Continuing Care Retirement Communities

What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are sometimes called life care communities. Entering one is usually a once-in-a-lifetime choice and that's the appeal. Many have large campuses that include separate housing for those who live very independently, assisted living facilities that offer more support, and nursing homes for those needing skilled nursing care. With all on the same grounds, people who are relatively active, as well as those who have serious physical and mental disabilities, all live nearby. Residents then move from one housing choice to another as their needs change.
While usually relatively expensive at the outset, many guarantee lifetime shelter and care with long-term contracts that detail the housing and care obligations of the CCRC as well as its costs. Some have refund policies.

For More Information:

• Review “Can a Continuing Care Retirement Community help me?”
• Read the FAQs for a good overview of the topic.
• Choose the middle box to Find a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
• Or choose Contact ElderCARE and one of our ElderCARE associates will assist you.