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The Office on Aging at the County you are interested in can provide comprehensive information on senior resources.
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:
For one thing, people are living longer and needing assistance for longer periods.
The other reason is there are two people working in today's homes which leaves no one at home to give the parent's company or assist them.
Therefore, the assisted living community of today has evolved into a place that is helping people solve these problems and providing activities and wellness programs along with assistance. They have become very popular for these reasons.
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"The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes." Frank Lloyd Wright
There are significant differences among assisted living communities. Here are some characteristics:
- Designed to adjust to you as you age.
- Some communities we list here are assisted living communities only and some are combined with independent or continuing care.
When reading contracts, be certain you understand everything:
- How any move from independent living to assisted living is handled.
- Who makes the determination that a higher level of care is needed.
- What are the costs of additional levels of care.
- Will you be moved to another apartment/home if assistance is needed. Some do and some do not.
- Is there an entrance fee. Most of these will qualify you financially to see that you have enough financial resources to spend the rest of your life there if they guarantee life care. Some may only require a small deposit and rental agreement. Others may require a large entrance fee and it is prudent to check the fiscal soundness of those communities if you expect some deposit refundability.
- Is there an age restriction. Many start at age 62 and residents are older even though very active and independent.
- Ask how the community adjusts to your needs as you age
- Some communities are medicare certified.
- What services are offered. Most provide the basics of daily assistance like dressing and bathing, medication monitoring and some or all meals.
Photo by Edgehill Community - Connecticut
..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.
Some retirement communities offer services such as housekeeping and meals but do not offer assisted medical services such as medicine monitoring. You have to contract for these outside. See
independent living communities.
Kendal at Granville - Granville - access to Denison University - http://kag.kendal.org Kendal at Granville
Good list of Ohio Assisted Living Communities by County
Aberdeen Heights Kirkwood St. Louis area - Independent and Assisted living with Lifecare - Wellness programs and many amenities for today's seniors. Aberdeen Heights
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John Knox Village Lees Summit - one-, two- and three-bedroom residences - Budget friendly, single-family homes, apartment homes, cottages. Golf, wood workshop, restaurants, beauty salon/barber, and much more. Independent, assisted and lifecare community. John Knox Village
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NewPark Place of Elmhurst - Informational seminars being held now - short train ride to downtown Chicago. Active, assisted and Life Care if needed. Many services and amenities. Park Place of Elmhurst
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 - Mather Place at The Georgian
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 Casa Maria Senior Apartments
Madonna Villas - Clinton Township, MI Madonna Villas
Marian Place Senior Apartments - Monroe MI Marian Place
Village at Mercy Health Center - Blue Water area - part of Mercy Hospital network Fort Gratioti MI Village at Mercy Health Center
Sanctuary at the Oaks - Independent, assisted living and memory care. Muskegon MI Sanctuary at the Oaks
Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Village Ypsilanti - Independent and assisted living. Village at St. Joe
Sanctuary at Woodland Brighton - Wooded acreage - walking paths - 1 and 2 BR with full kitchen - Independent and assisted living Sanctuary at Woodland
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 The Ridge at River Woods
Edgehill Stamford - Lifecare community - Entrance fee plus monthly fee - Surrounded by nature, apartments have attached terraces or patios - lifetime learning - many amenities and services. Edgehill Independent and Lifecare Retirement Community
Pomperaug Woods Southbury - A lifecare community with independent and assisted living in Western Connecticut that is Medicare certified. Entrance fee and monthly fee. Studio apartments to 2-bedrooms. Residents enjoy outdoor jazz concerts in the summer and an array of activities.Outstanding amenities including many healthcare ones. Pomperaug Woods Lifecare Retirement Community
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
