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  • 200 Points

    My Brothers Keeper AFH

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    4102 Robin Rd W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • 100 Points

    OAS GARDENS ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    3621 Oas Dr W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Adell Manor Adult Family Home

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    6934 35th St W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Bridgeport Place

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    5250 Bridgeport Way West Apt 316
    University Place, WA 98467
  • Cottages at Peach Creek

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    7505 57th Street Court West
    University Place, WA 98467
  • Everlasting Care AFH

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    3626 66th Ave W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Hearthside Manor

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    3615 74th Avenue West
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Panache Manor

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    3609 Sunset Drive West
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Sunset Garden

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    3530 Sunset Dr W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • University Place Care Center

    Distance: 4.66 mi
    5520 Bridgeport Way West
    University Place, WA 98467
  • 100 Points

    Golden Acres AFH

    Distance: 4.68 mi
    231 Columbia Ave
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • Paradise Family Home

    Distance: 4.68 mi
    1025 Paradise Lane
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • 300 Points

    Country Living AFH

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    21514 47th Ave E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • 300 Points

    St. Nino AFH I

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    19620 8th Ave E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • 100 Points

    AssureCare Adult Home, LLC

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    1102 186th Street Ct E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • 100 Points

    Bethel Care, LLC

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    16901 13th Avenue Ct E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • 100 Points

    Fairway Living AFH

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    4606 208th Street Ct E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • 100 Points

    Fountain of Life AFH

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    19809 16th Avenue Ct E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • Emanuel Adult Family Homes, LLC

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    4605 223rd St E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • Emerald Park Center

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    23809 46th Ave E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • Mc Gee's Guest Home

    Distance: 6.12 mi
    21520 82nd Ave E
    Spanaway, WA 98387
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    Bernadette Jones Adult Family Home LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2126 N Orchard St
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • 300 Points

    BETA AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    6721 44th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98443
  • 300 Points

    Bethany AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1210 129th St S
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • 300 Points

    Elitecare AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10228 Patterson St S
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • 300 Points

    Golden Age Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    4515 N Bristol St
    Tacoma, WA 98407
  • 300 Points

    Gravelly Lake AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    11502 Gravelly Lake SW
    Tacoma, WA 98499
  • 300 Points

    HERMIES ADULT FAMILY HOME II

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1321 S 90th St
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • 300 Points

    HERMINIA CULLA AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1421 S 86th St
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • 300 Points

    Joyful Living Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    3105 192nd St E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • 300 Points

    Lawn Courte Apartments

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2802 N Narrows Dr
    Tacoma, WA 98407
  • 300 Points

    Paradise View AFH, LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1114 N Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • 300 Points

    Pleasant Oak II

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    13712 2nd Avenue Ct E
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • 300 Points

    Renaissance Court AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    601 S 80th St
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • 300 Points

    The Arbor Rose AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    6301 E Q St
    Tacoma, WA 98404
  • 300 Points

    Villa Vecchio at Dash Point

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2405 Birch St NE
    Tacoma, WA 98422
  • 200 Points

    Bay Bridge Care Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1124 N Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • 200 Points

    Best of Oakes Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    4820 S. Oaks
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • 200 Points

    Caring Hands AFH II

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    8356 6th Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98465
  • 200 Points

    Immanuel Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2601 N Highland St
    Tacoma, WA 98407
  • 200 Points

    Island View AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1802 S Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98465
  • 200 Points

    Lighthouse AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    15415 40th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • 200 Points

    Magic Hands

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    15403 50th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • 200 Points

    Prestige Home Care

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1233 S Geiger St
    Tacoma, WA 98465
  • 200 Points

    Sacred Heart AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    2401 S 62nd St
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • 200 Points

    Sanders Estates Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    524 160th St E
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • 200 Points

    Sunny Meadows AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    19007 34th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • 200 Points

    The Dugger House

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    4621 S Burkhart Dr
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • 100 Points

    ABSOLUTE CARE AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    1109 Lafayette St S
    Tacoma, WA 98444

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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