Housing & Services Descriptions
Look for these color-coded housing types on the map & pages of this magazine Active Adult Living Active Adult Living communities can be either “For Sale” or “For Rent” and are age qualified communities. In some communities, the minimum age is 55 while in other communities, the minimum age is 62. These communities are focused on an active lifestyle meaning they may have a golf course, swimming, tennis, clubhouse and are usually filled with daily and weekly activities. These communities typically do not offer services and meals.
Independent Living Independent Living Communities offer all the amenities of regular apartment communities but have a minimum age requirement. In some communities it is 55 years of age, in others it is 62. Many of these communities offer reduced rent for those who qualify, they are identified as “affordable.” There are also market rate communities that mirror the rental rates of standard apartment communities. Both types of senior communities offer many amenities such as pools, community rooms, and lots of activities. They may or may not offer meals.
Retirement with Services Retirement Communities offer many amenities such as social activities, exercise rooms, planned activities as well as resident clubs and interest groups and services. Some communities offer health care services, and can accommodate older residents with chronic health problems. Most communities offer restaurant-style meals, frequent events.