Senior Resources Housing 2017-18 Directory

W HAT IS A C ONTINUING C ARE R ETIREMENT C OMMUNITY (CCRC)?

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Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC provides a continu- um of care on a campus setting. Multiple levels of care and services are pro- vided in independent apartments, assisted living apartments and skilled nursing settings. There are CCRCs that are more com- prehensive and offer reha- bilitation services, home care and hospice. A primary reason older adults find the concept of continuing care appealing is security. Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer the security of knowing that as seniors grow older or face a potential future illness, their needs will be meet. A comprehensive network of services is an offered to allow residents to age with choices. The confidence that there is lifelong com- mitment by the CCRC to the resident offers certainty and peace of mind. The continuum of care typically begins in an inde- pendent apartment in a community setting. The monthly fee may include fine dining, housekeeping, wellness services and vari- ety of activities. Seniors

facilities are an integral component of a CCRC. Short term rehabilitation services, hospice care and home health are often offered to enhance the con- tinuum. Continuing Care Retirement Communities are most often religiously affiliated and are not-for- profit. The cost of a CCRC varies, however a substan- tial entrance fee is typically required for independent apartment. Entrance fees may be fully or partially refundable. However, the monthly fees tend to be a excellent value due to the amenities and services included. The assurance of know- ing that an individual’s changing needs can be met in one location is signifi- Retirement Communities are attractive to seniors. Senior residents of CCRCs often relate the feeling of the security to having a large supportive family to rely on. cant reason that Continuing Care

enjoy an active lifestyle, social opportunities, the benefits of vibrant friend- ships and freedom from the burden of homeown- ership. Many retirement communities offer home health programs to pro- vide additional support to their residents, allowing residents to remain in their independent apart- ments longer. The progression of care may include a move to assisted living, where additional meals, house- keeping and nursing ser- vices are available. The benefit of a CCRC is the campus-like setting. Often the different areas of care are physically connected allowing residents to easi- ly maintain relationships even after a health related move. Many CCRCs pro- vide specialized assisted living to meet the needs of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Long term skilled nursing

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