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  • 10 Points

    Lathrop Retirement Communities

    1 Shallowbrook Lane
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • Lathrop Home

    215 South St
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • Rockridge Retirement Community

    25 Coles Meadow Road
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • The Lathrop Retirement Communities

    1 Shallowbrook Lane
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • River Valley Rest Home

    Distance: 1.72 mi
    159 Pine St
    Florence, MA 01062
  • River Valley Rest Home

    Distance: 1.72 mi
    159 Pine Street
    Florence, MA 01062
  • Highland Valley Elder Services - Nutrition Site

    Distance: 2.93 mi
    46 Middle Street
    Hadley, MA 01035
  • Highland Valley Elder Services - Nutrition Site

    Distance: 3.85 mi
    59 Main Street
    Hatfield, MA 01038
  • Lathrop Communities

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    100 Bassett Brook Drive
    Easthampton, MA 01027
  • Lathrop Retirement Communities

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    100 Bassett Brook Drive
    Easthampton, MA 01027
  • Village Green

    Distance: 4.61 mi
    93 Main Street
    Haydenville, MA 01039
  • The Loomis Communities

    Distance: 5.73 mi
    246 North Main Street
    South Hadley, MA 01075
  • 10 Points

    Applewood at Amherst

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    1 Spencer Drive
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Amherst COA

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    70 Boltwood Walk
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Arbors At Amherst

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    130 University Drive
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Fisher Home

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    1165 N Pleasant St
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Loomis Village

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    1 Spencer Drive
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Pioneer Valley Living Care Center

    Distance: 7.13 mi
    1 Spencer Drive
    Amherst, MA 01002
  • Beaven Kelly Home

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    Brightside Dr
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Honor Court

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    High St
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Maguder House

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    4 Valley Mill Rd
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Mount Saint Vincent Home

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    Holy Family Rd
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Sarawood Retirement Home

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    1 Loomis Avenue
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • The Loomis Communities

    Distance: 8.44 mi
    298 Jarvis Avenue
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Arbors

    Distance: 12.3 mi
    929 Memorial Drive Apt 111
    Chicopee, MA 01020
  • Chicopee Municipal Home

    Distance: 12.3 mi
    820 Front St
    Chicopee, MA 01020
  • Chicopee Rest Home Inc

    Distance: 12.3 mi
    12 Dallaire Avenue
    Chicopee, MA 01020
  • Chicopee Rest Home Inc

    Distance: 12.3 mi
    Dallaire Ave
    Chicopee, MA 01020
  • ICR Inc

    Distance: 14.19 mi
    356 Sewall Street Suite B
    Ludlow, MA 01056
  • Arbors

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    40 Court
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • Highland Valley Elder Services - Nutrition Site

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    16 Court Street
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • Mercy Adult Day Health Of Westfield

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    24 Clifton Street
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • Renaissance Manor of Westfield

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    37 Feeding Hills Road
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • Westfield Meadows Home

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    74 Old Holyoke Rd
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • Westfield Meadows Home for the Elderly

    Distance: 14.88 mi
    74 Old Holyoke Road
    Westfield, MA 01085
  • C & L Respite & Housing

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    288 Walnut St
    Springfield, MA 01105
  • Hampden House

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    190 Kendall Street
    Springfield, MA 01104
  • Hilltop Rest Home-Springfield

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    103 Bowdoin St
    Springfield, MA 01109
  • Keystone Woods Senior Living Community

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    942 Grayson Drive
    Springfield, MA 01119
  • Maple Hill Rest Home

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    156 Mill Street
    Springfield, MA 01108
  • Maple Hill Rest Home

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    156 Mill St
    Springfield, MA 01108
  • Saint Luke's Home

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    85 Spring Street
    Springfield, MA 01105
  • St Luke's Home

    Distance: 15.67 mi
    85 Spring St
    Springfield, MA 01105
  • Benchmark Assisted Living

    Distance: 17.56 mi
    2387 Boston Road
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
  • Gardens Of Wilbraham The

    Distance: 17.56 mi
    12 Lodge Lane
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
  • Orchard Valley At Wilbraham

    Distance: 17.56 mi
    2387 Boston Road Apt 213
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
  • Genesis Eldercare

    Distance: 17.7 mi
    55 Cooper Street
    Agawam, MA 01001
  • Genesis Eldercare

    Distance: 17.7 mi
    464 Main Street
    Agawam, MA 01001
  • Heritage Woods Assisted Living Community

    Distance: 17.7 mi
    462 Main Street
    Agawam, MA 01001
  • Quail Run Estates

    Distance: 17.7 mi
    50 Cardinal Drive
    Agawam, MA 01001

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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