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  • Hillcrest

    Distance: 16.61 mi
    3 Hillcrest Drive
    Montville, CT 06353
  • Shantok Home

    Distance: 16.61 mi
    254 Norwich-New London Turnpike
    Montville, CT 06382
  • Theresa A Rook Retirement Community

    Distance: 16.64 mi
    501 Rook Road
    Cromwell, CT 06416
  • Worden Elder Care Consulting

    Distance: 16.64 mi
    3 Ayrshire
    Cromwell, CT 06416
  • Connecticut Retirement Group LLC

    Distance: 17.21 mi
    999 Foxon Road
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • Evergreen Woods

    Distance: 17.21 mi
    88 Notch Hill Road Apt 278
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • Reis Capital Management

    Distance: 17.21 mi
    88 Notch Hill Road Ofc
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • Fitchville Home

    Distance: 17.24 mi
    187 Fitchville Rd
    Bozrah, CT 06334
  • Ahepa 250-2 Apartments

    Distance: 17.31 mi
    95 Clark Lane
    Waterford, CT 06385
  • Ahepa 250-2 Inc

    Distance: 17.31 mi
    95 Clark Lane
    Waterford, CT 06385
  • Bridges at Cross Road

    Distance: 17.31 mi
    161 Boston Post Road
    Waterford, CT 06385
  • Shoreline Adult Day Center At Bridges Facility

    Distance: 17.31 mi
    1 Beechwood Drive Ofc
    Waterford, CT 06385
  • United Community & Family Services - Shoreline Adult Day Center

    Distance: 17.31 mi
    1 Beechwood Drive Ofc
    Waterford, CT 06385
  • Haughton Cove Manor, Inc

    Distance: 17.8 mi
    841 Norwich New London Tpke
    Uncasville, CT 06382
  • BACON & HINKLEY HOME INC

    Distance: 18.5 mi
    581 Pequot Ave
    New London, CT 06320
  • Bacon & Hinkley Home Inc

    Distance: 18.5 mi
    581 Pequot Avenue
    New London, CT 06320
  • Sunny Lodge Inc

    Distance: 18.5 mi
    47 Cedar Grove Avenue
    New London, CT 06320
  • Ashlar

    Distance: 19.63 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Ashlar Village

    Distance: 19.63 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Ashlar Village

    Distance: 19.63 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Ahepa 250 Apartments

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    251 Drozdyk Drive Ofc
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Ahepa 250 Apartments

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    251 Drozdyk Drive Ofc
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Fairview Odd Fellows Home Of Connecticut

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    235 Lestertown Road Ofc
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Groton Manor Convalescent Hospital Inc

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    1145 Poquonnock Road
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Groton Regency Retirement Center

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    1145 Poquonnock Road
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Mystic River Homes Congregate Housing

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    205 Elm Street Ofc
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Mystic River Homes Inc

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    201 Elm Street
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Mystic River Residential Care

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    14 Godfrey Street
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Windham Falls Estates Retirement Residence

    Distance: 19.65 mi
    425 Drozdyk Drive
    Groton, CT 06340
  • 110 Points

    Lodge at Cold Spring

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    50 Cold Spring Road
    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
  • Atrium at Rocky Hill

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    1160 Elm Street Extension
    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
  • Cold Spring Commons

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    60 Cold Spring Road
    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
  • 200 Points

    The Infinity

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    390 Bee St
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • Bradley Home & Pavilion

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    320 Colony Street
    Meriden, CT 06451
  • Curtis Home

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    380 Crown St
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • Miller Memorial Community

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    360 Broad Street
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • Shelter Now

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    43 Saint Casimir Drive
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • The Corner House

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    1 Griswold Street
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • Village At Kensington Place

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    511 Kensington Avenue Unit 205
    Meriden, CT 06451
  • Branford Town - Housing Authority

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    115 South Montowese Street
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Cedar Crest

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    78 Cedar Street
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Cedar Woods Cedar Crest

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    80 Cedar Street Ofc
    Branford, CT 06405
  • The Hearth At Gardenside

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    19 Alps Road
    Branford, CT 06405
  • 10 Points

    Johnson Home Inc

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    100 Town Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Crestwood Manor Inc

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    90 Broad Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Eliza Huntington Home

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    99 Washington Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Eliza Huntington Memorial Home

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    99 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • JOHNSON HOME, INC

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    100 Town St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • SACHEM HOME

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    33 Sachem St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • -20 Points

    Sachem Home

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    33 Sachem Street
    Norwich, CT 06360

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.