Continuing Care

Continuing care retirement communities offer senior citizens a continuum of care for every level of a resident’s health. From independent living to skilled nursing, communities providing continuing senior care have become a popular trend. Imagine being able to make a choice about where you will live and how you will be cared for without putting yourself and your family through difficult transitions.

What is a Continuing Care Community?

A continuing care community is specially designed to meet the changing needs of active senior adults as they experience transitions in their lives socially and physically. As an individual faces retirement and their lives are no longer centered around the demands of a career and raising a family, they can map out a future that combines possibilities with security.

What are the Benefits?

The focus of a continuing care retirement community is to enhance the life of active senior adults, while giving them peace of mind about the future. These communities offer amenities like golf, gym facilities, community center, restaurant, health screenings, classes and many other opportunities for social interaction.

Why Sign a Contract?

Continuing care facilities require a contract and a “buy-in” fee, along with monthly payments. Moving to a continuing care retirement communities usually involves buying a unit on the property, with the idea that as health needs change, a resident may end up moving to a skilled nursing facility within the community. Some communities offer what are called life care contracts, meaning that a resident signs a contract but does not own a unit on the property.

Choosing a continuing care community is a big decision that involves a long-term commitment of time and money. It is important to consider all your options and to take the time to find the right community for you. Information, community listings and valuable resources to help you make the right choice can be found online.