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  • Sunrise Assisted Living of Schaumburg

    Distance: 25.61 mi
    790 North Plum Grove Road
    Schaumburg, IL 60173
  • 20 Points

    Brighton Gardens Of Hoffman Estates

    Distance: 25.78 mi
    2150 West Golf Road Ofc
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
  • Activelife Retirement Communities

    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1515 Barrington Road
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
  • The Devonshire Of Hoffman Estates

    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1515 Barrington Road
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
  • Belmont Village - The Senior Community Built For Life

    Distance: 26.19 mi
    500 McHenry Road
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  • Knight & Knight Associates

    Distance: 26.19 mi
    980 Providence Lane
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  • Sunrise Assisted Living of Buffalo Grove

    Distance: 26.19 mi
    180 West Half Day Road
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  • 110 Points

    Senior Star at Weber Place

    Distance: 26.62 mi
    605 S. Edward Drive
    Romeoville, IL 60446
  • 100 Points

    Senior Star at Weber Place

    Distance: 26.62 mi
    605 S. Edward Drive
    Romeoville, IL 60446
  • 100 Points

    Senior Star at Weber Place

    Distance: 26.62 mi
    605 S. Edward Drive
    Romeoville, IL 60446
  • 100 Points

    Senior Star at Weber Place

    Distance: 26.62 mi
    605 S. Edward Drive
    Romeoville, IL 60446
  • Lakewood Homes

    Distance: 26.62 mi
    1733 West Richfield Trail
    Romeoville, IL 60446
  • Tamarack

    Distance: 26.69 mi
    55 South Greeley Street Apt 315
    Palatine, IL 60067
  • Park at Vernon Hills

    Distance: 26.97 mi
    145 Milwaukee Avenue
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  • Ponds of Wealshire

    Distance: 26.97 mi
    150 Jamestown Lane
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  • Riverside Manor

    Distance: 26.97 mi
    14588 West Half Day Road
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  • Wealshire

    Distance: 26.97 mi
    150 Jamestown Lane
    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  • Marian Village

    Distance: 27.67 mi
    15624 Marian Drive
    Lockport, IL 60491
  • Rest Haven Providence Communityrvices at Vctrn Inn

    Distance: 27.67 mi
    12600 Renaissance Circle Ofc
    Lockport, IL 60491
  • Victorian Inn At Victorian Village

    Distance: 27.67 mi
    12600 Renaissance Circle Ofc
    Lockport, IL 60491
  • Lake Park Residential Care

    Distance: 28.46 mi
    2075 Ripley Street
    Lake Station, IN 46405
  • Brentwood At Hobart

    Distance: 29.95 mi
    1420 Saint Marys Circle
    Hobart, IN 46342
  • The Inn At Willow Falls

    Distance: 30.84 mi
    1681 Willow Circle Drive Ofc
    Crest Hill, IL 60435
  • 100 Points

    Rittenhouse Village at Portage

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    6235 Sterling Creek Rd
    Portage, IN 46368
  • Alterra Sterling House Of Portage

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    3444 SWanson Road Ofc
    Portage, IN 46368
  • 200 Points

    Victory Centre of Joliet

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    29 & 31 N Broadway St
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Essington Place

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    901 Essington Road
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Joliet Terrace

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    2230 McDonough Street
    Joliet, IL 60436
  • Joshua Arms of LSSI

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    1315 Rowell Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60433
  • Lakewood Homes

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    3698 Adesso Lane
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Lakewood Homes

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    3698 Adesso Lane
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Manor at Essington

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    3320 Executive Drive
    Joliet, IL 60431
  • Our Lady Of Angels

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    1201 Wyoming Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Our Lady of Angels

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    1201 Wyoming Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Our Lady of Angels

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    1201 Wyoming Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Re/Max Realty Of Joliet

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    221 Springfield Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Salem Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center L L C

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    1314 Rowell Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60433
  • Victory Centre of Joliet

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    31 North Broadway Street
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Victory Senior Center

    Distance: 31.62 mi
    31 North Broadway Street
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Midlothian Manor

    Distance: 33.04 mi
    22843 North Lakewood Lane Ofc
    Lake Zurich, IL 60047
  • Wood Lakes Inc

    Distance: 33.04 mi
    138 Miller Road
    Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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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