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  • 300 Points

    Alabama Hill AFH

    3614 Alabama St
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • 300 Points

    WoodRose

    3303 Racine St
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • 200 Points

    A New Life AFH Inc

    4935 Lasalle Ave
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • 200 Points

    Arcadia Home

    910 38th St
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • 100 Points

    SAMISH WAY AFH

    1120 Samish Way
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • Alderwood Park Convalescent Center

    2726 Alderwood Avenue
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Arrow House

    800 W Illinois St
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Bellingham View Adult Family Home

    1511 Edwards St
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • Birchwood Adult Family Home

    1308 Roma Road
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • BIRCHWOOD ADULT FAMILY HOME

    3620 W Rusley Dr
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Buron Inc

    114 W Magnolia St
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Fairhaven Estates

    2600 Old Fairhaven Parkway
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Hamilton Place

    4625 Cordata Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Hampton Heights

    2605 Hampton Pl
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Lakeridge Adult Family Home

    825 Queen St
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • Parkway Chateau

    2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Redding Pilgrim House

    Canby Ct
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • Samish Adult Family Home Inc

    3801 Fielding Ave
    Bellingham, WA 98229
  • 100 Points

    Peaceful Villa Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    1257 Lattimore Rd
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • Daisy Patch Inc

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    3590 Walltine Road
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • Grace Retirement

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    2543 Mountain View Road
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • Heritage House

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    5370 Barrett Road
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • Louisa House

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    2240 Main Street Ofc
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • Seasons Retirement Inn

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    2543 Mountain View Rd
    Ferndale, WA 98248
  • 300 Points

    Vineyard Haven Adult Family Home

    Distance: 12.84 mi
    8285 Custer School Rd
    Custer, WA 98240
  • Apple Valley Adult Family Home

    Distance: 12.91 mi
    411 E Main St
    Everson, WA 98247
  • The Cedars

    Distance: 12.91 mi
    3551 Sorenson Rd
    Everson, WA 98247
  • 300 Points

    Among Friends

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    612 Dahlia St
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • 300 Points

    GLORIOUS AFH

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    201 S Garden Dr
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • 200 Points

    Lynden Adult Family Home

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    1772 Eastwood Way
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • Cascade Supported Living

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    205 South British Columbia Avenue
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • Golden Years Adult Family Home

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    6774 LA Bello Dr
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • LAKESIDE GARDENS ON WISER LAKE

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    7178 Guide Meridian Rd
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • Lynden Manor

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    905 Aaron Drive Ofc
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • Meadow Greens

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    301 Homestead Boulevard
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • Mt Baker Adult Family Home

    Distance: 13.01 mi
    702 Woodview Ct
    Lynden, WA 98264
  • A Retirement Community Chandler's Square

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    1300 O Avenue Ofc
    Anacortes, WA 98221
  • Arbor Hill

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    5711 Sheila Anne Ct
    Anacortes, WA 98221
  • Cap Sante Court Retirement Community

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    1111 32nd Street Ofc
    Anacortes, WA 98221
  • Guardian House AFH

    Distance: 17.97 mi
    5864 Campbell Lake Rd
    Anacortes, WA 98221
  • Bayview Audlt Care Home

    Distance: 19.99 mi
    8261 Harborview Rd
    Blaine, WA 98230
  • 100 Points

    Cedar Grove AFH

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    302 S Section St
    Burlington, WA 98233
  • Home Attendant Care

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    S Burlington Blvd
    Burlington, WA 98233
  • Ovenell Home

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    625 E Washington Ave
    Burlington, WA 98233
  • Brookdale House

    Distance: 21.79 mi
    30961 Brookdale Ct
    Abbotsford, BC V2T5S3
  • 200 Points

    The Vintage at Mount Vernon

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    1000 Vintage Ln
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273
  • 100 Points

    A Golden Rule

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    1627 E Broadway
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • 100 Points

    Grandma's House

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    16357 Dike Rd
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273
  • La Salle Adult Family Home

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    2525 E Fir St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273
  • LOMUNTADS ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    13148 Marihugh Rd
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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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