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  • Independent Living Association

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    183 South Greenleaf Avenue
    Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Independent Living Association

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    183 South Greenleaf Avenue
    Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Maple Terrace Senior Apts

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    Maple Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10302
  • New Broadview Manor Hfa Assisted Living

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    70 Father Capodanno Blv
    Staten Island, NY 10305
  • Senior Elizabeth Boyle Manor

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    35 Gordon Street
    Staten Island, NY 10304
  • St Irenaeus Chapel

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    2099 Forest Avenue
    Staten Island, NY 10303
  • Glenlora Nursing Home

    Distance: 16.37 mi
    345 State Route 24
    Chester, NJ 07930
  • Nazareth Village Priest Retirement Residence

    Distance: 16.37 mi
    6 Meadow Lane
    Chester, NJ 07930
  • Potomac

    Distance: 16.37 mi
    115 USHighway 206 North
    Chester, NJ 07930
  • Monsignor Kelly Residence

    Distance: 16.67 mi
    Bloomfield Ave
    Caldwell, NJ 07006
  • C A R E S Inc

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    361 Main Street
    Spotswood, NJ 08884
  • Verona Senior Citizens Housing

    Distance: 17.25 mi
    100 Hillwood Ter
    Verona, NJ 07044
  • 10 Points

    Franciscan Oaks

    Distance: 17.63 mi
    19 Pocono Road
    Denville, NJ 07834
  • Franciscan Oaks

    Distance: 17.63 mi
    19 Pocono Road
    Denville, NJ 07834
  • Retirement Center at Dover Christian

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    65 North Sussex Street
    Dover, NJ 07801
  • Sunrise Of Randolph

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    Randolph Area
    Dover, NJ 07801
  • 300 Points

    Essex Guest House of Montclair

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    271 Claremont Ave
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • 300 Points

    The Walpan Residence

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    176 Christopher St
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • 100 Points

    Horizon Manor South

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    89 Christopher St
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Essex House of Montclair

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    271 Claremont Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Homestead At Montclair

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    31 N Mountain Ave
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Horizon Manor North

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    73 Overlook Road
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Memorial Home For Aged

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    185 Fernwood Ave
    Montclair, NJ 07043
  • Montclair Manor

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    403 Claremont Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Montclair Shared Housing Association

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    27 Hillside Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Mother Seton Residence

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    51 Washington St
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • The Charles Bierman Home

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    10 Madison Ave
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • The Montclair Inn

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    27 Hillside Avenue
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Walpan Residence For Senior Citizens

    Distance: 18.14 mi
    176 Christopher Street
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Bloomfield Senior Citizens

    Distance: 18.15 mi
    100 Llewellyn Ave
    Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  • Colonial Sheltered Care Home

    Distance: 18.15 mi
    90 Williamson Ave
    Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  • Fellowship House

    Distance: 18.15 mi
    34 Monroe Pl
    Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  • New Jersey Firemen's Home

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    565 Lathrop Avenue
    Boonton, NJ 07005
  • Tally Ho Manor

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    200 Powerville Rd
    Boonton, NJ 07005
  • Sunrise Assisted Living at West Essex

    Distance: 18.6 mi
    47 Greenbrook Road
    Fairfield, NJ 07004
  • Alcoeur Gardens Matawan

    Distance: 19.3 mi
    447 Matawan Avenue
    Matawan, NJ 07747
  • 100 Points

    The Chelsea at Montville

    Distance: 19.45 mi
    165 Changebridge Road
    Montville, NJ 07045
  • 100 Points

    Meadow View Care

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    319 Spotswood Gravel Hill Rd
    Jamesburg, NJ 08831
  • Monroe Village

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    117 Half Acre Road
    Jamesburg, NJ 08831
  • Pamid Haven Rest Home

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    Buckelew Ave
    Jamesburg, NJ 08831
  • Rossmoor

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    128 Sussex Way
    Jamesburg, NJ 08831
  • The Residence At Forsgate Assisted Living

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    319 Forsgate Drive
    Jamesburg, NJ 08831
  • 20 Points

    Stonebridge at Montgomery

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    120 Montgomery Road
    Skillman, NJ 08558
  • Eiger Norman

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    100 Hollinshead Spring R
    Skillman, NJ 08558
  • Marincas John G

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    100 Hollinshead Spring R
    Skillman, NJ 08558
  • Marincas John G

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    100 Hollinshead Spring R
    Skillman, NJ 08558
  • Jersey City Shelter Boarding

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    136 Summit Ave
    Jersey City, NJ 07304
  • Montgomery Towers

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    135 Montgomery St
    Jersey City, NJ 07302
  • Muhlenberg Gardens

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    Summit Ave
    Jersey City, NJ 07307
  • Ocean Towers

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    425 Ocean Ave
    Jersey City, NJ 07305

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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