Not all retirement communities are restricted to ages 55+.Not all retirement community residents live independently.Retirement communities are an ideal solution generally for healthy people ages 55 and up, but note these exceptions: Included are assisted care facilities and nursing homes, as well as continuing care retirement communities. Long-term care facilities are for people who need personal care support and/or medical care.The latter are called continuing care retirement communities. Retirement communities are meant primarily for healthy and active adults, but some are also designed for people with less independence.In this guide, we’ll take a look at all of your senior housing options, from retirement communities to long-term care facilities.īefore we get started, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between a retirement community and a long-term care facility? Then when you reach ages 55, 62, and 65 you become eligible for retirement communities with more traditional age restrictions, and for senior long-term care facilities. Just one of the many perks of our golden years! First, on your 50th birthday, a small percentage of resort-style retirement communities start competing for your housing dollars. If you’re an older adult looking to downsize or on the hunt for a new home, you have lots of new options because of your age. Scott Witt, Elder Home Care Expert Jeff Hoyt, Editor in Chief
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