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  • 200 Points

    Pleasant Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9610 53rd Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118
  • 200 Points

    St Anthony RCH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9826 24th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
  • 200 Points

    The Home in Magnolia

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2515 W Halladay St
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • 200 Points

    The Right Place, The Right Time Inc.

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9346 Forest Ct SW
    Seattle, WA 98136
  • 200 Points

    The Terrace Apartments

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    120 6th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • 200 Points

    TLC Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9454 37th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98126
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    Victoria AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3110 NE 133rd St
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • 200 Points

    Viewhaven Home - 87th

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3819 NE 87th St
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • 200 Points

    West Seattle Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    11037 19th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98146
  • 190 Points

    Ballard Manor-A Retirement Community

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1710 Northwest 57th Street Ofc
    Seattle, WA 98107
  • 100 Points

    A Plus Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4919 30th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98108
  • 100 Points

    A-Z Adult Family Home III

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    7723 S Mission Dr
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • 100 Points

    Angelica Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    6513 29th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98108
  • 100 Points

    Anne's Lakeridge Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    10819 Rainier Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
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    Beacon Adult Home Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3002 16th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98144
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    Bernardita F. Sarausad Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2108 NW 98th St
    Seattle, WA 98117
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    Billaflores AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    12058 69th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
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    Blue Ridge AFH LLC

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2106 NW 97th St
    Seattle, WA 98117
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    Citadel of Seattle AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    14342 Ashworth Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98133
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    DMMD

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    18204 30th Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98155
  • 100 Points

    Dovista Place

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    12214 2nd Pl SW
    Seattle, WA 98146
  • 100 Points

    ELDERS CARE HOME

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1700 Ferry Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98116
  • 100 Points

    European Life Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4002 46th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98116
  • 100 Points

    Evergreen Senior Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    11605 4th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98146
  • 100 Points

    Gaffney House

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1605 17th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • 100 Points

    Garden View Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4223 S Elmgrove St
    Seattle, WA 98118
  • 100 Points

    Gardenview Ridgemont

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    12217 Ridgemont Way N
    Seattle, WA 98133
  • 100 Points

    Genesee Service Home Care LLC

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4423 54th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98116
  • 100 Points

    Home Sweet Home Care II

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    13046 30th Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • 100 Points

    Interurban Senior Living

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    14002 Linden Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98133
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    LAUREL PARK MANOR

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5010 NE 52nd St
    Seattle, WA 98105
  • 100 Points

    LIKE HOME AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5335 18th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98108
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    Magnolia Discovery Home Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4216 33rd Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • 100 Points

    Magnolia Domicile

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3410 35th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • 100 Points

    MAGNOLIA HOME CARE 2

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2351 24th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • 100 Points

    Magnolia's Premier Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2833 26th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
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    North Leschi Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    125 30th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122
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    Northwest Home Care

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2121 N 115th St
    Seattle, WA 98133
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    Pat & Mileta's AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    5608 SW Hanford St
    Seattle, WA 98116
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    Rose Hill Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    6439 S 124th St
    Seattle, WA 98178
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    Sacred Heart AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    1423 NE Brockman Pl
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • 100 Points

    Seattle Heights Elder Care Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    12017 78th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • 100 Points

    Selver Moon

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    11555 17th Ave NE
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • 100 Points

    Shorewood Eldercare LLC

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2614 SW 112th St
    Seattle, WA 98146
  • 100 Points

    The Home in Magnolia II

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    2424 24th Ave W
    Seattle, WA 98199
  • 100 Points

    The Residential Family

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    9515 Sand Point Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • 100 Points

    Viewhaven AFH -Meadowbrook

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    3815 NE 113th St
    Seattle, WA 98125
  • 100 Points

    Westview Adult Family Home

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    11151 Beacon Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • 100 Points

    WILMA J GAYDEN AFH

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    10435 59th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98178
  • A Perfect Place

    Distance: 14.12 mi
    4811 S Myrtle St
    Seattle, WA 98118

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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