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  • Long Hill

    Long Hill Rd
    Edgartown, MA 02539
  • Long Hill

    86 Long Hill Road
    Edgartown, MA 02539
  • Henrietta Brewer House

    Distance: 6.5 mi
    47 Causeway Road
    Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
  • Atria Woodbriar

    Distance: 12.39 mi
    339 Gifford Street
    Falmouth, MA 02540
  • Heritage at Falmouth

    Distance: 12.39 mi
    140 Terrace Heun Drive
    Falmouth, MA 02540
  • Miller House

    Distance: 12.39 mi
    165 Woods Hole Rd
    Falmouth, MA 02540
  • Barrett Builders

    Distance: 13.29 mi
    178 East Falmouth Highway
    East Falmouth, MA 02536
  • Cape Southport Associates Llc

    Distance: 18 mi
    100 Old Barnstable Road
    Mashpee, MA 02649
  • D J G Construction Corp

    Distance: 18 mi
    100 Old Barnstable Road
    Mashpee, MA 02649
  • -10 Points

    Southport On Cape Cod Development

    Distance: 18 mi
    100 Old Barnstable Road
    Mashpee, MA 02649
  • 100 Points

    Brookside at Regency

    Distance: 19.87 mi
    120 South Main Street
    Centerville, MA 02632
  • Harborpoint At Centerville

    Distance: 19.87 mi
    22 Richardson Road
    Centerville, MA 02632
  • 100 Points

    Hyannis House

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    290 W Main St
    Hyannis, MA 02601
  • Family Care Program of Cape Cod Hospital

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    81 Bayview Street
    Hyannis, MA 02601
  • Whitehall Estate

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    790 Falmouth Road
    Hyannis, MA 02601
  • Sherburne Commons Inc

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    21 South Shore Road
    Nantucket, MA 02554
  • Barnstable County Retirement Assoc

    Distance: 24.17 mi
    750 Attucks Lane
    Barnstable, MA 02630
  • Heatherwood at Kings Way

    Distance: 25.57 mi
    100 Heatherwood
    Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
  • Thirwood Place

    Distance: 25.63 mi
    237 North Main Street Ofc
    South Yarmouth, MA 02664
  • Lifestream Inc

    Distance: 26.19 mi
    23 Tripp St
    South Dartmouth, MA 02748
  • Alden Place

    Distance: 26.5 mi
    391 Alden Road
    Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • Newton Senior Living

    Distance: 26.5 mi
    Alden Place
    Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • Our Lady's Haven

    Distance: 26.5 mi
    Center St
    Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • 10 Points

    Whaler's Cove Assisted Living

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    114 Riverside Avenue
    New Bedford, MA 02746
  • Bridge Homes

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    465 Rivet St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Rita's Rest Home

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    49 Desautels St
    New Bedford, MA 02745
  • 400 Points

    Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    239 Cross Road
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Dartmouth Manor Home Inc

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    70 State Rd
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Heritage at Dartmouth

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    239 Crossing Road
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Sunrise Assisted Living of Dartmouth

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    274 Slocum Road
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Sunrise Assisted Living Of Dartmouth

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    274 Slocum Rd
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Harwich House

    Distance: 30.55 mi
    26 Pleasant Lake Avenue
    Harwich, MA 02645
  • Melrose

    Distance: 30.55 mi
    601 Main Street
    Harwich, MA 02645
  • Rosewood Manor

    Distance: 30.55 mi
    671 Main Street
    Harwich, MA 02645

Nearby Cities

Vineyard H... (6.5 mi)
Falmouth (12.39 mi)
East Falmouth (13.3 mi)
Mashpee (18 mi)
North Falm... (18.57 mi)
Centerville (19.88 mi)
Hyannis (21.79 mi)
Nantucket (22.68 mi)
Barnstable (24.18 mi)

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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