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Understanding Senior Living Options
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Active Adult Communities [Search for
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These communities offer resort-style living for younger seniors. Homes
are designed according to universal design principals, with open floor plans
and low-maintenance materials. Activity Directors and a variety of clubs
help keep active seniors busy with a full range of planned events.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities [Search
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Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC’s) allow seniors to enjoy
an independent lifestyle with the knowledge that if they become sick or
frail, their needs will continue to be met. Residents generally pay a
lump-sum entrance fee and regular monthly payments. On campus or affiliated
nursing or assisted living facilities allow seniors to move effortlessly
from one level of care to another.
Independent Living Communities [Search for
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These residential communities provide active, older adults with the
security and companionship of a community without the hassle of home
maintenance. Independent living communities generally offer a full range of
planned social activities to their residents. While some of these homes are
purchased, most are rental properties.
Assisted Living Communities [Search for
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Assisted living provides personal care and supportive services to
seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. These communities
are designed for individuals who cannot function in an independent living
environment but do not need nursing care on a daily basis. Residents pay
monthly rent, although in some cases this may need to be supplemented by
fees-for-service.
Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers [Search
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Nursing Care Centers provide care to individuals who need specialized
care on a regular basis but do not need to be hospitalized. A basic daily
rate is charged for fundamental services that every resident receives and
additional charges apply for supplemental services. Care is administered by
nursing professionals under the direction of a physician.
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