Decide whether a CCRC is right for you
A CCRC or life plan community typically combines support for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24/7 skilled nursing facility care into one property, providing seniors with the ability to live independently and to age in place.
Joining a CCRC and living independently as an active adult makes it easier for aging adults to obtain long-term care services. It is possible and common for older adults to become a resident of a CCRC senior living community as an independent, active adult and then receive more personal care as they need it.
As your needs change, you have the option to move on to assisted living or to an on-site skilled nursing facility if you require a higher level of care. This continuum of care ensures that you remain a part of the same community even if you require personal care, something that many seniors find very important.
While the primary objective of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) is to provide a continuum of care, it is common to find communities that incorporate specific themes, lifestyle preferences, or environments to cater to seniors with varied interests. Some models of CCRCs may include:
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390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
390 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527Assisted Living, Memory Care
The individual homes available to potential residents in the independent living section of the community might take the form of townhomes, cottages, or studio, one- or two-bedroom apartments. Of course, a CCRC in an urban area might build “up” instead of “out” and have different levels of health care services and amenities on different levels of a high rise.
As we mentioned above, some continuing care retirement communities might cater to particular groups of people. For example, you might find Spanish-speaking CCRCs, a Jewish CCRCs that offer kosher meals, or a CCRC that caters to members of the LGTBQ+ community.
CCRCs might provide transportation and housekeeping services, even to those residents still enjoying the independent side of the complex (though as we explain below, that might cost extra). Activities from exercise classes to speed dating and movie nights can include everyone from different parts of the community.
Visiting Angels’ dedicated elder care offers valuable support to help families spend more quality time together. At the same time, Visiting Angels provides much-needed respite for family caregivers, reducing their risk of caregiver burnout.
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