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you’ll enjoy 27 acres of amenities designed to enhance your continuing-care retirement life- style. Duplex homes are pet friendly. Nationally accredited by the CCAC. Covenant does not discriminate pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, subject to any exemptions that may apply. (See ad on page 57.)
Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, (719) 481-9494 Liberty Heights Retirement Community is nestled on a hill overlooking north Colorado Springs. All single-story accommodations have picturesque views of the fabulous Air Force Academy, including the Air Force Chapel and Air Force Stadium. Our continuum of care of- fers independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitation all in one supportive, caring com- munity. (See ad on page 64.)
MacKenzie Place, 1605 Elm Creek View, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, (719) 633-8181,
www.mackenzieplace.com MacKenzie Place knows retired folks like to have fun. That explains why our activities, travel, two restaurants, Minor 49 bar, and Prime Fit gym all are more fun than you ever would expect to find in a “retirement com- munity.” We offer independent and assisted living and memory care. (See ad on page 61.) PET FRIENDLY
DELAWARE Westminster Village, 1175 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904, (866) 710-3101,
www.wmvdover.org Westminster Village is a CCRC in a neighbor- hood setting that can comfortably fit your needs for the rest of your life. Enjoy living near Dover AFB, three colleges, golf courses, Dover Downs, a regional mall for tax-free shopping, and beautiful Delaware beaches. (See ad on page 17.) PET FRIENDLY
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Knollwood/Army Distaff Foundation, 6200 Oregon Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20015, (800) 541-4255,
www.armydistaff.org Exclusively for retired military officers and their families since 1962, Knollwood is a non- profit continuing-care community that caters to the lifestyle you deserve and the care you need, from independent living through 24- hour care. Amenities include an indoor pool, a library, a chapel, a dining room and bistro, rehabilitation services, guest rooms, walking paths, and more. Transportation to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington,
Stay Near the Service
USAA and
Military.com worked with Sperling’s BestPlaces to determine the best locations in the country for military people to reside after their first careers. Both quality of life (based on Sper- ling’s ratings) and variables affecting military retirees (such as military installation proximity, VA hospital proximity, military pension taxation, and presence of a college or university, among others) were considered in the rankings. The best places for military retirement: 1. Waco, Texas 2. Oklahoma City 3. Austin/Round Rock, Texas 4. College Station/Bryan, Texas 5. Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pa. 6. San Angelo, Texas 7. Madison, Wis. 8. Pittsburgh 9. New Orleans/Metairie/Kenner 10. Syracuse, N.Y.
The best small metro areas (with populations of less than 175,000): 1. San Angelo, Texas 2. State College, Pa. 3. Abilene, Texas 4. Lawrence, Kan. 5. Johnstown, Pa.
The best military metro areas (with more than 5,000 active duty per- sonnel stationed within the metro area): 1. Oklahoma City 2. San Antonio 3. Killeen/Temple/Fort Hood, Texas
4. Wichita, Kan. 5. Tampa/St. Petersburg/ Clearwater, Fla.
To read more about the
rankings, visit
www.usaa.com/ bestplaces. For information on USAA and special USAA of- fers for MOAA members, visit
www.moaa.org/usaa.
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