This type of facility is especially designed to accommodate the needs and preferences of older persons. While they provide a secure residential environment, they do not provide the type of skilled healthcare associated with nursing homes, even though many “supportive services” are available to help residents age in place.
The retirement communities offer privacy in buildings that are safe and well maintained. Many are architecturally designed to alleviate some of the physical limitations that growing older may bring. For example, bathrooms may be equipped with handrails and grab bars or electrical outlets placed higher on the wall.
Services: Retirement housing facilities may offer residents a variety of support services such as meals, recreational programs and daily checks of telephone reassurance. The list of members below provides affordable (subsidized) retirement housing.
Payment: Fees and monthly charges vary, often depending on the size of the apartment, the services offered and the income group the building is designated to serve. Government subsidies allow senior apartment management to offer lower rental rates to provide people who qualify according to income.
