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  • 300 Points

    Penn Home

    1401 E Susquehanna Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19125
  • 300 Points

    The Estates

    1304 Rhawn St
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
  • 100 Points

    Brooks School

    5630 Wyalusing Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • 100 Points

    Chelten Christian Crusade

    605 E Chelten Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • 100 Points

    McCullum Place

    McCallum St
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • 100 Points

    McGowen PCH

    323 W Hansberry St
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • 10 Points

    Kearsley Retirement

    2100 North 49th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • Adult Day Service Center at Journey's Way

    4200B Mitchell St
    Philadelphia, PA 19128
  • Adult Online Services

    Post Office Box 11628
    Philadelphia, PA 19116
  • Ann Sistrun Home Inc

    538 S 49th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Ascension Manor 2

    N 7th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • Ascension Manor Inc

    911 N Franklin St
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • Ascension Manor Incorporated

    911 North Franklin Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • Bate's Personal Care Home

    5713 Thomas Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Best Boarding Home

    5646 Baltimore Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Brith Sholom House

    3939 Conshohocken Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • Brown's Boarding Home

    5546 Cedar Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Brown's Personal Care

    2317 N 33rd St
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Central Boarding Home Inc

    4022 Parkside Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Chancellor Park Of Philadelphia

    150 North 20th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Chandler's Personal Care Home

    710 S 49th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • CHELTEN CHRISTIAN CRUSADE II

    4518 N Broad St
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • Chelten Manor

    2004 E Chelten Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19138
  • CHESTNUT MANOR

    4926 Chestnut St
    Philadelphia, PA 19139
  • Clara Baldwin Manor

    2600 W Susquehanna Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19121
  • Conlyn House

    5830 N 16th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • Elmira Jeffries Memorial Home

    1500 N 15th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19121
  • Fannie Wilson Home

    1318 W Cumberland St
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Fisher's Boarding Home

    220 W Apsley St
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • Fountains At Logan Square East

    2 Franklin Town Boulevard
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Glenwood Boarding Home Inc

    1903 Green St
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • Gloria Dei Estates

    Rhawn Street Dungan Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • Green Lane Residence

    Green Ln
    Philadelphia, PA 19128
  • Guild House West

    1221 Fairmount Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
  • Harbor View Towers

    9503 State Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19114
  • Hickson Boarding Home

    1423 Jerome St
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • House of Friends

    5309 Chester Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Isaac Bradley Boarding Home

    934 N 42nd St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • James Marie Personal Care Home

    4627 Wayne Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • JOHNSON PERSONAL CARE HOME

    2219 W Tioga St
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • Lee's Boarding Home

    638 S 60th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Logan Square

    Logan E Square Boulevard
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • M Mahlon Residences-Haddington

    5600 Race St
    Philadelphia, PA 19139
  • Maria Shavers Home

    3347 Ridge Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Mccloud's Personal Care Home

    1518 Haines St
    Philadelphia, PA 19126
  • Morton's Boarding Home

    443 S 57th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Overmont House

    4001 Monument Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOME

    103 W Duval St
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • Pavilion

    3901 Conshohocken Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

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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