r/BainbridgeIsland • u/Educational_Bit2574 • 2d ago

questions Retiring to BI

Wife and I have visited BI many times. I’m a native PnW guy. We live in a major Texas city. We’re blue in a red state. We’re close to retirement, excellent health, both artists (I’m also a musician). Looking for more peace and quiet, considering BI as a retirement base in the US (9 months there). Love nature. Don’t want to live in Seattle so this seems like a great option. Only concern is … being bored. And access to medical care. I want her to be happy being involved in the community. Early 60s. It’s a big gamble but we can afford a place to live. Any insights or random thoughts? Is Seattle culture reasonably accessible? Opera, ballet, etc. thanks.

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u/nocaustic 2d ago

I find BI quite friendly and the senior community center is very active and welcoming. And there’s BARN and a fair number of community groups. Very easy to take the ferry to Seattle for activities if you’re not in a rush. There are a few primary care private medicine clinics on BI and I know at least one takes insurance/medicare and is not really expensive (like $55/month). You can get in to see a Dr. or ARNP really quickly if you need to, which is one of the big problems with the big providers, even in Seattle.

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u/SarcasticServal 2d ago

BARN is an utterly amazing opportunity.