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  • Windham Falls Estates Retirement Residence

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    425 Drozdyk Drive
    Groton, CT 06340
  • Barbara's Rest Home

    Distance: 16.42 mi
    9 W High St
    East Hampton, CT 06424
  • Westside Manor

    Distance: 16.42 mi
    9 West High Street
    East Hampton, CT 06424
  • Fitchville Home

    Distance: 17.24 mi
    187 Fitchville Rd
    Bozrah, CT 06334
  • 100 Points

    Peconic Landing

    Distance: 17.34 mi
    1500 Brecknock Rd
    Greenport, NY 11944
  • Peconic Landing At Southold

    Distance: 17.34 mi
    1500 Brecknock Road
    Greenport, NY 11944
  • The Shores At Peconic Landing

    Distance: 17.34 mi
    1600 Brecknock Rd
    Greenport, NY 11944
  • Twin Maples Health Care Facility - Rest Home

    Distance: 17.47 mi
    809 New Haven Road
    Durham, CT 06422
  • Florence S Lord Senior Housing Center

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    155 South Main Street
    Marlborough, CT 06447
  • Marlborough Health Care Center Inc

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    85 Stage Harbor Road
    Marlborough, CT 06447
  • Connecticut Retirement Group LLC

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    999 Foxon Road
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • Evergreen Woods

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    88 Notch Hill Road Apt 278
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • Reis Capital Management

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    88 Notch Hill Road Ofc
    North Branford, CT 06471
  • 100 Points

    Meadoway Apartments

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    Rose Circle
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • 100 Points

    Newfield Towers

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    220 Newfield St
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • 100 Points

    Stoneycrest Apartments

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    Stoneycrest Drive
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Day Tymers Social Club

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    38 Boston Road
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Harbor Hill Care Center Inc

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    111 Church Street
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Heritage Commons Rental Retirement Community

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    38 Boston Road
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Luther Manor

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    624 Congdon Street West
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Newfield Rest Home Inc

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    876 Newfield St
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • One Macdonough Place

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    1 Macdonough Place Apt 54
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Pension Source

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    6 Yellow Yellow Circle
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Pilgrim Manor

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    52 Missionary Road
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Shiloh Manor

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    330 Butternut Street
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • St Luke's Home Corporation

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    144 Broad Street
    Middletown, CT 06457
  • Greystone Retirement Home

    Distance: 19.93 mi
    44 High Street
    Portland, CT 06480
  • 10 Points

    Johnson Home Inc

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    100 Town Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Crestwood Manor Inc

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    90 Broad Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Eliza Huntington Home

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    99 Washington Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Eliza Huntington Memorial Home

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    99 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • JOHNSON HOME, INC

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    100 Town St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • SACHEM HOME

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    33 Sachem St
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • -20 Points

    Sachem Home

    Distance: 20.12 mi
    33 Sachem Street
    Norwich, CT 06360
  • Theresa A Rook Retirement Community

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    501 Rook Road
    Cromwell, CT 06416
  • Worden Elder Care Consulting

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    3 Ayrshire
    Cromwell, CT 06416
  • Academy Point At Mystic

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    20 Academy Lane
    Mystic, CT 06355
  • Mystic Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    475 High Street
    Mystic, CT 06355
  • Rita's Rest Home

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    14 Godfrey St
    Mystic, CT 06355
  • Branford Town - Housing Authority

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    115 South Montowese Street
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Cedar Crest

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    78 Cedar Street
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Cedar Woods Cedar Crest

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    80 Cedar Street Ofc
    Branford, CT 06405
  • The Hearth At Gardenside

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    19 Alps Road
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Ashlar

    Distance: 23.52 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Ashlar Village

    Distance: 23.52 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Ashlar Village

    Distance: 23.52 mi
    Cheshire Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • 200 Points

    Home Helpers & Direct Link in Southeastern Connecticut

    Distance: 24.05 mi
    6 Blackwatch Ln
    Ledyard, CT 06339
  • 200 Points

    Peconic Retreat Adult Home

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    555 New Suffolk Rd
    Cutchogue, NY 11935
  • Clintonville Manor - Immediate Care Fclty

    Distance: 24.44 mi
    201 Clintonville Road
    North Haven, CT 06473
  • 200 Points

    The Infinity

    Distance: 25.05 mi
    390 Bee St
    Meriden, CT 06450

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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