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  • Gibbon's Adult Foster Care

    M-51
    Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • Guardianship & Alternatives

    240 PO Box
    Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • Orchid Place

    Green St
    Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • Silver Creek Home-Elderly

    Topash St
    Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • Meadow View Estates

    Distance: 7.12 mi
    21771 Dutch Settlement Street
    Cassopolis, MI 49031
  • Edge of the Orchard

    Distance: 8.84 mi
    8468 Eau Claire Rd
    Berrien Center, MI 49102
  • Meadowview Home

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    7014 Clawson Rd
    Eau Claire, MI 49111
  • Lydia's Foster Home

    Distance: 10.98 mi
    210 W Delaware St
    Decatur, MI 49045
  • Manny's AFC I

    Distance: 10.98 mi
    118 W Delaware St
    Decatur, MI 49045
  • Meadowview Gardens

    Distance: 11.79 mi
    8817 Meadowview Ct
    Oronoko Charter Township, MI 49103
  • 100 Points

    Gilead Eldercare Kephart Kottage

    Distance: 11.91 mi
    8228 Kephart Ln
    Oronoko Charter Township, MI 49103
  • Teresa's Country Home

    Distance: 12.39 mi
    St Joseph Ave
    Oronoko Charter Township, MI 49103
  • 100 Points

    Four Flags Plaza

    Distance: 13.03 mi
    17 N 7th St
    Niles, MI 49120
  • Country Living Adult Foster Cr

    Distance: 13.03 mi
    Gilbert Ave
    Niles, MI 49120
  • Oak Crest AFC Home

    Distance: 13.03 mi
    7839 Chapel Rd
    Niles, MI 49120
  • 300 Points

    LG's Whispering Pines Adult

    Distance: 13.11 mi
    69350 Christiana Creek Dr
    Edwardsburg, MI 49112
  • Gilead Eldercare Country Home

    Distance: 14.17 mi
    3611 E Snow Rd
    Oronoko Charter Township, MI 49103
  • Red Bud Estate Adult Care

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    9904 Red Bud Trl
    Oronoko Charter Township, MI 49103
  • Arborwood Living Center

    Distance: 15.94 mi
    430 East Cleveland Road
    Granger, IN 46530
  • Buchanan Meadows Living Center

    Distance: 16.91 mi
    809 Caroll Street
    Buchanan, MI 49107
  • Metea Court-Seniors

    Distance: 16.91 mi
    Rynearson St
    Buchanan, MI 49107
  • Wilds River Rest

    Distance: 16.91 mi
    12409 North Red Bud Trail
    Buchanan, MI 49107
  • Wilds River Rest

    Distance: 16.91 mi
    12409 N Red Bud Trl
    Buchanan, MI 49107
  • 100 Points

    Coloma Foster Care

    Distance: 17.3 mi
    5560 Red Arrow Hwy
    Coloma, MI 49038
  • Century 21 Tala Real Estate

    Distance: 17.3 mi
    6588 Red Arrow Highway
    Coloma, MI 49038
  • Golden Ridge

    Distance: 17.3 mi
    2730 Friday Road
    Coloma, MI 49038
  • Park Road Adult Foster Care

    Distance: 17.3 mi
    3289 Park Road
    Coloma, MI 49038
  • Randall Charles E

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    300 White Oak Road Ofc
    Lawton, MI 49065
  • White Oaks Assisted Living

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    300 White Oak
    Lawton, MI 49065
  • Golden Years Enterprises

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    Elm St
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Caretel Inns Of Royalton

    Distance: 20.93 mi
    3905 Lorraine Path
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
  • Gilead Elder Care St. Joseph

    Distance: 20.93 mi
    4790 Scottdale Rd
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
  • South Point Assisted Living

    Distance: 20.93 mi
    2900 Niles Rd
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
  • Bay Spirit Acres, LLC

    Distance: 21.19 mi
    2060 W John Beers Rd
    Stevensville, MI 49127
  • Alc-Beardsley House

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    27833 County Road 24
    Elkhart, IN 46517
  • Atria Senior Living Group

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    3109 East Bristol Street
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Brentwood at Elkhart

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    3600 East Bristol Street Ofc
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Brentwood Senior Living Apartments

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    3600 East Bristol Street Ofc
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Eastlake Terrace

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    3109 East Bristol Street
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Greenleaf Living Center

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    1201 East Beardsley Avenue
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    28070 County Road 24
    Elkhart, IN 46517
  • Whispering Pines Assisted Living

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    30215 Michiana Drive
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • 300 Points

    Country Care West Inc

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    Brick Rd
    South Bend, IN 46628
  • 100 Points

    Golden Oak Village

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    5150 Hamlin Ct
    South Bend, IN 46637
  • 100 Points

    Southfield Village

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    6450 Miami Cir
    South Bend, IN 46614
  • 100 Points

    Wedgewood Pines Assisted Lvng

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    50771 Hollyhock Rd
    South Bend, IN 46637
  • 10 Points

    Southfield Village Inc

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    6450 Miami Circle Ofc
    South Bend, IN 46614
  • Alterra Sterling House of South Bend

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    17441 State Road 23
    South Bend, IN 46635
  • Apostolic Temple Village Inc

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    17400 Inwood Road
    South Bend, IN 46614
  • Dunedin Apartments

    Distance: 22.02 mi
    53880 Generations Drive
    South Bend, IN 46635

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:
seniors, geriatric care, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, hospices, home-care, terminally ill, Alzheimer's disease, maintenance free, active living, housing options, over-50 retirement communities, over-60 retirement communities, retirement homes, senior housing, active adult communities, continuing care retirement community.