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  • -10 Points

    High Pointe at Chatham Senior Apartments

    Distance: 17.5 mi
    45 Dardess Drive
    Chatham, NY 12037
  • Payne Louis F Foundation

    Distance: 17.5 mi
    12 Coleman Street
    Chatham, NY 12037
  • Payne Louis F Foundation

    Distance: 17.5 mi
    Coleman
    Chatham, NY 12037
  • Bishop Hubbard Senior Housing

    Distance: 18.55 mi
    54 Katherine Dr
    Clifton Park, NY 12065
  • Bishop Hubbard Senior Housing Apartments

    Distance: 18.55 mi
    54 Katherine Drive
    Clifton Park, NY 12065
  • Harbor at Clifton Park

    Distance: 18.55 mi
    1 Emma Lane
    Clifton Park, NY 12065
  • Shenendehowa Village

    Distance: 18.55 mi
    300 Solomon Avenue
    Clifton Park, NY 12065
  • 300 Points

    Cook Adult Home

    Distance: 20 mi
    1 Prospect St
    Mechanicville, NY 12118
  • Cook Adult Home

    Distance: 20 mi
    1 Prospect Street
    Mechanicville, NY 12118
  • Grace Guest Home

    Distance: 20 mi
    122 N Main St
    Mechanicville, NY 12118
  • 100 Points

    Schaffer Heights

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    107 Nott Ter
    Schenectady, NY 12308
  • -30 Points

    Alterra Wynwood Of Niskayuna

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1786 Union Street
    Schenectady, NY 12309
  • Broockdale Family Type Home

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    59 Crooked St
    Schenectady, NY 12302
  • Eddy Retirement Communities

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1 Glen Eddy Drive
    Schenectady, NY 12309
  • Glendale Home

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    59 Hetcheltown Rd
    Schenectady, NY 12302
  • Heritage Home for Women

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1519 Union Street
    Schenectady, NY 12309
  • Ingersoll Residence

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    3421 State Street
    Schenectady, NY 12304
  • Kingsway Manor Assisted Living

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    357 Kings Road
    Schenectady, NY 12304
  • Kingsway Senior Residential Community - Kingsway Manor Assisted Living

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    357 Kings Road
    Schenectady, NY 12304
  • Residential Opportunities Inc

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1940 Union St
    Schenectady, NY 12309
  • The Terrace At Glen Eddy

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1 Ascot Lane
    Schenectady, NY 12309
  • Union Home For Adults

    Distance: 20.58 mi
    1362 Union St
    Schenectady, NY 12308
  • 100 Points

    MeadowView at Clifton Park

    Distance: 20.75 mi
    579 Waite Rd
    Rexford, NY 12148
  • Coburg Village Retirement Community

    Distance: 20.75 mi
    1 Coburg Village Way
    Rexford, NY 12148
  • Wolos H

    Distance: 20.75 mi
    822 Coburg Village Way
    Rexford, NY 12148
  • Wyatt J Russell

    Distance: 20.75 mi
    328 Coburg Village Way
    Rexford, NY 12148
  • Zeccola Joseph & Mariana

    Distance: 20.75 mi
    510 Coburg Village Way
    Rexford, NY 12148
  • 100 Points

    Ford Family Type Home for Adults

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    176 Akin Rd
    Johnsonville, NY 12094
  • 300 Points

    Baptist Health Nursing & Rehab

    Distance: 22.07 mi
    297 N Ballston Ave
    Scotia, NY 12302
  • Gage Realty

    Distance: 22.07 mi
    19 Cuthbert Street
    Scotia, NY 12302
  • 100 Points

    Side By Side

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    114 Onota St
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Berkshire Place

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    89 South Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Berkshire Place

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    89 South St
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Epoch Assisted Living at Melbourne

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    140 Melbourne Road
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Melbourne Place Assisted Living Community

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    140 Melbourne Road
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Re/Max

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    163 South Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Rosewood Assisted Living

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    320 Onota Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Salisbury Estates

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    West Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Side By Side

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    114 Onota Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • 30 Points

    Sweetwood Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Distance: 23.01 mi
    1611 Cold Spring Road
    Williamstown, MA 01267
  • Malta Meadows

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    5 Applewood Drive
    Ballston Lake, NY 12019
  • Pines Home For Adults

    Distance: 23.61 mi
    36 Covel Ave
    Round Lake, NY 12151
  • Council Meadows

    Distance: 24.16 mi
    126 Council Lane
    Burnt Hills, NY 12027
  • 100 Points

    Pine Valley Home

    Distance: 24.48 mi
    1224 Pine Valley Rd
    Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
  • Cameron House

    Distance: 25.35 mi
    109 Housatonic Street
    Lenox, MA 01240
  • Cameron House

    Distance: 25.35 mi
    109 Housatonic Street
    Lenox, MA 01240
  • Devonshire Estates

    Distance: 25.35 mi
    329 Pittsfield Road
    Lenox, MA 01240
  • Curtis Manor Retirement Home and Cottages

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    83 Curtis Avenue
    Dalton, MA 01226
  • Sugar Hill

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    45 Main Street
    Dalton, MA 01226
  • The Place Leeds the Place

    Distance: 28.31 mi
    Star Route 23B
    Leeds, NY 12451

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.