Five Key Advantages: Building an ADU for an Aging Family Members

The Five Advantages

Building an ADU in your backyard for an older family member provides financial, emotional, and practical benefits to the entire family. From proximity and independence to cost savings and strengthened family relationships, ADUs are a versatile and valuable alternative for keeping loved ones close in a familiar and supportive setting. When considering options for the future, an ADU may be the best solution for ensuring your elderly family members’ safety, independence, and enrichment.

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Closeness to family and peace of mind

Being able to have your loved one nearby is one of the strongest arguments for creating an ADU. Many families are understandably concerned about the well-being of their aging parents or relatives, especially when their health requirements grow with age. An ADU offers the comfort of knowing that they are only a short distance away, allowing for frequent check-ins, help with everyday duties, and prompt emergency reaction.

Privacy and Independence

For elderly family members who cherish their independence, an ADU is the perfect option. Unlike typical options such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes, an ADU allows people to maintain their personal space and privacy while being close to their family. An ADU gives them the independence to continue with their daily activities, bringing comfort and normalcy into their life.

Preservation of Family Net Worth and Cost Savings

The long-term savings are evident when contrasting the expenses of senior living facilities with the investment in an ADU. In many places, the typical monthly cost of assisted living facilities and nursing homes ranges from $4,000 to $8,000, making them exceedingly costly. Over time, these fees can diminish a family member’s assets and net worth, leaving them with fewer resources to pass down to loved ones and increasing the risk of being a financial burden to their loved ones.

Customizable Features for Aging in Place

An ADU designed especially for an elderly family member gives you the opportunity to include amenities that are secure and comfortable for them while they age in place. Grab bars, walk-in showers, non-slip flooring, ramps, and broader doorways to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers may be necessary adjustments. These accessible design elements make daily tasks easier to handle and reduce the risk of falls.

Some of Our ADU Designs

Modern black MAKARA 1100 house with large floor-to-ceiling windows glowing warmly at dusk, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a pink and purple sunset sky.

MAKARA 1100 3

A small beige house with a sloped roof, front porch, two windows, and a glass sliding door. The house sits on a grassy lawn, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees in the background.

Makara 720

A blue two-story house with white trim and a stone foundation sits on a dry, yellowish lawn. Nearby, a Detached ADU enhances the property, both surrounded by trees and wooden fences under a clear, sunny sky.

Makara 670 Detached ADU

Modern single-story house with gray siding, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and glowing indoor lights. This ADU sits on a grassy lawn with bare trees and a wooden fence at sunset.

MAKARA 560

A small modern gray Tiny Home with white trim and large windows sits in a backyard dusted with snow, surrounded by bare trees and a wooden fence. An outdoor fireplace and grill are visible on the left.

Makara 460

A small, light gray ADU with large green-shuttered windows sits on a grassy yard with a stone path and some potted plants, surrounded by autumn trees under a bright blue sky.

Makara 660 ADU

Why Makara ADU?

Makara ADUs are a perfect solution to the question of senior housing. ADUs allow people to age in place by providing an array of options, such as an easy downsize to a separate, more accessible home on the property or to provide living quarters for a caregiver. Building an ADU on your property can provide various benefits that will greatly impact multiple generations. You can provide your loved ones with a wonderful home just steps from your home and the rest of the family. The Makara ADU is a perfect fit. Live Your Backyard.

Can I Put an ADU on My Property?

In a matter of minutes we can determine if you can put a Makara Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property. Are you ready?