Assisted living communities
We have highlighted ones that are more popular, well known or have unique features. The Office on Aging at the County you are interested in will provide more information on senior resources.
..times have changed, here's how.. It used to be when parents became elderly and needed assistance, they would move into the children's home. This is not always the solution in today's world. Here is why:
Therefore, the assisted living community of today has evolved into a place that is helping people solve this problem and providing activities and wellness programs along with assistance. They have become very popular for these reasons.
"The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes." Frank Lloyd Wright
There are significant differences among assisted living communities. Here are some characteristics:
When reading contracts, be certain you understand everything:
..and many more so read contracts carefully. Most require you to be independent when you move in. This forces you to decide early if you might need this type of community in the future and get onto a waiting list. Some people want to plan for the future about who will care for them if it becomes necessary. Most of the buildings are 1 and 2-bedroom condominiums or apartments that you purchase or rent. In addition to assisted living that offers assistance but not nursing, some, but not all, have continuing care programs as well. These are referred to as independent living communities. Many excellent Wellness programs are at assisted living communities. See our review here of a
physical fitness program planned for an assisted living community. There are so many assisted living communities in the following large and best-known companies, we have written a separate page on them. Go to our articles on: Assisted Living at Brookdale Senior Living--one of the largest
....70% of those over 85 are women.
"I move slowly as a snail .. oh, my aching back" .. Assisted Living Communities at Erickson Communities
See our review of Riderwood in Maryland by Erickson Approximately 20 communities in 11 states. Independent and assisted living for over age 62. Please verify all information. Rennaissance Gardens is the assisted living part of the communities and is in a separate building from independent living. They are 24-hour gated rental apartment communities. Refundable entrance fee and monthly fee. Assisted living is additional fee to monthly fee. Currently assisted living is available at ten communities. There is a short-term rehabilitation program (and you do not have to be a current resident at the Community.) The program impressively includes experts in physical, speech and occupational therapy needs; private residences with private half bath and a small staff-to-resident ratio. Check the individual community to see what services are offered. When you want to visit, ask if they have the free luncheon program which helps you get acquainted. New communities planned for Ashburn, Va., Denver area and Kansas City area. Please verify all information. Also they have a good senior newspaper with interesting articles. Get a free subscription at Erickson Tribune
For news and a good list of assisted living resources, go to
www.improveassistedliving.org
Also, see list of communities supported by Christian organizations
Kendal at Granville - Granville - access to Denison University - http://kag.kendal.org
The Fountains at Crystal Lake - Crystal Lake - 1 hour north of Chicago Mather Place at The Georgian - steps from Lake Michigan and near Northwestern Univ.- Downtown shopping of Evanston - Rental program - www.matherlifeways.com Mather Place of Wilmette - Mid North Shore - Wilmette - Rental or entrance fee plans. www.matherlifeways.com The Mather - coming in 2009 - Evanston - 2 blocks from Northwestern Univ. - several dining venues
Casa Maria Senior Apartments - Imlay City, MI affordable www.mercycasamaria.org Madonna Villas - Clinton Township, MI mercymadonnavilla.org Marian Place Senior Apartments - Monroe MI mercymarianplace.org Maryhaven - Southgate, MI mercymaryhaven.org Village at Mercy Health Center - villagemercy.org - Blue Water area - part of Mercy Hospital network Fort Gratioti MI Village at the Oaks - Miskegon MI Low income Heritageplacehud.org Marian Oakland West Senior Apartments Farmington Hills, MI mercymarianoakland.org - also section 8 voucher center Mercy Bellbrook Retirement Community Stapleton Center Sr. Apts - Detroit MI affordable mercystapleton.org Villa Marie Sr. Apts - Livonia MI affordable Village at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor villagestjoe.org Village at Woodland - wooded acreage walking paths - villagewoodland.org - 1 and 2 BR with full kit
St. Paul's Retirement Community - South Bend Indiana - part of Trinity Health family - award winning community in South Bend and includes St. Joseph Medical Center
The Ridge at River Woods - Exeter - also skilled nursing available - www.riverwoodsrc.org
Lions Gate - New in Southern New Jersey - affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey - 50 acres - for 62+ - contemporary floor plans - Call for assisted living brochure 856-679-2201 - also continuing care - fee for service
Kendal on Hudson - Sleepy Hollow NY - Quaker - 20-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River. Near Rockwood Hall State Park Preserve. www.fsa.info (Friends Services for Aging) This site lists other Quaker communities.
