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  • 100 Points

    Waller Haven AFH

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5622 35th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98443
  • 10 Points

    Cascade Park Communities

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    246 Street Helens Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • 10 Points

    Conservatory Place Apartments II

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    319 South G Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • 10 Points

    Life Manor

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1601 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • 10 Points

    The Village Retirement & Assisted Living Community

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    4707 South Orchard Street Ofc
    Tacoma, WA 98466
  • Aging Care Svc

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    7122 Zircon Ct SW
    Tacoma, WA 98498
  • -20 Points

    Alterra Villas At Union Park

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    2010 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Alterra Wynwood of Allenmore

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    3615 South 23rd Street Ofc
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Banner Care

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    402 N J St
    Tacoma, WA 98403
  • Barb's Place

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    18929 29th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • BARB'S PLACE

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    18929 29th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Beckman's Waddling Chateau

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    3522 80th Street East
    Tacoma, WA 98443
  • Browns Point Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5128 Beverly Ave NE
    Tacoma, WA 98422
  • By the Meadows Adult Family

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    100TH E S St
    Tacoma, WA 98498
  • Camelot Court Adult Family Hm

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    10902 47th Ave SW
    Tacoma, WA 98499
  • Cascade Park

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    4347 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Cascade Park Communities

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    4347 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98409
  • Court C Residential Ctr

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    436 Broadway
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Flora Vista

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1146 N James St
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • Flora Vista Private Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1146 North James Street
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • Franke Tobey Jones

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5340 North Bristol Street
    Tacoma, WA 98407
  • Gentle Care Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1125 130th St S
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • Gibson House Community

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5001 Pacific Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • Golden Ages

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    N Dahl Dr
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • Golden Years Placement

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1209 South 119th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444
  • Harbor View Manor

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    919 Fawcett Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Harbor View Manor

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    919 Fawcett Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Harmony Glen Longterm Alzheimer Care Facility

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    515 South 64th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • Hotel Olympus Apartments

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    815 Pacific Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Kensington

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    714 Market Street
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • King's Manor Assisted Living Community

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    8609 Portland Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Lazy J Ranch Boarding Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    11318 44th Ave E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • Life Manor Assisted Living

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1609 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Lincoln Park Residential Care

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    4060 S G St
    Tacoma, WA 98418
  • Linda's Home With A Heart AFH

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1705 88th Street East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Magic Hands Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    4324 Brookdale Rd E
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • Marigold Estates

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    301 N 5th St
    Tacoma, WA 98403
  • Marymount Manor

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    317 152nd Street East Ofc
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Midland Manor

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    10816 18th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Narisa Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1115 144th Street East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Narisa Adult Family Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1115 144th St E
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Narrows Place AFH Inc

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1312 N Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • New Beginnings Adult Family

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    120TH E S St
    Tacoma, WA 98404
  • Northwest Retirement Center

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    610 North Fife Street
    Tacoma, WA 98406
  • Ocean Ridge Care Home

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    8388 6th Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98465
  • Pacific Avenue Residential

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5621 Pacific Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • Pacific Avenue Residential Care

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5621 Pacific Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • Peoples' Retirement Community

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    1800 East 67th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98404
  • Pioneer Place Of

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    11523 24th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98445
  • Point Defiance Village

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    6414 North Park Way Apt 234
    Tacoma, WA 98407

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.