Board
and Care Homes are often less expensive than other housing
options. More than 90% of the residential care homes are licensed for six or
fewer residents housed in a private residential home setting
Independent Living Communities
also referred as
Adult
Homes
Independent Community
Congregate Care
Senior Apartments
Independent Living.
Retirement Homes
Capacity: 6-200 Residents
Payment:
Private Pay
Cost: $1300-$2500 per month
Medicare and Medicaid do not cover payment since no healthcare is
provided
Communities designed for: Active and independent adult seniors over 60 years of age. Available as Resort Style Communities, Apartment living environments or Residential Homes. The resident enjoys the services of daily routine maintenance of the residence, laundry and prepared meals. Socialization is encouraged. Available transportation is available for medical or personal reasons. Most facilities are prepared for future medical and personal assistance for residents, these services may be offered as needed.
Some Independent Living Communities offer abundant recreational activities which may include swimming pool/spas, exercise facilities, Clubhouse/Lounge and Library/ Reading Lounges. Communities can be either "Age Inclusive" or "Age Exclusive." Age Inclusive communities attract retirees, but do not have age-requirements whereas Age Exclusive communities do have senior age-requirements (usually age 55 and older).