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  • Magnolia Bestcare Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3837 31st Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • MAGNOLIA HOME CARE

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2615 25th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • MAGNOLIA MANOR

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3412 24th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • Meadowbrook

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2723-C NE 110th St
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • Merrill Gardens

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1938 Fairview Avenue East Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98102
  • -20 Points

    Merrill Gardens Corporate Office

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1938 Fairview Avenue East Suite 300
    Seattle, WA 98102
  • Moreland Bob

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    720 Seneca Street Ofc
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Morningside Residence

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3245 Northeast 96th Street
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • Nellie Goodhue Group Homes

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1707 N 125th St
    Seattle, WA 98133
  • New Beginnings

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    610 Aloha St
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Nikkei Concerns

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1601 East Yesler Way
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • Nikkei Concerns

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1601 East Yesler Way
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • Norse Home Retirement Center

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5311 Phinney Avenue North
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • NWGC Adult Family Homes

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    11240 12th Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • PARADISE HILLS HOME CARE

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    7211 S 135th St
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • Park Shore - Retirement Community- You May Dial Direct To The Following Departm

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1630 43rd Avenue East Apt 906
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Providence ElderPlace

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    Martin Luther King Jr Way S
    Seattle, WA 98118
  • Queen Anne Manor

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    100 Crockett Street
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Rabeth Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    12635 84th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • Richmond Heights Family Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    133 N. 205Th
    Seattle, WA 98133
  • Rose Provence AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9218 3rd Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
  • Ruth's Home For the Elderly

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    7011 46th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118
  • Sea Mar Child Development Ctr

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1040 S Henderson St
    Seattle, WA 98108
  • Seattle Specialized

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    7347 Dibble Ave NW
    Seattle, WA 98117
  • Senescence Living AFH, LLC

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    13553 15th Pl NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • Skyway AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    7454 S 127th St
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • St Martins On Westlake

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2008 Westlake Avenue Ofc
    Seattle, WA 98121
  • The Gardens At Town Square

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    Mercer Island Town Centre
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • The Summit At First Hill

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1200 University Street
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • The Viewpointe On Queen Ann

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2450 Aurora Avenue North Ofc
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • The Viewpointe On Queen Ann

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2450 Aurora Avenue North Ofc
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • University House At Wallingford

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4400 Stone Way North
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • Viewhaven Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4046 Northeast 86th Street
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • Viewhaven AFH - 86th

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4046 NE 86th St
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • Washington Coalition Of Citizens With Disabilities

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4649 Sunnyside Avenue North
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • West Seattle Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    8815 14th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
  • Wilder Family Connection

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5416 Delridge Way SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
  • 300 Points

    Cathy's Place Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    20810 82nd St E
    Sumner, WA 98391
  • Arcadia

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    823 West Main Street
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • Foothills Care Management

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    8515 234th Avenue East
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • Franklin House

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    5713 Parker Road East Ofc
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • Stafford Suites

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    15519 62nd Street Court East
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • SUMNER COTTAGE

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    209 Mtn Circle Dr
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • Sumner Cottage II

    Distance: 14.26 mi
    209 Mtn Circle Dr
    Sumner, WA 98390
  • 100 Points

    Golden Acres AFH

    Distance: 14.35 mi
    231 Columbia Ave
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • Paradise Family Home

    Distance: 14.35 mi
    1025 Paradise Lane
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • 300 Points

    Kind Hearts Adult Family Home

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    9801 120th St E
    Puyallup, WA 98373
  • 300 Points

    The Artful Lodger

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    515 5th St SW
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • 200 Points

    AAA- Amazing Grace

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    12209 107th Avenue Ct E
    Puyallup, WA 98374
  • 200 Points

    Assurance Adult Home

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    17321 136th Avenue Ct E
    Puyallup, WA 98374

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.