Lifestyle: Seniors who want to and
are able to live independently, prefer
to live among their peers, desire
additional security, but no longer
want to maintain a home.
Services: This type of senior
housing is planned, designed, and
managed with the needs of older
persons in mind. These housing
arrangements offer an enriched lifestyle filled with recreational, educational, and
social activities. Although personal care services are not provided, it is common
for meals, housekeeping, transportation, and planned social activities to be
offered. These services may be optional, however living among their peers and
having certain housing features that are conducive to comfort, security and
safety are inherent. Some more active senior apartment and retirement
communities offer abundant recreational activities, which create a stimulating
lifestyle. Amenities often include exercise facilities, activity rooms, libraries, pools
and spas, golf, tennis, beauty shops, and gardens.
Housing: Senior apartment complexes and congregate senior housing
/communities vary in size and are often designed similar to regular apartments
with studio, one and two bedroom floor plans, but have additional safety
features. Although the living quarters usually include a small kitchen, meals may
be served in a large congregate dining room restaurant style in some of these
senior communities. Independent Living and Retirement Communities can be
free standing or exist as part of Assisted Living or Continuing Care Communities
that are described later.
Common Names: Senior Apartments, Senior Housing, Congregate Senior
Communities, Retirement Homes, Retirement Communities, and Independent
Living Communities.
Payment Method: Rents vary according to the location and size of the
apartment, amenities, and the services offered, but most accept private pay only.
In some states there is assistance with payment, and federal government
subsidies enable some facilities to serve low-income individuals.
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