Go here for Assisted Living Communities on Long Island, NY
Morningstar Senior Living - Littleton - www.morningstarseniorliving.com - at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Assisted Living Plus Alzheimers Care Dayton Place Cottages - Denver - Morningstar - Independent and Assisted Living. Applewood - Lakewood Colo. - Assisted Living and Alzheimers - Morningstar Merrill Gardens at Queen Anne Assisted Living - West Seattle - Independent and Assisted living - No buy in - month to month rental - 2 BR apts start at $3995. (please verify as can change)www.merrillgardens.com (see other locations also in Washington) The Bellettini - Bellevue - the W G Clarke Construction has several projects for seniors in Washington state - go to www.wgclark.com Assisted Living Communities by Gencare Senior Living in Washington State: Seattle - Remington Place. Lake City neighborhood. Parks and trails nearby. Apartments with full kitchens. The Village at Granite Falls - Near Lake Stevens Scribner Gardens in Lynnwood - near Senior Center - Vegetable gardens - small pets allowed - Lodge at Eagle Ridge - Renton - Alpine lodge feeling - walking trails, 24 hour staffing. 3 meals daily included in rent. Studios and 1 bedrooms - 91 apts and 8 cottages
Merrill Gardens at Altamonte Springs - Managed by Horizon Bay. Independent and Assisted Living. Month to month apt. rentals. Merrill Gardens at Clearwater - In countryside. Independent, assisted and Alzheimers care. Managed by Horizon Bay - www.merrillgardens.com Merrill Gardens at Lutz - North of Tampa - Independent and Assisted - small pets welcome -
Merrill Gardens at Naples - Independent and Assisted. In heart of North Naples Medical community. Merrill Gardens at Orange City near Blue Springs state park. Merrill Gardens at Port St. Lucie Merrill Gardens at Sarasota Merrill Gardens at Tamarac - Near Fort Lauderdale Merrill Gardens at Vero Beach - 1 1/2 hours south of Orlando. Osprey Village in Amelia Island Plantation Amelia Island rated one of the top ten islands in North America by Conde Nast Traveler. Unique community by Senior Living Communities. North of Jacksonville. Gated community of single-family homes and villa homes. Membership in Ocean Sports Club (see community for details). Osprey Village Retirement Community in Amelia Island Plantation The Lakes at Pointe West Vero Beach - By Senior Living Communities -40 acre campus offers some private homes and one, two and three-bedroom apartment homes. Amenities such as fine dining, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and Wellness Programs and much more. The Lakes at Pointe West Retirement Community at Vero Beach Watersong In Viera Fl - One of the newest by Senior Living Communities - Single-family cottages and one and two-bedroom condominium-styled villas. Watersong Retirement Community at Viera Fl Abingdon at Tradition Port St. Lucie - Premier community by Senior Living Communities. Offers single-family homes and one and two-bedroom villas. Amenities such as weekly housekeeping, activities and daily dining in Clubhouse, Wellness Program and much more. Abingdon at Tradition Retirement Community at Port St. Lucie Fl Westminster Pines - Bradenton - Located on 8 wooded acres. www.westminsterretirement.com
Bon Secours Place - St. Petersburg - They want their residents to feel at home. www.bonsecoursal.com Buena Vida Estates - Brevard County incl continuing care. www.buenavidaestates.org The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay - St. Petersburg - many outstanding amenities and services included.www.thefountains.com The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods - Sarasota - outstanding amenities and services. www.thefountains.com Tradition of the Palm Beaches - West Palm Beach - continuum of services - observing Jewish customs - www.morsegeriatric.orgsemi-private room start $225/day (please verify prices) Heritage Oaks - TallahasseeIndependent and assisted living.www.theallegro.com Imperial Club - 2751 NE 183rd St. - North Miami (Aventura)Senior apartment living starting $2000/mo includes 3 meals and housekeeping. Verify pricing. For more information www.imperial-living.com The Allegro at East Lake - 1755 East Lake Rd., Tarpon Springs The Allegro Senior Lifestyle has several communities that are quality affordable rental apartments. This one is in Tarpon Springs and includes independent and assisted living. For more information, go to www.theallegro.com or call 727-943-8878. Allegro at College Harbor - 4600 54th Ave. South, St. PetersburgIndependent living, assisted living and skilled nursing available. www.theallegro.com Allegro at Fleming Island - 3651 US Hiway 17, Orange ParkIndependent and Assisted living available.
