0 a place with houses or flats and services intended for older people:
Eugene is 84 and lives in a retirement village in California.
Teresa is an activities coordinator at a retirement village.
The place where her mother lives is more a retirement village than a nursing home.
For those who are unable to stay in their own home but who wish to retain independence, retirement villages offer the chance to own a property while being surrounded by peers and access to support if it's needed.
