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  • 200 Points

    Lakewood Hills Senior Village

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    1025 Barnett Shoals Rd
    Athens, GA 30605
  • 100 Points

    Lending Hands PCH

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    360 Buckingham Ter
    Athens, GA 30607
  • Rohi Personal Care Home

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    Park Ridge Dr
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Georgia Options In Comm Living

    Distance: 13.64 mi
    185 Ben Burton Cir
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Georgia Options in Community Living

    Distance: 13.64 mi
    185 Ben Burton Circle
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Home Instead Senior Care

    Distance: 13.64 mi
    1551 Jennings Mill Road
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Magnolia Estates of Oconee

    Distance: 13.64 mi
    1641 Virgil Langford Road
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Mulberry Grove

    Distance: 13.64 mi
    343 Price Street
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • 300 Points

    Lakeview Manor

    Distance: 13.99 mi
    1321 Price Mill Rd
    Madison, GA 30650
  • 100 Points

    Peter Parks PCH

    Distance: 13.99 mi
    4365 Eatonton Rd
    Madison, GA 30650
  • 10 Points

    Winterville Assisted Living

    Distance: 14.03 mi
    124 Avery Street
    Winterville, GA 30683
  • Cunningham's Personal Care Home

    Distance: 14.03 mi
    195 Bristlecone Ct
    Winterville, GA 30683
  • Atria Senior Living Group

    Distance: 15.36 mi
    2848 Lenox Road Northeast
    Buckhead, GA 30625
  • Oconee House Senior Living

    Distance: 15.36 mi
    126 Parks Mill Road
    Buckhead, GA 30625
  • 300 Points

    Melinda's Guardian Angel PCH

    Distance: 16.76 mi
    593 Eighth St
    Statham, GA 30666
  • Morning Dove Personal Care

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    211 Fairground Rd
    Lexington, GA 30648
  • 200 Points

    Candler Ridge PCH

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    1205 Nunnally Dr
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • 200 Points

    Optimum Care Homes

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    964 Navaho Trl
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • 100 Points

    C & G Care Whispers

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    841 Overlook Trl
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • Anointed Hands PCH

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    3193 Old Monroe Madison Hwy
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • Golden Years Retirement Village

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    171 Highway 78 Northwest
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • Great Oaks

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    920 Highway 138 Northwest
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • Marable Manor

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    235 E Marable St
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • Simply Elegant Care Home II

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    1250 Nicholsville Rd
    Monroe, GA 30652
  • Summer's Landing

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    171 Highway 78 Northwest
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • The Cottages of Monroe

    Distance: 18.24 mi
    601 Breedlove Drive Apt 107
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • 100 Points

    KINGDOM KARE PCH I

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    105 Wilson St
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • 100 Points

    Lake Oconee III

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    104 Walker St
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • 100 Points

    Lake Oconee Senior Living III

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    108 Oak St
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • Evans Personal Care Home

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    3860 GA-15
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • Lewis Assisted Living

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    1121 Planing Mill Rd
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • Willow Run Retirement Home

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    1061 Willow Run Road
    Greensboro, GA 30642
  • 300 Points

    The Hampton House

    Distance: 20.15 mi
    432 S 4th St
    Colbert, GA 30628
  • 300 Points

    True Happiness Care Home

    Distance: 20.15 mi
    57 W 5th Ave
    Colbert, GA 30628
  • 100 Points

    Waymon Manor

    Distance: 20.15 mi
    134 Mitchell Farm Rd
    Colbert, GA 30628
  • 100 Points

    Anointed & Appointed PCH

    Distance: 20.68 mi
    108 Vine Cir
    Social Circle, GA 30025
  • James Personal Care

    Distance: 20.68 mi
    S Wildwood Dr
    Social Circle, GA 30025
  • Mews Retirement & Personal Care Centers

    Distance: 20.68 mi
    621 North Cherokee Road
    Social Circle, GA 30025
  • 200 Points

    White Dove PCH

    Distance: 20.76 mi
    3753 Frostberry Fall Pl
    Bethlehem, GA 30620
  • A Little Haven PCH

    Distance: 20.76 mi
    1213 Dylan Way
    Bethlehem, GA 30620
  • Summer Hill

    Distance: 22 mi
    1040 Bloodworth St
    Union Point, GA 30669
  • 100 Points

    Fifette Personal Care Home

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    181 Capitol Ave
    Winder, GA 30680
  • 100 Points

    Guardian Angel

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    178 Green St
    Winder, GA 30680
  • 10 Points

    Winding Hollow

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    175 South Broad Street Ofc
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Four Seasons Independent Living Center

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    169 West Athens Street
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Four Seasons Retirement Community

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    169 West Athens Street
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Gentle Touch Personal Care Home

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    110 Main Street
    Jersey, GA 30018
  • Abundant Living Personal Care Home

    Distance: 24.5 mi
    883 Roy Woods Rd
    Comer, GA 30629
  • Abundant Living Personal Care Home

    Distance: 24.5 mi
    883 Roy Woods Road
    Comer, GA 30629
  • Cobb Health Care Center

    Distance: 24.5 mi
    Paoli Street
    Comer, GA 30629

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:
seniors, geriatric care, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, hospices, home-care, terminally ill, Alzheimer's disease, maintenance free, active living, housing options, over-50 retirement communities, over-60 retirement communities, retirement homes, senior housing, active adult communities, continuing care retirement community.