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  • 148 Richards Ave

    Richards Ave
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • MARK H. WENTWORTH HOME

    346 Pleasant St
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation Of Portsmouth

    188 Jones Avenue
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • Webster at Rye Health & Retirement

    Distance: 4.05 mi
    795 Washington Road
    Rye, NH 03870
  • Haven Health Center at Seacoast

    Distance: 10.04 mi
    22 Tuck Road
    Hampton, NH 03842
  • Partridge House

    Distance: 10.04 mi
    777 Lafayette Road
    Hampton, NH 03842
  • PARTRIDGE HOUSE

    Distance: 10.04 mi
    777 Lafayette Rd
    Hampton, NH 03842
  • Seacoast Health Center Inc

    Distance: 10.04 mi
    777 Lafayette Road
    Hampton, NH 03842
  • 300 Points

    Wentworth Home

    Distance: 10.35 mi
    795 Central Ave
    Dover, NH 03820
  • 100 Points

    Wadleigh House LLC

    Distance: 10.35 mi
    10 Summer St
    Dover, NH 03820
  • Riverside Rest Home

    Distance: 10.35 mi
    County Farm Rd
    Dover, NH 03820
  • St Ann Home

    Distance: 10.35 mi
    195 Dover Point Rd
    Dover, NH 03820
  • Langdon Place

    Distance: 11.24 mi
    Hampton Road
    Exeter, NH 03833
  • Berwick Estates

    Distance: 11.49 mi
    75 Portland Street
    South Berwick, ME 03908
  • Berwick Estates

    Distance: 11.49 mi
    75 Portland
    South Berwick, ME 03908
  • Spring Pond Estates Retirement Community

    Distance: 12.04 mi
    775 USRoute 1 Unit 3
    York, ME 03909
  • Emerald House

    Distance: 14.11 mi
    Grand St
    Somersworth, NH 03878
  • Grant House

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    Portland St
    Berwick, ME 03901
  • Mc Ginnis Home

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    Sullivan St
    Berwick, ME 03901
  • Morrells Mill Home

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    104 Morrills Mill Rd
    North Berwick, ME 03906
  • Brighter Connections

    Distance: 16.64 mi
    115 North End Blvd
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • Brighter Connections

    Distance: 16.64 mi
    115 North End Boulevard
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • Mangia A Cafe Restaurant

    Distance: 16.64 mi
    115 North End Boulevard
    Salisbury, MA 01952
  • Elizabeth Calsey House At Lions Mouth Road

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    286 Lions Mouth Road
    Amesbury, MA 01913
  • 300 Points

    Pond View Acres

    Distance: 17.73 mi
    923 Franklin Pierce Hwy
    Barrington, NH 03825
  • Pond View Acres

    Distance: 17.73 mi
    284 Route 9
    Barrington, NH 03825
  • 100 Points

    Wheelwright House

    Distance: 18.82 mi
    75 High St
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Atria Merrimack

    Distance: 18.82 mi
    85 Storey Avenue
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Newton Senior Living

    Distance: 18.82 mi
    Merrimack Place
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Wheelwright House

    Distance: 18.82 mi
    75 High Street
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • 300 Points

    Rosewood Manor

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    2 Church St
    Rochester, NH 03839
  • 200 Points

    Lincoln Terrace

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    11 Lincoln St
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • 100 Points

    Desiree Place

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    93 Charles St
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • 100 Points

    GAFNEY HOME

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    90 Wakefield St
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • Gafney Home for Aged

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    90 Wakefield Street
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • Lincoln Terrace Home Inc

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    11 Lincoln Street
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • Rosewood Manor LLC

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    2 Church Street
    Rochester, NH 03839
  • Studley Home

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    15 Eastern Avenue
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • Studley Home

    Distance: 19.33 mi
    15 Eastern Ave
    Rochester, NH 03867
  • Colonial Poplin Nursing Home

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    442 Main Street
    Fremont, NH 03044
  • 200 Points

    Wellstone House

    Distance: 21.38 mi
    125 Langford Rd
    Raymond, NH 03077
  • Ledgewood Commons

    Distance: 21.38 mi
    17 Old Fremont Road
    Raymond, NH 03077
  • Wellstone House

    Distance: 21.38 mi
    125 Langford Road
    Raymond, NH 03077
  • Sharon Home

    Distance: 23.46 mi
    Deerfield Centre
    Deerfield, NH 03037
  • Foxden Retirement Community

    Distance: 23.61 mi
    208 North Road
    Sandown, NH 03873
  • Atria Kennebunk

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    1 Penny Lane
    Kennebunk, ME 04043
  • Downing Agency The Inc

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    10 Storer Street
    Kennebunk, ME 04043
  • Home Instead Senior Care

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    85 Main Street
    Kennebunk, ME 04043
  • Riverridge Center For Rehabilitation

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    79 Cat Mousam Road
    Kennebunk, ME 04043
  • Ross Corner Woods

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    124 Ross Road
    Kennebunk, ME 04043

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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