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  • 100 Points

    Sea Haven II AFH

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    23436 28th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • 100 Points

    Sound View Senior Care

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    22634 10th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • 100 Points

    The Caring Place AFH

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    22436 15th Ave S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Evergreen Care Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    455 South 199th Street
    Des Moines, WA 98148
  • Lovely Living

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    1826 S 250th Pl
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Simply the Best Care III

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    25001 13th Pl S
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Sound TLC II AFH

    Distance: 7.07 mi
    1734 S. 227th Place
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • 100 Points

    LORDS JOY ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 9.47 mi
    14641 Military Rd S
    Tukwila, WA 98168
  • 100 Points

    Schneider Residence

    Distance: 9.47 mi
    13045 Military Rd S
    Tukwila, WA 98168
  • 300 Points

    Gig Harbor Adult Family Home

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3615 107th St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • 300 Points

    Harbor Retreat AFH

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4407 62nd St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • 100 Points

    Country Care Manor

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    10610 Crescent Valley Dr NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • 100 Points

    Family First

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • 100 Points

    SOUNDVIEW CARE HOME

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    5917 Soundview Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • 10 Points

    Family First Adult Family Homes - Office

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Careage Development

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4411 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Carlyn Adult Care Home

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    10321 Crescent Valley Dr NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Country Care Manor

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    10610 Crescent Valley Drive North
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Family First AFH

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    1715 42nd St NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Lakes Sales

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4416 146th Street Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Laurelwood Senior Apartments

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3444 Erickson Street
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Merrill Gardens at Gig Harbor

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3213 45th Street Court Northwest Ofc
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Merrill Gardens at Gig Harbor

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3213 45th Street Court Northwest Ofc
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Network Consulting & Management Limited

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3715 Wilkinson Lane
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Olympic Alzheimer's Residence

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3025 14th Ave. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Olympic Memory Care Community

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    3025-14T Avenue Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98329
  • Shoreline View Alzheimer's Care

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    9324 North Harborview Drive
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Sound Vista Village

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    6633 McDonald Avenue Ofc
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Soundview Adult Family Home

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    5917 Soundview Drive
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • The Lakes at Gig Harbor - Managers Office

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4420 146th Street Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Tre-Amico

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    4420 146th Street Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Jeannie Schmid, Owner
    310 Points

    Jeannie Schmid, Owner

    Willow Creek Adult Family Home
    Distance: 10.44 mi
    960 Peru Avenue East
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • 300 Points

    Bear Creek Adult Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    398 SW Wycoff Rd
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • 300 Points

    Willow Creek AFH 1

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    968 Peru Avenue East
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • 200 Points

    Sacred Heart Adult Home Care

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    2711 McKinley Pl SE
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • 200 Points

    Willow Creek AFH 3

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    982 Peru Ave E
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • 100 Points

    Gentle Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    4638 Chanting Cir SW
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • 100 Points

    Grannies Place AFH

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    2637 SE Chasewood Ct
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • 100 Points

    JJ's AFH

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    1939 SE Karli Way
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • Alc-Sydney House

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    155 Lippert Drive West Ofc
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Ann's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    2208 Sidney Ave
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Blooming Rose Ridge, Inc.

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    71 Carson Ave SE
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • C & L Adult Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    6813 Southwest Old Clifton Road
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • C & L Adult Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    6813 SW Old Clifton Rd
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • Christie's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    Franway Ln SW
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • Cisney Elderly Group Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    Baby Doll Rd E
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Conifer Ridge Senior Apartments

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    1721 Fircrest Drive Southeast
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Costanzo Home For Seniors

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    11687 Ridge Rim Trl SE
    Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • Country Care Manor

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    4090 Arvick Rd SE
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Debbie's Adult Home

    Distance: 10.44 mi
    5037 SE Safe Haven Way
    Port Orchard, WA 98367

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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