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About retirement in the Medford area and surrounding Southern Oregon... People retire in beautiful Southern Oregon for the temperate climate, spectacular scenary, and a multitude of things to do. If you are interested in retirement in the cities of Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, and the Rogue Valley, our retirement community website provides information on active retirement homes, senior housing and other Southern Oregon retirement websites. The Rogue Valley has consistently been named one of the best places to retire in the country. Located just north of the California border, Medford is in a spectacular area of glistening lakes, famous rivers, and the beautiful Cascade range and Siskiyou Mountains. Southern Oregon features a reasonable cost of living, lower-than-average taxes, and access to state-of-the-art medical care. Medford offers a great location, excellent climate, rich cultural life, plentiful outdoor activities, friendly local citizens, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Money magazine rated Medford as one of the top eight "Best places to Retire" in 2002, and nearby Ashland was ranked in the top 5 "Best Places to Retire" in 2005. Anna Maria Creekside is located just off Interstate 5 Exit 27 in Medford. Medford maintains a small-town feel while providing metropolitan amentities like upscale shopping centers, elegant restaurants, regional medical facilities, churches of all denominations, and numerous entertainment opportunities. For trips out of town, Rogue Valley-Medford International Airport provides direct flights to Denver, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, and other major cities, with service by a number of national airlines. Medford and the surrounding Rogue River Valley feature numerous golf courses that cater to players from experienced to novice. Challenging courses, lush green fairways, beautiful mountain vistas, and a mild climate beckon year-'round. Unlike much of the Northwest, Medford averages only 18 inches of pecipitation annually. The climate is mild year-around, and summers are warm and cloud-free. In winter, snow is rare on the valley floor, but the surrounding mountains are snow-capped much of the year, and winter sports opportunities abound. Your home at Anna Maria Creekside offers views of nearby Mt Ashland, with its downhill skiing and snowboarding. Cross country ski trails, snowshoeing at Crater Lake, and miles and miles of snowmobile trails are just some of the winter sports activities in the area. Cultural activities abound in Medford and the surrounding area. Only 15 minutes away, the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland is a destination for locals and visitors alike, with an Elizabethan Theatre and several other venues offering plays by the Bard as well as many other playwrites. The Britt Festival in nearby Jacksonville offers a full range of musical entertainment throughout the summer months in an open-air venue under the stars. In downtown Medford, the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater is a state-of-the-art community performing arts center, named for nearby Crater Lake and one of Medford's famous long-time residents. The Rogue Valley also has numerous art galleries, nearly two dozen wineries, and hundreds of shops, boutiques and museums. Medford, in the heart of Southern Oregon, provides the ideal setting for the active retirement lifestyle. Anna Maria Creekside features thoughtfully designed studio, one and two-bedroom apartment homes that boast expansive bay windows, sun-drenched patios and grand nine-foot ceilings. Dine with friends and neighbors in our elegant Creekside Dining Room, where each course is attentively served by courteous waitstaff. Our Executive Chef prepares an array of signature selections using fresh and regional ingredients. Choose from the outstanding daily special or try one of our many mouthwatering entrees displayed on our expansive seasonal menu. Enjoy a myriad of stimulating activities that rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Join one of our morning exercise classes; take part in wine socials, arts and crafts classes, games, and card tournaments. Visiting entertainers, lectures, seminars, scenic drives and overnight excursions are just part of the many activities and social programs created by our full-time Social Coordinator. Our residents are active people engaging in everything from cultural events to travel, social activities and community. Arrange for a visit today! |
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