The Willows at Worcester Worcester in Central Massachusetts - Just had their grand opening 9/09 - Visit soon for best selection of cottages and apartments or wait list - 70 floorplans - 21 acres - Entrance fee and monthly fee - Independent, assisted and continuing care services - part ofSalmon Health and Retirement The Willows at Worcester The Willows at Westborough Long standing favorite since senior living community in this area since their opening in 1987. Outstanding services and amenities. If interested, there is a priority wait list. Part of Salmon Health and Retirement The Willows at Westborough
Kendal on Hudson - Sleepy Hollow NY - Quaker - 20-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River. Near Rockwood Hall State Park Preserve. This site lists other Quaker communities. Kendal on Hudson Go here for Assisted Living Communities on Long Island, NY
Morningstar Senior Living - Littleton - at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Assisted Living Plus Alzheimers Care Morning Star senior living Grandview of Roxborough Littleton - Near Denver - Luxury community with all the services and amenities you desire plus you own your own home. Health related services. Grand View Life 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) (see other locations also in Washington) Merrill Gardens Website The Bellettini - Bellevue - Leisure Care Communities - several communities in Washington State and 40 communities nationally - this is one. Luxury lifestyle with assisted living available. Concierge The Bellettini by Leisure Care Communities Assisted Living Communities by Gencare Senior Living in Washington State: Remington Place Seattle - 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
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Merrill Gardens at Bossier City - Northwest Louisiana on banks of Red River - Merrill Gardens Website
The following are at Easy Retire website Beatty Pointe Village - Monroeville Lighthouse Pointe at Chapel Harbor - Pittsburg area Seneca Hills Village - Verona - Part of UPMC Retirement Village. Strabane Trails Village - Washington Vanadium Woods Villas - Bridgeville Village at Hampton Fields - Allison Park UPMC retirement villages Pittsburgh area - several communities in PA - no buy-in fees or long term leases Easy Retire website Rest Assured Residential Living Center - Meyersdale, PA. Rest Assured Residential Living Center Spring Hill - Erie, PA - Asbury community. Spring Hill Woolman at Barclay Friends - West Chester - Choice of fee schedules - Quaker roots - Horticultural Therapy Program Woolman at Barclay Friends
Cadbury at Lewes - 40 assisted living apartments - monthly fees Cadbury at Lewes
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. Chevy Chase House The Georgetown - Medallion community. No entrance fee - monthly fee. The Georgetown Residences of Thomas Circle - Massachusetts Ave., Wash.DC - also continuing care -Residences of Thomas Circle 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. Aspenwood Senior Living Brooke Grove Retirement Community - also offers continuing care - Sandy Spring, MD - This is a nice location in Montgomery County with a country feeling. Beautiful grounds. Brooke Grove Retirement Community Asbury Methodist Village - Gaithersburg, MD - Very popular large well established community in Montgomery County, MD - 130 acres - large variety of accomodations and includes continuing care - www.asbury.org Asbury Methodist Village Ingleside at King Farm Rockville - This is a new retirement community in a prime suburban location. The assisted living on-campus facility is planned for the future as part of the community. Shops and restaurants within walking distance and many lifestyle amenities.They have regular informative luncheons.Ingleside at King Farm Homecrest House - Silver Spring MD - affordable senior living - subsidized assisted housing with 24 hour staff. Homecrest House 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 Springvale Terrace Buckingham's Choice in Frederick County MD - also continuing care - entrance fees - Buckingham's Choice Carroll Lutheran Village - Carroll County - also continuing care - entrance fee Carroll Lutheran Village 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) Heron Point
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. The Virginian 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 Potomac Place Bridgewater Retirement Community - Bridgewater, VA - In the heart of Shenandoah Valley - also continuing care. One time entrance fee and monthly fees. Bridgewater Retirement Community Vinson Hall in McLean, VA - Independent and assisted living for retired military. Has wait list. Vinson Hall 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. Westminster at Lake Ridge 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. Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge The Willows At Meadow Branch - Winchester VA - The Willows at Meadow Branch
The Allegro at Helmwood - Elizabethtown near Louisville - assisted living and memory care. The Allegro
