My downsizing was into a wee wing of our daughter’s home - private entrance, one floor - into the 3rd bay of their garage plus an existing dummy bed/bath! ! Two rooms, bath and kitchenette. It’s a wonderful solution and so generous! We paid for building conversion, and do grand child and dog sitting making their busy life less complex. We couldn’t find another desirable solution for us both - independence and support for my husband’s bad back and my atrophying muscles etc. its wheelchair friendly too sort of tho I don’t need that yet. Hopefully I won’t outlive this pleasant situation ….. am surrounded still by what’s left of my favorite things - ours - and space to paint even in front of wall of windows! Look for sun in any place you move to - helps the soul and mind.