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  • Florence & Chafetz

    Distance: 20.32 mi
    201 Captains Row Ofc
    Chelsea, MA 02150
  • Masas Inc

    Distance: 20.32 mi
    180 2nd Street
    Chelsea, MA 02150
  • Cambridge Homes-An Assisted Living Residence

    Distance: 20.39 mi
    360 Mount Auburn Street Ofc
    Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Elder Choice Retirement Housing Consultants

    Distance: 20.39 mi
    75 Washington Avenue
    Cambridge, MA 02140
  • Neville Place Of Cambridge

    Distance: 20.39 mi
    650 Concord Avenue
    Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Taxbridge Financial Group

    Distance: 20.39 mi
    678 Massachusetts Avenue
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • 300 Points

    Victorian Mansion, Inc.

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    574 Newport Ave
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • 100 Points

    Canterbury Woods

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    100 Garfield Avenue
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • 100 Points

    Canterbury Woods

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    100 Garfield Avenue
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Canterbury Woods

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    100 Garfield Avenue
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Christopher Heights of Attleboro

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    45 South Main Street
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Pleasant Street Rest Home Inc

    Distance: 20.67 mi
    Pleasant St
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • 200 Points

    Mt Ida Rest Home

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    32 Newtonville Ave
    Newton, MA 02458
  • Cabot Park Village

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    24 Munroe Street
    Newton, MA 02460
  • Campus House

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    677 Winchester St
    Newton, MA 02459
  • Garland Rest Home

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    Bellevue St
    Newton, MA 02458
  • Heritage Assisted Living Communities

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    430 Centre Street
    Newton, MA 02458
  • Riverside Realty

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    289 Auburndale Avenue
    Newton, MA 02466
  • 300 Points

    Somerville Home Inc

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    117 Summer Street
    Somerville, MA 02143
  • Marshall Home Retirement Livingh Assstd Lvng Services

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    120 Mount Auburn Street
    Watertown, MA 02472
  • Benchmark Assisted Living

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    2300 Washington Street
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • The Falls At Cordingly Dam

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    2300 Washington Street
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • Scandinavian Charitable Society Of Greatr Bstn Inc

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    206 Waltham Street
    West Newton, MA 02465
  • Swedish Home

    Distance: 22.43 mi
    206 Waltham Street
    West Newton, MA 02465
  • Davenport Memorial Home

    Distance: 22.97 mi
    70 Salem St
    Malden, MA 02148
  • Newton Senior Living

    Distance: 22.97 mi
    Maplewood Place
    Malden, MA 02148
  • Courtyard Nursing Care Center

    Distance: 23.17 mi
    200 Governors Avenue
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Wellington Place

    Distance: 23.17 mi
    50 Revere Beach Parkway
    Medford, MA 02155
  • Forge Hill Senior Living Community

    Distance: 23.18 mi
    4 Forge Hill Road
    Franklin, MA 02038
  • Freedom Commons At Belmont Hills

    Distance: 23.38 mi
    95 Mill
    Belmont, MA 02478
  • 300 Points

    The Dorothy Frances Home

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    704 Beaver St
    Waltham, MA 02452
  • De Wolfe House

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    Lexington St
    Waltham, MA 02451
  • Goddard House

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    1199 Main St
    Waltham, MA 02451
  • Mass-ALFA

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    460 Totten Pond Road
    Waltham, MA 02451
  • Parmenter Home Inc

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    542 Main St
    Waltham, MA 02452
  • South Street Congregate

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    South St
    Waltham, MA 02453
  • Waltham Crossings

    Distance: 23.92 mi
    126 Smith Street Apt 318
    Waltham, MA 02451
  • Sunrise Assisted Living of Arlington

    Distance: 24.01 mi
    1395 Massachusetts Avenue
    Arlington, MA 02476
  • Adult Day Health Center At Whitney Place

    Distance: 24.08 mi
    3 Vision Drive
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Beaumont Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Centers

    Distance: 24.08 mi
    3 Vision Drive
    Natick, MA 01760
  • William Coolidge House

    Distance: 24.08 mi
    72 S Main St
    Natick, MA 01760
  • 20 Points

    Levi Gould Apartments

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    200 West Foster Street Ofc
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • -10 Points

    Cochrane Jonathan Home

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    80 Grove Street
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Congregational Retirement Home

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    W Foster St
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Congregational Retirement Homes III