The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill - cottages, villas, verandas. Members own The Cedars and inheritable - 62+ - The Cedars of Chapel Hill (please verify information) Carol Woods Retirement Community Carol Woods Retirement Community Chapel Hill since 1979. Award-winning community with active, assisted living and continuing care. Wait list is ten years long so plan now if you are interested in this community. Carolina Meadows Chapel Hill - Fee for services community.Apartments and villas on 170 wooded acres with outstanding programs and services. Carolina Meadows Retirement Facility Galloway Ridge at Fearrington Pittsboro - 8 miles to Chapel Hill and 20 minutes to Raleigh. Duke Center for Living on-site. Many opportunities to pursue lifelong learning from their library or nearby colleges. Galloway Ridge at Fearrington 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 Heritage Hills Hendersonville - Emeritus Senior Living - Purchase or lease - housekeeping, meals Heritage Hills Abingdon GlenHickory - Independent community - Services and assisted living can be arranged. Abingdon Glen
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 at 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. Research partner with Wake Forest University Center on Aging. 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 Park Pointe Village Rock Hill - by ACTS Retirement-Life Communities - New expansion - near Charlotte - entrance fee and monthly fee - but they state no increase in monthly fee if need higher level of care - always verify information and what amenities and services are included in monthly fee. Park Pointe Village
Peachtree Hills Place - Metro Atlanta - Elegant lifestyle - 62+ - 23 acres
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Montereau in Warren Woods - Tulsa - views of the city - deposit - Montereau in Warren Woods NewConcordia Life Care Community Oklahoma City - Active independent lifestyle with assisted living and lifecare if needed. Apartment homes and patio homes with outstanding amenities. Concordia Senior Living 
Photo by Concordia Lifecare Community California Assisted Living Communities The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens Fresno - Central California - CCRC Community San Joaquin Gardens opened in l966 and now a new community The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has opened with new programs.
Whispering Waters - low income senior housing project, Rancho Mirage Housing Authority The Fountains at the Carlotta - Palm Desert - 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 The Fountains at Pacific Regent - La Jolla The Fountains at Sea Bluffs - Dana Point Merrill Gardens - See several locations in California. Merrill Gardens The Avenue - San Francisco - urban living - no buy in - rental retirement community - also memory support and respite care The Avenue Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills - See other Sunrise communities as well throughout the U.S. Sunrise Senior Living
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 Mather Lifeways The Fountains at La Cholla at Tucson The Fountains at La Cholla Merrill Gardens - see 3 locations in Arizona Merrill Gardens The Heritage Legacy - Sun City West near Phoenix
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.
The Terraces at Harris Ranch Boise - Developed by Greystone and affiliated with ABHOW - Active, assisted living and Lifecare community. Entry deposit and monthly fee. Ten floorplans for apartment homes and cottages.The Terraces at Harris Ranch at Boise
Rainbow Retirement Community Great Falls - This community boasts having the world's oldest living person recently celebrating his 113th birthday - congratulations - maybe its the pure air of Montana - Elegant, classicly appealing community 406-761-6661.
Pinecrest Retirement Community 55 acres in Lufkin - East Texas Pineywoods - also non-profit continuing care community - independent living in private apartment residences or patio homes - also assisted living, nursing available. One-time fee and monthly fee, weekly housekeeping - 24 hr emergency call, activities. Pinecrest Retirement Community Austin Hills - Nacogdoches - park-like setting - landscaped walking paths - care facility planned adjacentAustin Hills Retirement Community Broadmoor Nacogdoches - gated luxury community - European architecture - old world craftsmanship Broadmoor Timber Springs East Texas - Nacogdoches - CCRC - education and culturally focused - lifelong learning Timber Springs El Camino House San Augustine, Texas - assisted living - 40 miles to Lufkin East Texas - 1997 Davidson Dr Independence Hill Assisted Living apartments adjacent to popular Independence Village at Stone Oaks for over 55 San Antonio Independence Hill Meadow Lake Tyler, TX - Senior living Community - Meadow Lake The Village at Gleannloch Farms North Houston Texas at Spring - Within the master planned community of Gleannloch Farms - Some unique features offered are Equestrian Center, Championship Golf, lakeside athletic complex, hiking and walk trails on 25 acres. Independent, assisted and continuum of care community. The Village at Gleannloch Farms
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Asbury Place - Maryville East Tennessee - Near Knoxville Airport and shopping - only Continuing care community offering full range of retirement options in area - Cottage homes surround lake and paths. Assisted living apartments with Wellness Program. On 40 acres overlooking