By 2020, 15% of the population living in the
Fortunately, the
There are several choices to consider when thinking about senior housing.
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Independent Housing
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Appropriate for persons whom are socially and functionally independent all or most of the time. Includes apartments, condos, etc. There are primarily senior occupied communities.
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Retirement Communities
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Provide private apartment or townhome style living and may offer optional amenities and a variety of floor plan choices. Options might include prepared meals, socialization opportunities, housekeeping and security.
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Assisted Living
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Combine housing and general support services for individuals who may not be able to live alone, but do not need skilled nursing care. Most provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping, 24 hour staff availability, activities and medication administration by certified staff. There are other optional services such as transportation and bathing.
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Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Provide shelter with medical, nursing, psychosocial and rehabilitation services for persons requiring 24 hour nursing supervision or need extensive assistance with everyday tasks. They provide meals, laundry, housekeeping, planned activities, assistance with dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting and perhaps even wound care, ventilator care, intravenous therapies, etc.
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For more information about housing options, please contact our SRC Members under the Housing section in the contacts! Thank you!
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