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  • 200 Points

    Kentridge Elderly Living

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    20807 101st Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 200 Points

    Lina's AFH #2

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25039 21st Ave S
    Kent, WA 98032
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    Lina's AFH #3

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    2005 S 250th St
    Kent, WA 98032
  • 200 Points

    Senior Care AFH Living

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    15617 SE 290th St
    Kent, WA 98042
  • 200 Points

    TLC Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25424 34th Pl S
    Kent, WA 98032
  • 200 Points

    West Hill Family Living

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    3317 S 261st Pl
    Kent, WA 98032
  • 100 Points

    Absolute Tender Care LLC

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    843 Hilltop Ave
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Angelic AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    717 Alvord Ave N
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Becky's AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    SE 272nd St
    Kent, WA 98042
  • 100 Points

    Best of Care AFH, RN

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    414 Kennebeck Ave S
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    BirdSong AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    11701 SE 233rd Pl
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Blessing AFH II

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22534 108th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Briere Lane Cottage AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    10320 SE 228th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Choice One Care LLC

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    13017 SE 208th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Crestwood Senior Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    3321 S 252nd Pl
    Kent, WA 98032
  • 100 Points

    Evergreen Home Service

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    9701 S 200th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Farrington Court

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    516 Kenosia Avenue South
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    GARDEN OF LOVE AND SERVICE AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    12211 SE 259th Pl
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    Golden Wings Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22252 104th Pl SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    HAPPY HOME III

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22605 108th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Home Care in Kent Inc

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    23821 99th Ave S
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    House of Epiphany

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25415 32nd Pl S
    Kent, WA 98032
  • 100 Points

    Immaculate AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    13009 SE 279th Pl
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    L & P Homecare

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    15118 SE 276th Pl
    Kent, WA 98042
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    Loving Care AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    27458 108th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    Mama's Care Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    9505 S 207th Pl
    Kent, WA 98031
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    Meadowgreen AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    12109 SE 223rd Dr
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Moore Care Inc. RN

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22615 100th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Rainbow Elderly Living

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    13115 SE 258th St
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    Springhill Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    19708 119th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
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    The Renaissance House, AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25407 117th Pl SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    United Home Care in Kent

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    11038 SE 212th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • 100 Points

    Valy's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25106 116th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 100 Points

    Windsor Ridge AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25438 116th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • 10 Points

    Farrington Court

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    520 Kenosia Avenue South
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Affable Caring

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    20049 104th Pl SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Arbor Village

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    24121 116th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Aspen Home Care

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    23015 100th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Best Care 7

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    13030 SE 261st Pl
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Best Care Adult Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22014 108th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Best-Care Senior Family Home

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    12503 SE 201st Pl
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Brooklyn Manor AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    11038 SE 213th St
    Kent, WA 98031
  • E-Mags Electronic Publishing

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22821 100th Avenue South East
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Eagles Creste AFH Ltd#2

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    25437 113th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Everest House of Kent AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    28009 118th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98030
  • First Choice Care LLC

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    22028 108th Ave SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Glen Manor AFH & Hospice

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    27120 117th Place Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Green Valley AFH I

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    10920 SE 235th St.
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Green Valley AFH II

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    23550 130th Court SE
    Kent, WA 98031
  • Horizon Gardens AFH

    Distance: 19.62 mi
    304 Hazel Ave N
    Kent, WA 98030

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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