Factors Contributing to Older Persons' Satisfaction With Their Communities1

Data from 878 older persons in 28 communities in the USA were analyzed in order to determine the most important factors contributing to residents ' community satisfaction. The most important predictors of community satisfaction were perceived community safety, satisfaction with the individual dwelling unit, and satisfaction with recreational and health facilities. Characteristics of the community were found to be more important predictors of community satisfaction than psychosocial or demographic variables