Retiree Decides to Spend Rest of Life at Holiday Inn, Since It’s Cheaper Than a Senior Home

Retiring to Holiday Inn

One man’s unusual retirement plan went viral when he proposed an alternative to living in a senior home. Since nursing homes tend to be exorbitantly expensive, Terry Robison said that he would choose to retire to a Holiday Inn instead. (1)

“No nursing home for us. We’ll be checking into a Holiday Inn!” Robison wrote on Facebook. Robison said that the average cost of living in a nursing home is $188 per day. But with the combination of a long-term stay discount and a senior discount, it would cost just $59.23 to stay at the Holiday Inn. (1)

And Robison has plans for the cash he would save. He wrote, “That leaves $128.77 a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want, or room service, laundry, gratuities, and special TV movies.” (1)

Beyond the upfront savings, Robison listed the many amenities the hotel offers. “Plus, they provide a spa, swimming…