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  • 100 Points

    ST THERESE ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 4.34 mi
    1407 Brooke Ct
    Steilacoom, WA 98388
  • Sound View Senior Living

    Distance: 4.34 mi
    1511 Starling St
    Steilacoom, WA 98388
  • 300 Points

    Rest Stop AFH

    Distance: 5.17 mi
    15619 53rd Street
    Lakebay, WA 98349
  • 300 Points

    Bernadette Jones Adult Family Home LLC

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    6318 36th St W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • 300 Points

    The Cottages at Peach Creek

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    7505 57th Street Ct W
    University Place, WA 98467
  • 200 Points

    Grace Joy AFH

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    8223 22nd Court West
    University Place, WA 98466
  • 200 Points

    My Brothers Keeper AFH

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    4102 Robin Rd W
    University Place, WA 98466
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    OAS GARDENS ADULT FAMILY HOME

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    3621 Oas Dr W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Adell Manor Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    6934 35th St W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Bridgeport Place

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    5250 Bridgeport Way West Apt 316
    University Place, WA 98467
  • Cottages at Peach Creek

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    7505 57th Street Court West
    University Place, WA 98467
  • Everlasting Care AFH

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    3626 66th Ave W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Hearthside Manor

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    3615 74th Avenue West
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Panache Manor

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    3609 Sunset Drive West
    University Place, WA 98466
  • Sunset Garden

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    3530 Sunset Dr W
    University Place, WA 98466
  • University Place Care Center

    Distance: 5.7 mi
    5520 Bridgeport Way West
    University Place, WA 98467
  • 100 Points

    Golden Acres AFH

    Distance: 7.34 mi
    231 Columbia Ave
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • Paradise Family Home

    Distance: 7.34 mi
    1025 Paradise Lane
    Fircrest, WA 98466
  • 300 Points

    Affordable Oakbrook Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8201 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    Angel's Lighthouse AFH

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    9808 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    Bethel Home 3

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    9113 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    Creekside Care

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    11308 Clover Park Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 300 Points

    Great Care Manor

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    9104 104th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    KARE HOME

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7506 95th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 300 Points

    Lakewood Meadows

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    5228 112th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 300 Points

    Serenity Manor AFH

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7501 77th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 200 Points

    Casa De Alegre

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    11509 88th Avenue Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 200 Points

    Crested Crane Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7715 Bernese Rd SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 200 Points

    Crystal Cottage Inc.

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    111 Candlewyck Dr W
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 200 Points

    Fannie & Earl Careful Caring

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8422 Alva Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 200 Points

    Heart of Gold

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    11713 Mount Book Lane Southwest
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 200 Points

    Olympia Home in Lakewood

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8212 Coral Pl SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 200 Points

    Sunshine's Haven AFH

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7309 Onyx Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    A Grace Joy AFH II LLC

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7721 91st Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Absolute Care AFH 2

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    10502 110th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Aiko Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8113 Oakbrook Ln SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Alani Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8042 Mullen St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98409
  • 100 Points

    Bethel Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7021 97th Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home 2

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    9116 78th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Bethel Home 4

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    9009 Zircon Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
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    Care Home at the Meadows

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    7217 91st Avenue Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Cartier's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    10920 101st Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Ivy Manor AFH

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    2509 91st St S
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Jade Park Care Center

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8017 Jade Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Josephine Manor

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    85th St S
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Katie's Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    11803 Tomahawk Rd SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Lochborn AFH

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    5818 86th St SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • 100 Points

    Over the Hill Adult Family Home

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    10314 Lyris Ct SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    Pleasant Oak

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    12215 Oak Tree Pl SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
  • 100 Points

    San Lorenzo AFH LLC

    Distance: 7.6 mi
    8421 Alva Ave SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498

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:
seniors, geriatric care, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, hospices, home-care, terminally ill, Alzheimer's disease, maintenance free, active living, housing options, over-50 retirement communities, over-60 retirement communities, retirement homes, senior housing, active adult communities, continuing care retirement community.