Housing Environment in a CCRC
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One of the major advantages of a Continuing Care Retirement Community is the option to move between the available housing environments as one's needs change. Housing choices range from independent living to assisted living to a skilled nursing facility, all on the same property. Some Continuing Care Retirement Communities are in a high-rise building; others are on extensive campuses. The Continuing Care Retirement Community model ensures that the senior stays in the same location as their needs change.
Independent Living
Independent Living units are for healthy, active seniors. They may be:
- studio apartments
- one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments
- cottages
- townhouses
- duplexes
- cluster homes
- single-family homes
Assisted Living
Assisted Living units are for those who need some assistance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, eating, dressing, and using the toilet, but who also want to experience some independence. The units may be:
- studio apartments
- one-bedroom apartments with scaled-down kitchens
Assisted Living units may have group dining areas and common areas for social and recreational activities.
Nursing Home Accommodations
Nursing Home accommodations are for those who require skilled nursing care. These living units are furnished single rooms with a bathroom, usually shared with one or more other residents.
As a senior who develops a need for Assisted Living or nursing home care recovers, they are welcome to resume independent living if their medical professionals agree they are again able to manage on their own.
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