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    Affordable Oakbrook Adult Family Home

    8201 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Angel's Lighthouse AFH

    9808 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home 3

    9113 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Great Care Manor

    9104 104th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    KARE HOME

    7506 95th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Serenity Manor AFH

    7501 77th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Casa De Alegre

    11509 88th Avenue Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Crested Crane Adult Family Home

    7715 Bernese Rd SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Fannie & Earl Careful Caring

    8422 Alva Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Olympia Home in Lakewood

    8212 Coral Pl SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Sunshine's Haven AFH

    7309 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    A Grace Joy AFH II LLC

    7721 91st Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Absolute Care AFH 2

    10502 110th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Aiko Adult Family Home

    8113 Oakbrook Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home

    7021 97th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home 2

    9116 78th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home 4

    9009 Zircon Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Care Home at the Meadows

    7217 91st Avenue Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Cartier's Adult Family Home

    10920 101st Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Jade Park Care Center

    8017 Jade Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Over the Hill Adult Family Home

    10314 Lyris Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Pleasant Oak

    12215 Oak Tree Pl SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    San Lorenzo AFH LLC

    8421 Alva Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Breeze Meadows

    7802 Oakridge Drive Southwest
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Brook House

    8202 Garnet Lane SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Coralwood AFH

    7413 Coral Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Grace and Hope Adult Family Home LLC

    7409 Coral Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • My Brothers Keeper AFH 2

    10219 108th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Olympia Home In Lakewood 2 Inc

    7006 Turquoise Dr sw
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • The Good Shepherd

    10525 Northstar Way SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Woodville AFH, LLC

    6909 Topaz Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • Aging Care Svc

    7122 Zircon Ct SW
    Tacoma, WA 98498
  • By the Meadows Adult Family

    100TH E S St
    Tacoma, WA 98498

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Steilacoom (3.96 mi)
University... (4.66 mi)
Fircrest (4.68 mi)
Spanaway (6.12 mi)
Tacoma (6.6 mi)
Puyallup (10.64 mi)
Milton (11 mi)
Gig Harbor (11.26 mi)
Edgewood (11.86 mi)
Lakebay (12.71 mi)
Sumner (13.24 mi)
Graham (13.36 mi)
Pacific (14.13 mi)
Federal Way (14.19 mi)
Algona (14.53 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.


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