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    80 Grove Street
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Congregational Retirement Homes Inc

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    200 West Foster Street Ofc
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Elks Home

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    75 Myrtle Street
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Mystic Valley Elder Home Care

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    1 Nason Drive
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Osterman's Rest Home

    Distance: 25.19 mi
    93 Laurel Street
    Melrose, MA 02176
  • Merriam Village

    Distance: 25.73 mi
    23 Village Road
    Weston, MA 02493

Retirement Communities Info

Retirement Communities Summary:
A retirement community is a living arrangement designed to accommodate adults age 55 years of age or older who are still able to care for themselves. While each retirement community has its own perks, many of these offer 24-hour staff located within the complex, housekeeping services, and planned activities for residents. The services provided depend on the individual needs, mobility, and health of each person. There are different retirement communities that cater to different groups of retirees and different income levels.

Retirement communities come in many forms that include apartment or condo style living arrangements, stand alone house styles, and even communities composed of single home units. Some are set up like gated communities. There is such a great demand for some facilities that they use a lottery type system to choose residents for available units.

While most retirement communities are designed for seniors with limited health problems that do not interfere with independent daily functioning, most offer onsite staff around the clock to help respond to emergency situations. Some facilities allow the hiring of in-home health care, while others do not. Newer specialty communities will offer moves to higher levels of care as needed by the residents.

Retirement Communities Specialties:


Retirement Communities offer various levels of care to their residents that expand as client needs change. Independent living, assisted living, special care or memory care, and skilled nursing are available in the same campus at many communities. A substantial entrance fee followed by monthly fees based on services are required for these types of retirement communities.

Procedures and Treatments:


While retirement communities do not offer medical services or assisted living, they often provide activities and special facilities, such as tennis courts, golf courses, swimming pools, fitness centers, and more. Planned group activities and exercises may include arts and crafts, continuing education, aerobics, yoga, and others.

Retirement Communities Profession Details:


Retirement communities vary by cost and services offered. However, they are typically designed specifically for seniors. Living spaces may be smaller and maintenance, yard work, and possibly housekeeping, services are provided. Applicants to retirement communities must meet age requirements, be partially or fully retired depending on the specific community, and be able to care for themselves independently and without assistance.

Retirement Communities Associations:


National Active Retirement Association, American Seniors Housing Association, American Association of Retirement Communities.


Retirement Communities FAQs:

Do retirement communities offer medical services?
Typically, retirement communities do not offer medical services on site. However, 24-hour staff can help contact medical personnel in case of an emergency situation. There may also be transportation options to nearby medical care.

Are retirement communities expensive?
The cost of living in a retirement community varies widely depending on the facility, type of housing, and amenities offered. However, there are subsidized senior housing options for low income individuals.

What types of retirement communities are there?
Some of the retirement communities include:

Active adult communities: May provide activities and promote active lifestyle
Continuing care communities: May provide independent, assisted living, or nursing care facilities.
Assisted living communities: Provide supervision and assistance with everyday activities.
Non-institutional communities: May encourage family involvement.
Hospice communities: Provide comfortable facilities for terminally ill seniors.

How does a person choose which retirement community is best suited to them?
The best retirement community facility is one suited to your individual needs. You should determine where you want to live (type of climate, proximately to family members), your current health requirements, your activity level, budget, and what extra services you want included (meals, transportation, security). Then find a retirement community in the city and state that you would like to live.

What are the benefits of a retirement community?
Most retirement communities have open floor plans and easy accessibility for those with limited mobility. Retirement communities are maintenance free; you don' have to cook, clean, or worry about repairs or maintenance to appliances. Retirement communities have age specific activities and many other residents who share the same interests. Safety and security is of high priority to retirement communities.

Who shouldn't consider residing at a retirement community?
Retirees and seniors who require extensive care should not consider a retirement community. Often, these facilities cannot offer the proper level of care.

What is the difference between a retirement community and a nursing home?
A retirement community offers flexible living options for retirees who want to keep their independence but who also want to live maintenance free. A nursing home is for seniors who have serious or chronic health issues that require a great deal of care.

What are some services available at a retirement community?
Extra services include meal service, laundry service, pools and recreational facilities, library, games room, pharmacy and physician services. Public transportation (private buses) is usually offered to drive seniors to local shopping centers, churches, or other places.


Retirement Communities Related Terms:
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