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  • 10 Points

    Summer Place

    20 Summer Street Ofc
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Chelmsford Crossings Assisted Living

    199 Chelmsford Street
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • -10 Points

    Friends of the Senior Center

    Distance: 2.82 mi
    75 Groton Road
    North Chelmsford, MA 01863
  • Horn Home for Aged

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    98 Smith Street
    Lowell, MA 01851
  • Merrimack River Valley House

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    520 Fletcher St
    Lowell, MA 01854
  • Northwood Living Center

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    1010 Varnum Avenue
    Lowell, MA 01854
  • Billerica Crossings

    Distance: 5.76 mi
    20 Charnstaffe Lane
    Billerica, MA 01821
  • 10 Points

    The Pines Of Tewksbury

    Distance: 6.81 mi
    2580 Main Street
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
  • Blairehouse Adult Day Health Center

    Distance: 6.81 mi
    10 Erlin Terrace
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
  • Oblate Novitiate House

    Distance: 6.81 mi
    Chandler St
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
  • The Isle At Emerald Court

    Distance: 6.81 mi
    90 Emerald Court
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
  • Carleton-Willard Village Nursing & Retirement Center

    Distance: 8.85 mi
    100 Old Billerica Road
    Bedford, MA 01730
  • Belknap House

    Distance: 9.68 mi
    207 Main St
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Concord Home For the Aged

    Distance: 9.68 mi
    110 Walden St
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Concord Park Assisted Living

    Distance: 9.68 mi
    68 Comnwlth Avenue
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Deaconess Chamberlin Retirement Residence

    Distance: 9.68 mi
    80 Deaconess Road
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Wilmington Health Care Center

    Distance: 10.51 mi
    750 Woburn Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Longmeadow Place

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    42 Mall Road Ofc
    Burlington, MA 01803
  • Newton Senior Living

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    Longmeadow Place
    Burlington, MA 01803
  • Sunrise Of Burlington

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    24 Mall Road
    Burlington, MA 01803
  • Sushi Masa

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    376 Cambridge Street
    Burlington, MA 01803
  • Apple Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Distance: 11.63 mi
    400 Groton Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
  • -10 Points

    Holmes Management Littleton Lyne Apartments

    Distance: 11.63 mi
    125 Littleton Road Apt 9
    Ayer, MA 01432
  • Fairview Healthcare Community

    Distance: 11.98 mi
    203 Lowell Road
    Hudson, NH 03051
  • Laurel Place

    Distance: 11.98 mi
    203 Lowell Road
    Hudson, NH 03051
  • Sparkling River Condominium

    Distance: 11.98 mi
    3 B Brackett Ln
    Hudson, NH 03051
  • Independent Living Facility

    Distance: 12.13 mi
    12 Hollis Street
    Pepperell, MA 01463
  • Maplewood Farm

    Distance: 12.13 mi
    3 Chestnut St
    Pepperell, MA 01463
  • Benchmark Assisted Living

    Distance: 12.38 mi
    700 Chickering Road
    Andover, MA 01810
  • Newton Senior Living

    Distance: 12.38 mi
    Marland Place
    Andover, MA 01810
  • Virtual Real Estate Service

    Distance: 12.38 mi
    Post Office Box 1167
    Andover, MA 01810
  • 100 Points

    Halcyon House

    Distance: 12.51 mi
    175 Berkeley St
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • 10 Points

    Cedars Home for the Elderly

    Distance: 12.51 mi
    222 Pelham Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Grace Morgan House

    Distance: 12.51 mi
    489 Prospect Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Benchmark Assisted Living

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    674 West Hollis Street Ofc
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Home Health & Hospice Care

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    22 Prospect Street
    Nashua, NH 03060
  • Huntington At Nashua

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    55 Kent Lane Apt L221
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Langdon Place of Nashua

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    319 East Dunstable Road
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Langdon Place of Nashua

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    319 East Dunstable Road
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Nashua Crossings

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    674 West Hollis Street
    Nashua, NH 03060
  • The Huntington At Nashua

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    55 Kent Lane Apt L221
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Xavier House

    Distance: 12.52 mi
    25 Morgan Street
    Nashua, NH 03064
  • 300 Points

    Sacred Heart Apartments

    Distance: 12.74 mi
    23 Hawley St
    Lawrence, MA 01843
  • 100 Points

    The Berkeley Retirement Home & Nursing Center

    Distance: 12.74 mi
    150 Berkeley St
    Lawrence, MA 01841
  • German Home

    Distance: 12.74 mi
    Howard St
    Lawrence, MA 01841
  • German Old Folks Home

    Distance: 12.74 mi
    374 Howard Street
    Lawrence, MA 01841
  • Adult Day Center At Youville Place

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    10 Pelham Road
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Brookhaven At Lexington

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    1010 Waltham Street Apt D338
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Brookhaven at Lexington

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    1010 Waltham Street Apt D338
    Lexington, MA 02421
  • Cooperative Elder Services

    Distance: 12.8 mi
    10 Pelham Road
    Lexington, MA 02421

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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