal for seniors living alone or in need of care. Couples may prefer a barrier-free apartment in one of the New-build projects in Uitikon Waldegg or in a New build in Dietikon. Naturally, the purchase prices, as well as the rents, are higher for retirement apartments with a connection to a care facility for assisted living. Barrier-free apartments in high-quality residences with a concierge and cleaning service are an alternative. Although they are not designed purely for senior living, they offer helpful services and a high quality of living. Fantastic and well-equipped condominiums or rental apartments for senior citizens can be found throughout the Limmat Valley in beautiful locations and with a terrace, balcony or garden area, for example. Even fantastic penthouse apartments with roof terraces and sweeping panoramic views of the Limmat Valley can be equipped for senior citizens if the building is barrier-free and has an elevator. These properties often correspond to the current market price or are only slightly higher. We are happy to carry out a non-binding professional Real estate valuation in the Limmat Valley for your senior-friendly apartment or provide you with further information.

Individual living in old age in the beautiful Limmat Valley

There are many options for living in old age in the Limmat Valley. Everyone in the Limmat Valley can choose the property of their dreams in the area of senior-friendly living. Whether it's a centrally located apartment, a beautiful 2-room apartment on the outskirts of town, an apartment with a view of the river or a cozy bungalow with a small garden, it's just a question of personal taste. With the renowned real estate agent Engel & Völkers, you will find the property to buy or rent that makes your idea of retirement living in the Limmat Valley possible and easier. Send us your Search request for the Limmattal and let us advise you.