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  • 10 Points

    Jenni Lynn Assisted Living Community

    915 Hook Avenue
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Agape Senior Community

    2705 Leaphart Road
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Cedar Acres

    2091 Sams Elbow Road
    West Columbia, SC 29170
  • Heartland of Lexington

    2416 Sunset Boulevard
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Hulon Greene - Sales Office

    900 Poinsett Place
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Karle Place

    Main St
    West Columbia, SC 29170
  • Laurel Crest Retirement Center

    100 Joseph Walker Drive
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Lexington Gardens

    190 McSWain Drive
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Southern Heritage Inc

    1713 Charleston Highway
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

    1 Still Hopes Drive
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Womens Community Residence

    1435 Platt Springs Rd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Helping Hands Adult Day Care

    Distance: 1.92 mi
    2010 State St
    Cayce, SC 29033
  • Twilite Manor Adult Residential Care

    Distance: 1.92 mi
    2306 Forrest Street
    Cayce, SC 29033
  • 200 Points

    Finlay House

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    Blossom St
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • 100 Points

    Discovery Village at Sandhill

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    440 Town Center Pl
    Columbia, SC 29229
  • 100 Points

    TerraBella Windsor Lake

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    9370 Windsor Lake Blvd
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • 20 Points

    Harbison Hall

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    534 Wil Stel Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • 10 Points

    Alterra Sterling House of Harbison

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    51 Woodcross Drive
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • A & L Community Care Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    715 Wilkes Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Action Adult Day Ctr

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    117 Quantas Dr
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Agape At Kathwood

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    4520 Trenholm Road
    Columbia, SC 29206
  • Agape Senior Community

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    4520 Trenholm Road
    Columbia, SC 29206
  • Aiken's Community Care Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    216 Cora Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Alterra Sterling House of Parklane

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    251 Springtree Drive
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Atria Forest Lake

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    4405 Forest Drive
    Columbia, SC 29206
  • Capital Senior Living

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    9370 Windsor Lake Boulevard
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • CASUAL COMMUNITY CARE HOME

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    112 Goodrich St
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    300 Candi Lane
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Christopher Towers

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1805 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Christopher Towers

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1805 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Dowdy's Community Care Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    4609 Arlington St
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Dowling's Residential Care

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    2905 River Dr
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Edengardens of Columbia

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    120 Fairforest Road
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Flanagan's Community Care

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    665 Sharpe Road
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Flanagan's Community Care

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    665 Sharpe Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Flowers Community Care

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1930 Chaney Street
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Flowers Residential Care Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1930 Chaney St
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Forest Pines

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1720 Devonshire Drive
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • GTI Disabilty Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    736 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Haven in the Summit

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    3 Summit Terrace
    Columbia, SC 29229
  • HINTON STREET COMMUNITY CARE

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    608 Hinton St
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Lowman Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    2101 Dutch Fork Road
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Lutheran Homes

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    100 Finley Road
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Magnolia Manor of Columbia Inc

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    1007 North Kings Way
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Mahogany Tree Inc

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    709 Crane Church Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Mary's Residential Care Facility #2

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    633 Sharpe Rd.
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • MCMILLIANS COMMUNITY CARE HOME

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    5748 Knightner St
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • MILES RESIDENTIAL CARE

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    490 Koon Store Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Murry's Community Care Home

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    University of South Carolina
    Columbia, SC 29208

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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