I’m killing time away from my computer right now and thinking about my newest Sims project. A farmer, Michael, has inherited the lot and is going to get in an interesting roommate. (The build I’m working on has a great unit built in beneath). That’s when I recalled that I’ve made (but not actually played) three or more different versions of this one Sim. The one version has an elderly father and a younger sister. I think I’m going to alter the story. Spilt the family. Say that between his own ill health and being recently widowed, Michael’s father has moved into a easier to manage, retirement community situation. But I need the lot and perhaps some fellow retirees. So yeah, has anyone umm got a retirement lot??

I have a couple retirement homes, one is on the gallery, made back before I had any expansion packs. It's reasonably nice, with room for a nurse and plenty of activities. I was thinking of making something updated, but not sure what to put in it!I have a lot of builds, so I'll include quick links in a spoilers section:Spoiler (Highlight to read)Landgraab Assisted Livinghttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A12001EB02AA11E785705FCC3DBFD9B8https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/1/0x000023aa/A12001EB-02AA-11E7-8570-5FCC3DBFD9B8/00.jpgAnd the nurse of coursehttps://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DC845D8F02AA11E7861F5FCC3DBFD9B8https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/0/0x00001dad/DC845D8F-02AA-11E7-861F-5FCC3DBFD9B8/00.jpgLandgraab Assisted Livinghttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A12001EB02AA11E785705FCC3DBFD9B8https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/1/0x000023aa/A12001EB-02AA-11E7-8570-5FCC3DBFD9B8/00.jpgAnd the nurse of coursehttps://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DC845D8F02AA11E7861F5FCC3DBFD9B8https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/0/0x00001dad/DC845D8F-02AA-11E7-861F-5FCC3DBFD9B8/00.jpg

In The Sims 2, when lots were bigger, I had a retirement village that was a series of independent cabins and a common room, which was used for meals and recreation. I moved elders I wasn't playing into it. There was also a pool. I've never tried it in The Sims 4 , but I think there's a lot in Oasis Springs big enough for purpose..

Evergreen Harbor is a good choice. Green but still suburban. You could move Michael into a lot with land, or one of the two apartments. The apartments are small enough to make moving around easier as a retiree. Community lot for gardening/other activities depending on his influence in the community. Or something different.

Thanks. Especially @phantasmkiss. I'm about to take a close look in-game. Possibly end up using both the home and the nurse.

I am thinking of making one myself in the future.At the moment my Sims aren't elders, because I play with aging off, however I have future plans with the elder Sims.Some will stay in the family homes with their heirs, while some will probably retire to another household.

Anyone have, umm, a retirement lot?

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Admiral8Q
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
I have been thinking about this. A "retirement" place. Because the game limits 8 Sims per lot. On one lot 3 'elders', 3 'adults', 2 adults are pregnant. That sadly game-wise only leaves 2 'character slots'.
Kerrybubbles
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"maggiemae8135;c-18253866" wrote:
@NRowe I built an elderly home complex for my elders based on one we have locally in real life. I was a visiting nurse so I saw a lot of them and thought this one would work well for my sims. It has 3 small homes with small living room/kitchen area, bedroom and bath. I put 3 in so can have singles or couples and not go over limit of 8 sims. If placed on larger lot, (it's 30x40) could add another home if wanted. There is a community building with a small kitchen area, area for laundry, fitness area and recreational area with chess, cards, etc. The yard has a fishing pond, picnic tables and grill, chess and horseshoes. My id is MaggieMae7276 on the gallery and the lot is simply called Elderly Home Complex.

I've downloaded it. I have been looking for something just like this. Thanks. :)
SimShine
New Scout
3 years ago
I made one for Brindleton Bay and uploaded it recently. It's a building with rooms in it for elders, a communal dining area, a caretaker cottage, and some activities. I threw it together quickly for Growing Together, haven't been able to use it yet but it's on the Gallery.

Edit: I just looked and in the comment on the lot I put that I meant the "caretaker cottage" to be a butler's quarters so they don't have to do the cleaning, cooking, repairing, etc. themselves.
sobenewbie
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
I've used a Maxis build called Beauport for both a retirement home and orphanage in my games before. It fits in well with the Willow Creek houses.
ck213
Legend
3 years ago
I've thought about it, but since Encanto, I like the idea of making multi-generational homes.

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