Have you come to the point in life where you know you need to make some decisions about where you want to live for the next few years? Even if your health is good, you know that your plans must consider your future needs. Four Factors To Look At When you thinking about a senior housing plan that will fit your needs, you need to be concerned with four major things: physical and medical needs, home maintenance, social and emotional needs, and financial needs. You want a home that meets all four.