| SENIORS
UNABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY
There may come a time when it is
necessary due to medical reasons for seniors to move into some form of supportive housing.
Outlined below are some options for seniors who can no longer live in their own homes.
Congregate Housing – is a type of rental
housing similar to independent living except that there are some conveniences or
supportive services offered to seniors, like meals in a communal area, housekeeping and
transportation. Some units may be subsidized. Local Housing Authorities often manage this
type of housing.
Assisted Care Facilities – (Residential care
facilities) are for people who need some assistance with normal activities of daily life,
but not the level of nursing care provided in a nursing home. There are some nursing
services and medication supervision. Assisted care facilities are also licensed by the
State. They provide meals, laundry, transportation and housekeeping but allow the
residents independence. There is a monthly fee and residents may be eligible for State or
Federal assistance.
Nursing Homes – Licensed by the State
Department of Public Health nursing homes provide 24-hour skilled medical care for
patients who usually need assistance for all daily living activities (bathing, dressing,
toileting) These facilities offer regular medical supervision and rehabilitative therapy.
Continuous Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
– are continuing care retirement communities located in a secured campus setting.
They offer independent living facilities, assisted living and nursing home care. People
can move to different levels of care as necessary. Becoming a resident in a CCRC usually
involves a long-term contract with a large ($200,000) entrance fee.
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