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  • 100 Points

    Oakwood Terrace

    Distance: 9.38 mi
    E 1st St
    Ankeny, IA 50021
  • Mill Pond Retirement Community

    Distance: 9.38 mi
    1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court
    Ankeny, IA 50021
  • Oakwood Terrace Apartments

    Distance: 9.38 mi
    1145 West 1st Street Apt 205
    Ankeny, IA 50023
  • Carlisle Park Apartments

    Distance: 9.99 mi
    1313 Wright Road
    Carlisle, IA 50047
  • Carlisle Villa

    Distance: 9.99 mi
    695 Cole Street
    Carlisle, IA 50047
  • Ahepa 192 Apartments

    Distance: 12.19 mi
    NW 59th Ct
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • Bishop Drumm Care Center

    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5837 Winwood Drive
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • Martina Place Assisted Living

    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5815 Winwood Drive Ofc
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • McAuley Terrace

    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5921 Winwood Drive
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • Bickford Cottage

    Distance: 12.83 mi
    5915 Sutton Place
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • First Realty/GMAC

    Distance: 12.83 mi
    8431 Hickman Road
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Senior Suites of Urbandale

    Distance: 12.83 mi
    4700 84th Street Apt 116
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Williams- Winifred

    Distance: 12.83 mi
    4647 Lockner Dr
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • 10 Points

    Windsor Place Senior Apartments

    Distance: 12.98 mi
    6300 School Street
    Windsor Heights, IA 50311
  • Windsor Place

    Distance: 12.98 mi
    School St
    Windsor Heights, IA 50324
  • 300 Points

    Valley West

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    1800 36th St
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • 10 Points

    Fairmeadows Village

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    2625 Vine Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • American Home Sales

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    2020 Grand Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    7951 Ep True Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Bickford Cottage

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    5050 Hawthorne Drive
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Crestview Acres Retirement Home

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    916 Ashworth Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Heritage Court Assisted Living

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    1499 Office Park Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Home Instead Senior Care

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    939 Office Park Road Suite 310
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Long House Center

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    207 5th Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • The Lodge Of Ashworth

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    909 Ashworth Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Deerfield Retirement Community Inc

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    2220 Woodlands Parkway
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Silvercrest At The Woodlands Assisted Livng Cmmnty

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    12605 Woodlands Parkway
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Woodlands Creek

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1916 Northwest 126th Street
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Woodlands Creek Senior Living Community

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    12605 Woodlands Parkway
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Prairie Village Of Grimes

    Distance: 17.11 mi
    317 South Jacob Street
    Grimes, IA 50111
  • 300 Points

    Legacy House

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    207 E Salem Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • 200 Points

    Jan Manor

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    810 South R Street
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • 200 Points

    McCord Manor

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    2010 W 4th Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • 200 Points

    Shirlee's Retirement Home

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    1302 E 2nd Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Legacy House Llc

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    207 East Salem Avenue
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Salem Manor

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    401 West Salem Avenue
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Shirlee's Retirement Home

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    1302 East 2nd Avenue
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Wesley The Village

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    1203 North E Street Ofc
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Windsor Manor

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    608 South 15th Street Apt 404
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • 100 Points

    Sugarcreek Senior Apartments

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1600 SE LA Grant Pkwy
    Waukee, IA 50263
  • Alice Place Apartments

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    255 SE Brick Dr
    Waukee, IA 50263
  • The Village At Legacy Pointe

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1560 Southeast Golden Harvest Drive
    Waukee, IA 50263
  • 100 Points

    Mc Cann Village Apartments

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    East 12th St S
    Newton, IA 50208
  • 100 Points

    Newton Place Apartments

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    222 E 4th St N
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Nelson Manor Nursing Home

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    1500 1st Avenue West
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Newton Village

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    110 North 5th Avenue West Apt 207
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Wesley Park Centre

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    500 1st Street North
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Griffin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Distance: 28.93 mi
    606 North 7th Street
    Knoxville, IA 50138
  • Prairie Village of Knoxville

    Distance: 28.93 mi
    502 East Reno Street Apt 4A
    Knoxville, IA 50138

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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