Continuing Care Retirement Communities (also known as CCRCs) allow active seniors to maintain their independence in a private residential environment, while offering the option for assisted living or nursing care should the need arise. These communities provide a wide range of care choices for residents, from independent private units to skilled nursing.
Continuing Care Amenities and Services
A range of residential amenities is available at Continuing Care facilities:
- Maintained apartment or townhome
- Housecleaning and laundry
- Meal service
- Yard maintenance
- Security
- Recreational activities
Continuing Care health services can include:
- Personal care and daily assistance
- Nursing care
- Care for contracted services
- Rehabilitation
- Respite and hospice care
- Alzheimer’s and memory care
Costs For Continuing Care
A monthly fee usually includes:
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Health monitoring
- Emergency call monitoring
- Home maintenance
- Transportation
- Laundry service
- Social activities
- Security
- Some utilities
Note that some Continuing Care communities require long-term care insurance coverage as a condition for admittance.
Continuing Care communities are accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), a private nonprofit organization. While regulations vary by state, there is no federal agency that governs them.