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  • 100 Points

    Over the Hill Adult Family Home

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10314 Lyris Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Pleasant Oak

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    12215 Oak Tree Pl SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    San Lorenzo AFH LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    8421 Alva Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • AssureCare Adult Home #4

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10904 47 Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Breeze Meadows

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    7802 Oakridge Drive Southwest
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Brook House

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    8202 Garnet Lane SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Coralwood AFH

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    7413 Coral Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Evergreen Care Home LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    11811 Tomahawk Rd SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Grace and Hope Adult Family Home LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    7409 Coral Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Grace Garden

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    9029 Carol Ave S
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Maple Creek Retirement Inn

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10420 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest Ofc
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • My Brothers Keeper AFH 2

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10219 108th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Olympia Home In Lakewood 2 Inc

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    7006 Turquoise Dr sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Senior Housing Assistance Group

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    5228 112th Street Southwest Apt 329
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • The Good Shepherd

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    10525 Northstar Way SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Woodville AFH, LLC

    Distance: 6.59 mi
    6909 Topaz Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    Edgewood Country Retreat

    Distance: 7.06 mi
    9823 29th Street Ct E
    Edgewood, WA 98371
  • 300 Points

    Care Villa AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    4257 SW 337th Pl
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Caring Abode

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    33719 32nd Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Cone Adult Family Home Care

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2125 SW 338th St
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Dahlia's AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32013 41st Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Esther AFH I

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    29810 4th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    GOLDEN AGE AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2923 SW 314th St
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Just Like Home AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31420 41st Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Lakota Hills AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    30846 21st Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Liberty Homecare AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32027 26th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Maggie's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    805 S 309th Pl
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 300 Points

    Meridian Court

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31420 23rd Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 300 Points

    New Day Senior Living

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31813 10th Pl SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Pine Woods AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2526 SW 323rd St
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Soundview Elder Care

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2324 SW 300th St
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 300 Points

    Synergy Home Care

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    402 S 333rd St
    Federal Way, WA 98003
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    TWIN LAKES AFH1

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2701 SW 323rd St
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 200 Points

    A Marine Hills Adult Family Home LLC

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    29845 6th Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 200 Points

    DMC Everlasting Home Care

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    1012 S 325th St
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 200 Points

    Esther AFH II

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31604 13th Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
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    IVY HILL ADULT FAMILY HOME INC

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    30141 12th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
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    Laurelwood Manor AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    2207 S 291st St
    Federal Way, WA 98003
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    Marine View AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32318 29th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 200 Points

    Meridian AFH II

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    4802 SW 325th Pl
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 200 Points

    Sweet Yoke AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    29118 23rd Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 100 Points

    Adult Quality Care I

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32849 17th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 100 Points

    Algreen House

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    30612 11th Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 100 Points

    Alma AFH

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    29933 2nd Pl SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 100 Points

    AMG Family Home Care

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32112 32nd Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 100 Points

    Angels Touch

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31521 8th Ave S
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • 100 Points

    Carol's Country Cottages, RN

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    1805 SW 317th Pl
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 100 Points

    Federal Way Adult Family Home I, LLC

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31616 13th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
  • 100 Points

    Federal Way Adult Family Home II, LLC

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    31218 12th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023
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    Federal Way Adult Family Home III, LLC

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32416 29th Ave SW
    Federal Way, WA 98023

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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