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  • 10 Points

    Limestone Manor

    600 USHighway 31 South
    Athens, AL 35611
  • Limestone Health Facility

    1600 West Hobbs Street
    Athens, AL 35611
  • Limestone Lodge - East

    1528 West Hobbs Street
    Athens, AL 35611
  • Limestone Lodge - West

    1532 West Hobbs Street
    Athens, AL 35611
  • Holding Hands Home Environment Alternatives I

    Distance: 8.71 mi
    15056 Section line Rd
    Elkmont, AL 35620
  • Cedar Springs Senior Campus

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2505 Spring Avenue Southwest Ofc
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Country

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2515 Old Moulton Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Life Way Homes

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    3621 USHighway 31 South
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Presbyterian Towers

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1824 Presbyterian Drive Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Reliance Financial Group

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2130 6th Avenue Southeast Suite 309
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Riverside Living With A View

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1009 Line Street Northeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Robin's Nest Homes

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    401 14th Street Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Wesley Acres A Methodist Home For Aging

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    700 Cedar Lake Road Southwest Ofc
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Wesley Acres Apartments I and II

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    Cedar Lake Rd SW
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Dublin Village Apartments

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    106 West Dublin Drive Ofc
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Madison Village

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    6016 Wall Triana Highway
    Madison, AL 35757
  • Morningside Assisted Living

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    49 Hughes Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • The Madison Assisted Living Center

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    6016 Wall Triana Highway
    Madison, AL 35757
  • Elkwood Village Inc

    Distance: 14.86 mi
    4533 Elkwood Section Road
    Ardmore, AL 35739
  • 300 Points

    The Commons

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    4300 Chris Dr SW
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • 100 Points

    Hardin Loving Care Home Bound Agency

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    6202 Colfax Rd NW
    Huntsville, AL 35810
  • 10 Points

    Presbyterian Apartments Inc

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2211 Country Club Avenue Northwest Ofc
    Huntsville, AL 35816
  • 10 Points

    Somerby at Jones Farm

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2815 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Advance Senior Assistance Service And Placement

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2310 Market Place Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Alabama Senior Assisted Placement

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    904 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Alabama Senior Assisted Placement Inc

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    904 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Buyers Agent of Huntsville

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2405 Clinton Avenue West
    Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Country Cottage

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    4200 Chris Drive Southwest Ofc
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Gardens Restoration

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    3419 Venona Avenue Northwest
    Huntsville, AL 35810
  • Harborchase Of Huntsville

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    4801 Whitesport Circle Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Hearthstone at Byrd Springs

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    8020 Benaroya Lane Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Heartstone Assisted Living

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    8020 Benaroya Lane Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Home Buddies

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    Airport Rd SE
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Parkview Health Care Center

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2004 Max Luther Drive Northwest Ofc
    Huntsville, AL 35810
  • Pine Crest Estate

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    582 Shields Rd
    Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Pine Crest Estate

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    582 Shields Road
    Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Redstone Village

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    12000 Turnmeyer Drive Southeast Apt 1106
    Huntsville, AL 35803
  • -10 Points

    Restoration Gardens

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    3419 Venona Avenue Northwest
    Huntsville, AL 35810
  • Stewart Wake-Field-Loving Home

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    3417 Venona Ave NW
    Huntsville, AL 35810
  • The Carington Health Center At Carlton Cove

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    1 Carlton Cove Boulevard Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35802
  • The Lodge at Johns Road

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    451 Johns Road NW
    Huntsville, AL 35806
  • Weatherly Springs Assisted Living Community

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    10310 Bailey Cove Road Southeast
    Huntsville, AL 35803
  • Windsor House

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    4411 McAllister Drive Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35805
  • 100 Points

    Agape Manor

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    2582 Charity Ln
    Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Agape Manor

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    2582 Charity Lane
    Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Agape Manor

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    2582 Charity Lane
    Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Agape Village

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    376 Jimmy Fisk Road
    Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Agape Village

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    372 Jimmy Fisk Road
    Hazel Green, AL 35750
  • Bee Hive Bath House

    Distance: 24.92 mi
    227 Main Street West
    Hartselle, AL 35640
  • Sierra Springs Retirement Assis Living Community

    Distance: 24.92 mi
    1109 Sparkman Street Northwest
    Hartselle, AL 35640

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:
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