Many seniors find that assisted living communities offer a range of benefits, including social opportunities, access to care, and increased safety and security. It is important for seniors and their families to carefully evaluate their options and choose a community that meets their individual needs and preferences.

Additionally, assisted living communities, like SRI-managed communities, offer resources and support to help seniors make a successful transition.

Here are some factors that can make the transition challenging:

1. Emotional adjustment: Moving into an assisted living community can be a significant emotional adjustment, as seniors may be leaving behind a home they have lived in for many years and saying goodbye to friends and neighbors.
   
   
2. Feeling a Loss of Independence: Moving into an assisted living community can also represent a loss of independence for some seniors, which can be difficult to accept.
   
   
3. Financial considerations: The cost of assisted living can be a concern for some seniors, especially if they are on a fixed income or have limited financial resources.
   
   
4. Health needs: Some seniors may require different levels of care such as memory care.
   
   
5. Physical challenges: Seniors with mobility issues may find it challenging to move their belongings and adjust to a new living environment, but with the help of community staff the transition can made easier.