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Ocean Isle... (15.31 mi)
Carolina B... (17.38 mi)
Leland (24.4 mi)
Wilmington (24.69 mi)

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28465 (1) (1.95 mi)
28470 (1) (13.64 mi)
28469 (1) (17.11 mi)
28428 (1) (17.21 mi)
28412 (4) (21.25 mi)
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  • Thomasson Team- Century 21

    6102 Oak Island Drive
    Oak Island, NC 28465
  • Shallotte Assisted Living

    Distance: 13.46 mi
    520 North Mulberry Road Northwest
    Shallotte, NC 28470
  • Cenury 21 Coastal Communities

    Distance: 15.31 mi
    6412 Beach Drive
    Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
  • Diversicare Assisted Living of Carolina Beach

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    400 Goldsboro Avenue
    Carolina Beach, NC 28428
  • Brunswick Cove Nursing Center

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    1478 River Road Southeast
    Leland, NC 28451
  • 110 Points

    The Woods at Holly Tree

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    4610 Holly Tree Road
    Wilmington, NC 28409
  • 100 Points

    Judge Family Home Care

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    400 Judges Rd
    Wilmington, NC 28405
  • 10 Points

    Cedar Cove

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    4200 Jasmine Cove Way
    Wilmington, NC 28412
  • -10 Points

    Alterra Clare Bridge of Wilmington

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    3501 Converse Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Brightmore-Independent Living

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    2324 South 41st Street
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Catherine Kennedy Home Inc

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    207 S 3rd St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Century 21 Coastal Communities

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    5653Carolina Beach Road
    Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Champions Assisted Living

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1007 Porters Neck Road
    Wilmington, NC 28411
  • Clare Bridge of Wilmington

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    3501 Converse Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    6209 Oleander Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • -10 Points

    Fannie Norwood Memorial Home

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    501 South 15th Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Fannie Norwood Memorial Home

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    501 S 15th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Jordan Family Care Home

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    502 Manly Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28405
  • Judge's Family Care Home - Number 1

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    400 Judges Road
    Wilmington, NC 28405
  • Judge's Family Care Home - Number 4

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    400 Judges Road
    Wilmington, NC 28405
  • Lake Shore Commons

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1402 Hospital Plaza Drive Apt 231
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Life Inc

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    7047 Masonboro Sound Road
    Wilmington, NC 28409
  • Oakdale Heights of Wilmington

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    2744 South 17th Street
    Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Plantation Village

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1200 Porters Neck Road
    Wilmington, NC 28411
  • Plantation Village

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1200 Porters Neck Road
    Wilmington, NC 28411
  • Port South Village - Carmen D Villa

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    206 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Port South Village - Catherine S Villa

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    208 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Port South Village - Crystal L Villa

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    212 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Port South Village - Lorraine B Villa

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    204 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Port South Village - Office

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    210 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Port South Village - Theresa C Villa

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    202 Covil Avenue
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Sherwood Manor Rest Home

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1605 Robinhood Road
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Spring Arbor of Wilmington

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    809 John D Barry Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28412

Nearby Cities

Shallotte (13.46 mi)
Ocean Isle... (15.31 mi)
Carolina B... (17.38 mi)
Leland (24.4 mi)
Wilmington (24.69 mi)

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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