Find The Right Continuing Care Retirement Community
Each CCRC is unique, so you can find the right community for your care needs, tastes and lifestyle. That means you can plan for your future your way—with up to four care levels in one place, the CRCC you choose can accomodate changes in your needs as you go through life.
A Practical Guide for Finding the Right CCRC
Big changes require big plans—that's why we’ve created a handy guide to choosing the CCRC that’s right for you
CCRCs usually offer more care levels than a traditional senior living community, but the number and types of care levels available depend on the individual community. Considering what your care needs may look like in the future can help you find the community that’s right for you.
You want a place that feels like home—what does home mean to you? Maybe you want to live somewhere active and full of activities, amenities and energy. Or you might want something more small and intimate where you can spend your days relaxing by the fire, chatting with friends or reading a good book.
Many communities offer a wide variety of amenities, like a swimming pool, library, computer room, beauty shop, cafe and transportation services. In addition to looking at the list of standard amenities, you may want to find out what kinds of activities and social events happen on campus. You can also check if daily and weekly services, like housekeeping, laundry and dining are provided.
If you have any special needs, like dietary restrictions, you want to make sure the community you choose can accommodate them. Many CCRCs are set up to handle a broad range of needs—still, it’s always important to communicate any important requests before choosing a place to live.
CCRCs are available in a range of price points. The amount you pay depends on the community, accommodations, services and care needs you choose. The cost also varies depending on whether you decide to go with a rental or Life Care option.
Keep in mind that your payment covers almost all of your living expenses, like rent, on-site amenities, daily meals, assistance from staff, your care services and many other perks. Many of your current expenses would be included in the CCRC cost.
Connect With a Senior Living Advisor
Before making a decision regarding your care level, consider speaking with a senior living advisor. They understand your unique needs and can provide personalized guidance and insights into various senior living options. They're here to help simplify the process and provide the reassurance you need.
Continuing care retirement communities give you multiple levels of care on a single campus.
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