Five units are on either side of a building. In other words, a resident doesn't have to be age 55 or older. But, many of the features in the Hartz buildings are designed for seniors. No building is more than four stories, but each has an elevator. Each building has intercoms, plus a 24-hour monitored building security system.
Common hallways are extra wide and well lit.
But because the buildings are relatively small, the common areas appear less institutional than those at large complexes, Hamilton says. The features inside the condos also have appeal for seniors. Ann really likes two things about the new condo where she's lived now for about three months. And I have a beautiful walk-in shower that has a seat. The Hartz condos have bathrooms with reinforced bath and shower walls, so grab bars can be easily installed when needed.