Merrill Gardens at Bossier City - Northwest Louisiana on banks of Red River - www.merrillgardens.com
The following are at www.easyretire.com Beatty Pointe Village - Monroeville Lighthouse Pointe at Chapel Harbor - Pittsburg area Seneca Hills Village - Verona - Part of UPMC Retirement Village. www.easyretire.com Strabane Trails Village - Washington Vanadium Woods Villas - Bridgeville Village at Hampton Fields - Allison Park UPMC retirement villages - www.easyretire.com - Pittsburg area - several communities in PA - no buy-in fees or long term leases Rest Assured Residential Living Center - Meyersdale, PA. www.bgf.org - Christian atmosphere Spring Hill - Erie, PA - www.springhillerie.org - Asbury community. Woolman at Barclay Friends - West Chester - Choice of fee schedules - Quaker roots - Horticultural Therapy Program http://bf.kendal.org
Cadbury at Lewes - www.cadbury.org - 40 assisted living apartments - monthly fees
Chevy Chase House - www.chevychasehouse.com - A Medallion community - no entrance fees - monthly fee includes fine dining, social and cultural activities and chauffered transportation. Health Services Provide personal care services, medication management and consultations. The Georgetown - www.thegeorgetown.com - Medallion community. No entrance fee - monthly fee. Residences of Thomas Circle - Massachusetts Ave., Wash.DC - also continuing care - www.thomascircle.com managed by Sunrise Aspenwood Senior Living Community - Silver Spring MD - This community is near Leisure World of Maryland. Rental apartments - no entrance fee - monthly fees. www.fivestarqualitycare.com Brooke Grove Retirement Community - www.bgf.org - also offers continuing care - Sandy Spring, MD - This is a nice location in Montgomery County with a country feeling. Beautiful grounds. Asbury Methodist Village - Gaithersburg, MD - Very popular community in Montgomery County, MD - 130 acres - large variety of accomodations and includes continuing care - www.asbury.org Homecrest House - Silver Spring MD - affordable senior living - subsidized assisted housing with 24 hour staff. www.homecresthouse.org Springhouse - 3 locations - 2 in Bethesda MD (301)657-9111 (assisted only) and Silver Spring MD 301-495-7366 - independent and assisted living. Springvale Terrace - Affordable assisted living in Silver Spring MD - Starts $916/mo - www.springvaleterrace.com Buckingham's Choice in Frederick County MD - also continuing care - entrance fees - www.buckinghamschoice.org. Carroll Lutheran Village - Carroll County - also continuing care - entrance fee - www.clvillage.org. Heron Point of Chestertown - on Eastern Shore of MD - pets are allowed - entry fees - Monthly fees for assisted living start at $3350/mo (please verify) www.pumh.org
The Virginian - North Arlington, VA - deposit and monthly fee - also offers continuing care and memory care program. Short term stays available - call for availability at 703-385-0555. www.thevirginian.org The Hermitage - Alexandria, VA - affiliated with Virginia Methodist Homes. No entrance fee. Monthly fees. www.hermitage-nova.com assisted living monthly fees range from $4348 and include 3 meals/day. Please verify information as can change. Potomac Place - Woodbridge VA - www.potomacplace.com Bridgewater Retirement Community - Bridgewater, VA - In the heart of Shenandoah Valley - also continuing care. One time entrance fee and monthly fees. www.bridgewaterretirement.org Vinson Hall in McLean, VA - www.vinsonhall.org Westminster at Lake Ridge - Prince William County, VA - Entrance fee for independent living and no entrance fee for assisted living when moving in directly - fees range from $109/day for semi-private suites. Please verify prices. www.wlrva.org Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge - Charlottesville, VA - affiliated with Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches. On 60 acres overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Entrance fees. also continuing care. www.westminstercanterbury.org The Willows At Meadow Branch - Winchester VA - www.thewillowsatmeadowbranh.com
