Independent Living Communities Comparison Grid

INDEPENDENT LIVING DEFINITIONS

ACTIVE ADULT RETIREMENT COM-

MUNITY: Active adult communities off er independent, relatively maintenance-free living to residents aged 55 and over. In “age restricted” active adult communities, 80% of homeowners must be 55 and over, while “age-targeted” communities simply market to the 55+ crowd.

INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL): Communities designed specifi cally for the aging adult to enhance quality of life and remain independent as long as possible. A community may off er annual rentals or monthto-month. Independent Communities provide residents with convenient access to dining and meal plans, entertainment and social activities, transportation, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance, wellness clinics, and access to third party medical services. Apartment styles vary and can include studios, one bedrooms, or two bedrooms. Communities off er amenities such as full kitchens, on-site pool, fi tness center, walking paths, and more. These communities are NOT licensed to provide personal/nursing care.

SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING:

If you or your loved one may not need all the benefi ts of assisted living, then supervised independent living may be the right option for you. It’s the perfect bridge between being completely independent and not necessarily needing all of the care assisted living residents may need. Traditional independent options plus the option of adding ala carte personal care services as needed.