Senior Resource Guide Austin + San Antonio (Fall/Winter 2021)

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SENIOR LIVING

TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR SENIORS INDEPENDENT LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

DESCRIPTION

Single family homes or townhomes for self-sufficient seniors that offer the security and social activities of a community living environment.

Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom, but not 24 hr medical services.

SERVICES

• Laundry/linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities

• Laundry/linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing/Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls

REGULATION

Not Regulated

State Regulations

ALSO KNOWN AS

Retirement Communities, Retirement Homes, Senior Apartments, Senior Housing, Senior Living Communities, Active Adult Communities

Assisted Living Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Eldercare Facilities, Domiciliary Care, Board and Care, Residential Care Facilities, Community-Based Retirement Facilities, Adult Living Facilities, Adult Foster Care, Sheltered Housing, Community Residences, Group Homes, Adult Family Homes

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FALL/WINTER 2021

NOTE – there are more luxury communities that have all the amenities of country clubs.

APPROXIMATE Market rate to rent or buy a COSTS home plus community fees from $700 – $6,000/month.

$2,844 – $9,266/month Avg cost in Texas is $3,795 – source Assisted Living Research Institute


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