Senior living refers to a range of service-rich accommodations aimed at seniors who want to enjoy a specific set of facilities, medical support, and specialized care for day-to-day activities like grooming, dressing, medical management, and more. If you are looking for tips on preparing for senior living, continue reading to learn about what you should expect of the whole senior living experience.
The Range of Senior Living Options
- Senior Apartments – Age-restricted community that is suitable for seniors who can manage their daily routine independently without needing assistance.
- Co-Housing – Allows multiple generations to own their independent spaces but still share common living spaces and household chores. Co-housing is ideal for seniors who are looking to develop inter-generational connections and to share daily chores.
- Active Communities – An age-restricted community that suits adults over 55 years of age who are still active and can live independently without needing help with day-to-day activities. Active communities allow seniors to live in an environment with seniors within their age group.
- Independent Living – This is a residential community fit for seniors who require only minimal help. The community lets seniors lead an independent life with access to assistance whenever necessary. Housekeeping and other hospitality services along with daily meals are often offered in an independent living setting.
- Assisted living – This is a community that offers accommodation, personal support, and health care for seniors that let them continue living independently. Round-the-clock assistance and security are available along with other specialized care services.
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities – Such a community offers a variety of services within the same place. Independent living is often offered along with nursing care, assisted living, and memory support inside the same community. A continuing care retirement community allows seniors to remain in the same campus to support any changes to their healthcare needs and function.
- Subsidized Senior Housing – Refers to housing communities that offer affordable rents to seniors earning lower income. Eligibility is based on income and age. Such housing communities are often funded by the government.
- Respite Care – Provides short-term relief for main caregivers. Respite care can be provided in a designated facility or right at home depending on the needs of the seniors.
Senior Living Occupancy Across the Country
The occupancy rate for independent living and assisted living was more than 88 percent during the first quarter of 2019. The average occupancy rate for independent living alone is much higher which goes beyond 90 percent whereas the average occupancy rate for assisted living falls approximately within the 85 percentiles. While senior housing occupancy is relatively stable throughout the nation, occupancy still vary by market as the population of seniors at each state differs.
Finding a Suitable Provider
The United States Administration on Aging produced the Eldercare Locator as a public service to help connect you to different senior living needs. This local resource can help you find suitable providers within your state for convenience and reliability.
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