The Allegro at Helmwood - Elizabethtown near Louisville - assisted living and memory care. www.theallegro.com
The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill - cottages, villas, verandas. Members own The Cedars and inheritable - 62+ - www.thecedarsofchapelhill.com (please verify information) Homestead Hills Winston Salem by Senior Living Communities (known for their premier communities in the Southeast.) Independent and Assisted Living. Wellness program. Cottage homes and condominium-style villas. Many retirement amenities. Homestead Hills Ridgecrest Mount Airy - This Senior Living Communities independent living community features apartment homes. Set in Blue Ridge Mountains of NC enjoy their Wellness program and many amenities such as weekly housekeeping and activities at the Clubhouse. Also assisted living program and Enhanced Living Program. Ridgecrest
Brightwater Myrtle Beach - The newest by Senior Living Communities. Features private homes and one and two-bedroom villas. All the wonderful amenities such as housekeeping, Clubhouse activities, Wellness Program and more. Assisted and skilled nursing programs available. This area of South Carolina has a wonderful retirement climate year-round. Brightwater Retirement Community in Myrtle Beach Lakes at Litchfield - Pawleys Island - Gated entrance and lush landscaping and located on the quaint and historic Pawleys Island 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach area by Senior Living Communities. Single family homes and apartment homes. All the amenities of Senior Living Communities such as housekeeping, dining program, clubhouse activities, Wellness Program and more. Lakes at Litchfield Retirement Community on Pawleys Island Summit Hills Spartanburg - Upstate by Senior Living Communities - Single family and apartment homes. Retirement living offering fine dining in elegant dining room, Clubhouse activities and much more. Wellness Programs independent and assisted living and other programs as well. Visit with lunch and tour. Summit Hills Retirement Community in Spartanburg, SC
Peachtree Hills Place - Metro Atlanta - Elegant lifestyle - 62+ - 23 acres
Montereau in Warren Woods - Tulsa - views of the city - deposit - www.montereau.net
Whispering Waters - low income senior housing project, Rancho Mirage Housing Authority The Fountains at the Carlotta - Palm Desert www.thefountains.com - Included in monthly fee: dinners/sunday brunch, bi weekly housekeeping services - variety of extra services for a fee - 20 acres of landscaped grounds - verify information. The Fountains at Pacific Regent - La Jolla The Fountains at Sea Bluffs - Dana Point Merrill Gardens - See several locations in California. www.merrillgardens.com The Avenue - San Francisco - urban living - no buy in - rental retirement community - also memory support and respite care www.theavenuesf.com Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills - See other Sunrise communities as well throughout the U.S. www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso - at Tucson and near Univ. of Arizona campus - Award winning www.matherlifeways.com - Wellness philosophy - won awards for best overall oontinuing care community and design The Fountains at La Cholla at Tucson www.thefountains.com Merrill Gardens - see 3 locations in Arizona www.merrillgardens.com The Heritage Legacy - Sun City West -www.theheritagelegacy.com near Phoenix - Ryerson Management
Merrill Gardens at Gardnerville - Carson Valley - 17 miles from Lake Tahoe - views of Sierras - independent, assisted and Alzheimer care. No buy in. Month to month rental apartments. www.merrillgardens.com More to come -- please check back. Disclaimer: The communities listed are for information only. We are not responsible for third party information. It is your responsibility to check assisted living communities thoroughly and make your own decisions as to their quality of life and if it is right for you.
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