Residential communities set up to provide residents with easy access to health care.
Offer a variety of living arrangements, services and amenities including activities, recreational facilities, meals and housekeeping. Nursing home and adult care home levels of care also available. Also known as continuing care facilities or life care communities. State license required.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) combine independent living, assisted living, and a nursing facility under one roof.
These are campuses that offer the different levels of care. These provide, to the resident, the security of knowing that regardless of clinical status, in most instances, their care needs can be accommodated in one of the facilities located right on campus.
Retirement communities that provide a wide spectrum of care from independent living arrangements to skilled nursing facilities. Residents move between levels of care as their needs change. Services are provided through a lifetime contractual arrangement. Residents usually pay an entrance fee plus a monthly maintenance charge. CaregiverPA Resources - CCRC
offer an innovative approach by combining independent housing with assisted living facilities and nursing home care, usually at the same location.
Also called Life-Care Communities, these facilities offer different levels of care based on the needs of the individual or couple. The care level ranges from independent living apartment or house to a skilled nursing in an affiliated nursing. CCRC residents are guaranteed care for the rest of their lives. Residents move from one setting to another based on their needs but continue to remain a part of their CCRC community.
Residential living communities for older adults that offer healthcare and residential services to meet the changing needs of the residents from independent to dependent care. Also called Life Care Communities.
Housing communities that provide different levels of care based on the needs of their residents -- from independent living apartments to skilled nursing in an affiliated nursing facility. Residents move from one setting to another based on their needs, but continue to remain a part of their CCRC's community. Typically CCRCs require a significant payment (called an endowment) prior to admission, then charge monthly fees above that.
Age-restricted properties that offer a combination of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services to residents all on one campus. Payment plans vary, but usually include a long-term contract between the resident and the community. Services and features may vary.