Independent Living: As you would imagine from the name, independent living is a community for active, healthy older adults who are able to live on their own but want to be freed from home maintenance and similar tasks. Independent living brings you together with peers in your approximate age group and offers security, a range of amenities, group dining options and a broad array of social, recreational and cultural activities.
Assisted Living: This option is a good fit for older adults who value their independence but need some help with the activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housework, dressing, bathing, medication reminder, and transportation. In most CCRCs, assisted living residents can access the same services and amenities as the people in independent living.
Memory Support: This is a specialized service within the continuum of care in CCRCs for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory impairment. The staffs are specially trained to offer memory care techniques and support for residents. The resident is cared for in a safe and secure environment by a team of compassionate staff for peace of mind.
Long-Term Care: With a skilled nursing staff on-duty 24/7, long-term care is designed specifically for people who can no longer care for themselves but don’t require the acute-care resources of a hospital. Although the “long-term care” designation suggests that individuals in this CCRC option remain at this level of care, improvements in health can lead to a return to a less intensive tier, like assisted living. While exceptions remain, most long-term care residences have moved away from the hospital-like setting of the past to a more home-like environment.