Mayflower Gardens Residential Living sits on 65 acres of green lawns and full-grown trees in Lancaster, California, and has been serving seniors since 1965 as part of the Retirement Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization, so there's a small-town feeling here with friendly neighbors and wide paths for walking or riding the campus shuttle, and you'll see that all 502 apartments are in single-story buildings, so there's no need for elevators and every front door opens to a wide patio where people like to sit and talk. The apartments range from studios at 452 square feet up to deluxe two-bedrooms at 1,356 square feet in Mayflower Gardens I, while Mayflower Gardens II has 610 square foot one-bedrooms, so folks can find a space that fits their needs, and the rent covers utilities like water, gas, electricity, sewer, trash, and even basic cable, which makes budgeting easier, and the units come with safety bars in bathrooms if needed, ceiling fans, central heating and air, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, and plenty of closet space. The place is smoke-free indoors, and smoking's only allowed if you're at least 25 feet from the buildings, so those who want fresh air can enjoy it, and residents can bring small pets under 25 pounds with a deposit and follow some rules.
There are two newsletters, The Mayflower Gazette and The Log, and they keep everyone updated on things like bingo, card games, trips, classes, potlucks, and garden club, so whether you like to stay active or watch from the sidelines, there's usually something happening, and you'll find people out at the swimming pool, library, game and craft rooms, or even at the fitness center or BBQ park on nice days. The campus has a large area for gardening if you enjoy growing things, buildings have laundry rooms, and in Mayflower Gardens I, laundry is free, while in Mayflower Gardens II it's coin-operated, plus trash is handled right in the laundry rooms or by dumpsters, so it's easy to keep things tidy.
The shuttle tram travels around the campus every half hour, and scheduled bus trips go off-site for shopping or appointments, while city buses from the Antelope Valley Transit Authority pass by hourly between 6 AM and 9 PM, making it simple to get around even without a car, though parking's free and on a first-come, first-served basis for those who drive. Safety and support come from a staff service coordinator and a social service coordinator who help with personal matters, and the apartments have fire and smoke detectors for peace of mind. People here gather for church services, parties, classes, excursions, and plenty of ways to meet each other if that's what you want, or you can relax in your apartment with central air, cable TV, and a view of the gardens and lawns, so it's a place to settle in and make a home with a community feeling that comes from many years of neighbors living together.
