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  • Algona Adult Family Home

    Distance: 15.75 mi
    824 Celery Avenue
    Algona, WA 98001
  • 300 Points

    Rainier Vista Apartments

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    134 3rd Ave SE
    Pacific, WA 98047
  • 300 Points

    WILLOW GLEN AFH

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    110 Cedar Ln
    Pacific, WA 98047
  • Terry Home Inc

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    138 3rd Ave SW
    Pacific, WA 98047
  • 300 Points

    Angel Care Adult Family Home Services

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    502 H St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 300 Points

    Auburn AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2708 M St SE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 300 Points

    Auburn Court

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    102 10th St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 300 Points

    Bailey Manor Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    28514 40th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 300 Points

    Harmony House AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    3728 S 284th Pl
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 300 Points

    Helping Hands LMR

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    31021 42nd Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 300 Points

    Hope AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1440 32nd St SE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 300 Points

    Precious Hands Senior LLC

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    3039 16th St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 300 Points

    The Good Samaritan AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    31625 51st Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 300 Points

    Wisdom House

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    37902 160th Pl SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 200 Points

    Auburn's Adult Care

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2705 Forest Ridge Dr SE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 200 Points

    Belmanor Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    620 47th St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 200 Points

    Cora's Elder Care AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    37530 39th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 200 Points

    Dorothy's Angel Haven II

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1711 4th St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 200 Points

    Glory AFH I

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    5427 S 296th Ct
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 200 Points

    Grace House

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    37820 160th Pl SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 200 Points

    Mary Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1438 Dogwood St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 100 Points

    Advantage Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    28849 38th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Careland AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    36923 44th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Carol's Country Cottages, RN

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    37225 40th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Cozie Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    29218 45th Pl S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Dorothy's Angel Haven LLC

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1615 4th St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • 100 Points

    Glory AFH II

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    5422 S 296th Ct
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Holmes Sweet Home Care Inc

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    30021 55th Pl S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    JoPortia Adult Family Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    29005 45th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    Lakeland Adult Family Home 1

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1503 53rd St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • 100 Points

    Paradise View AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    29446 59th Ave S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • 100 Points

    ST JOES ASSISTED LIVING ADULT HOME

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2744 Alpine Dr SE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • -10 Points

    Auburn Meadows Senior Community - Assisted Living And Special Care

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    945 22nd Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Blessed Hill AFH LLC

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    11803 SE 323rd Pl
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Chartley House South

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    505 29th St SE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Forest Park AFH INC

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    17522 SE 338th St
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Friendship Home

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    4720 South 285th Place
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Golden Memories

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2011 Riverview Dr NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Holmes Sweet Home, LPN

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    30027 55th Pl S
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Jem Care Adult Family Care Hm

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    3511 Orchard Pl SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • LORDS JOY ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    3242 S 296th Pl
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Maple Garden

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    505 R St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Parkside Retirement Community

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2902 I Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Tuscany AFH

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1403 Ginkgo St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Villa Ocasion Home Care

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    3039 16th St SE
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Village Green Retirement Campus

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    35419 1st Avenue South Ofc
    Auburn, WA 98003
  • Woodmark At Steel Lake

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    31200 23rd Avenue South
    Auburn, WA 98003
  • 300 Points

    A+ Meridian Villa Estates

    Distance: 16.54 mi
    23420 124th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 300 Points

    Always With Love Care

    Distance: 16.54 mi
    11858 SE 236th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 300 Points

    Angels' Arms LLC

    Distance: 16.54 mi
    21823 95th Pl S
    Kent, WA 98031

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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