Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Capacity: 50-400 Residents

Payment: Mostly private pay, some take Medical/Medicare
Cost: $2000 to $8000 per month depending on the size of apartment and level of assistance required.
          The most expensive long-term-care solution available to seniors. Monthly maintenance fees can range   
          from $400 to $2500 or more. In addition, some communities may require and entrance fee varying in
          price of up to $80,000.

Communities designed for: Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are residential campuses that provide a range of care services---from Independent Living units to Assisted Living and then Skilled Nursing care, Including Alzheimer’s/Dementia housing all in one location. CCRCs are designed to offer active seniors an independent lifestyle from the privacy of their own home, but also include the availability of services in an assisted living environment and on-site intermediate or skilled nursing care if necessary.

CCRCs offer a variety of residential services including the following:

• a maintained apartment, townhouse, or other unit
• cleaning and laundry service
• meals in common dining areas (# per day varies)
• ground maintenance
• security
• social, recreational, and cultural programs

Health care services:
• care is covered for contracted services
• personal care and help with daily activities
• nursing care
• rehabilitative care
• respite & hospice care
• Alzheimer's & special care clean, furnished room