Nearby Cities

Wausau (15.52 mi)
Schofield (19.11 mi)
Rothschild (20.5 mi)
Athens (21.6 mi)
Edgar (22.21 mi)

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54452 (3) (0.51 mi)
54401 (8) (15.28 mi)
54403 (9) (15.72 mi)
54474 (2) (17.56 mi)
54448 (1) (18.81 mi)
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  • Bell Tower Residence

    1500 O Day St
    Merrill, WI 54452
  • Care Partners

    1108 E 9th St
    Merrill, WI 54452
  • Woodland Court Elder Svc

    1102 S Center Ave
    Merrill, WI 54452
  • 300 Points

    CADY HOME WEST 1

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1805 N 6th Ave
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • 300 Points

    Forest Park Village

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    2901 N 7th St
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • 300 Points

    Sullivans Homes

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    716 Washington St
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • 200 Points

    CADY HOME WEST 2

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1815 N 6th Ave
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Applegate Terrace Apartments

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    3001 Westhill Drive
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Cady Homes West

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1815 North 6th Avenue
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Forest Park Village

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    2901 7th Street Ofc
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Harbor House

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    111 North Bellis Street
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Harbor House Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    3704 Hummingbird Road
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Harmony Living Centers LLC

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    111 North Bellis Street
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Harmony Of Wausau Jackson Sq

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    111 North Bellis Street
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Homme Residential

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    Gilbert St
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Marywood

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1821 North 4th Avenue
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Sullivan's Adult Group Home

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    724 Washington St
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Sylvan Crossings On Evergreen

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1605 Evergreen Rd
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Wausau Manor Nursing Home

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    3107 Westhill Drive
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • Wellington Place

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    4100 North Mountain Road
    Wausau, WI 54401
  • 200 Points

    Parkview Apartments

    Distance: 18.84 mi
    404 4th St
    Marathon City, WI 54448
  • 300 Points

    CEDAR RIDGE ELDER SERVICES I

    Distance: 19.09 mi
    4930 Alderson St
    Schofield, WI 54476
  • 300 Points

    Cedar Ridge III

    Distance: 19.09 mi
    4932 Alderson St
    Schofield, WI 54476
  • 300 Points

    Cedar Ridge V

    Distance: 19.09 mi
    2309 Ross Ave
    Schofield, WI 54476
  • 100 Points

    Schofield Court

    Distance: 19.09 mi
    2035 Grand Ave
    Schofield, WI 54476
  • 300 Points

    Cedar Ridge I

    Distance: 20.49 mi
    Weston Ave
    Rothschild, WI 54474
  • 300 Points

    Rothschild Apartments

    Distance: 20.49 mi
    105 Becker St
    Rothschild, WI 54474
  • 100 Points

    Plisch Street Apartments

    Distance: 21.59 mi
    308 Jensen St
    Athens, WI 54411
  • Reitrock Apartments

    Distance: 21.59 mi
    610 Schlegel St
    Athens, WI 54411
  • 200 Points

    East Side Apartments

    Distance: 22.19 mi
    421 George Wagner Dr
    Edgar, WI 54426
  • Bohlman Manor Inc

    Distance: 28.74 mi
    401 Center Street
    Birnamwood, WI 54414
  • Cady Memorial Home

    Distance: 28.74 mi
    386 Maple Street
    Birnamwood, WI 54414
  • Lake Aire Manor

    Distance: 28.74 mi
    N4589 Norrie Road
    Birnamwood, WI 54414

Nearby Cities

Wausau (15.52 mi)
Schofield (19.11 mi)
Rothschild (20.5 mi)
Athens (21.6 mi)
Edgar (22.21 mi)

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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