CCRC In House Medical Staff or Clinic
October 1, 2019
In house medical staff add a big value to a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community also known as a LifePlan community). See if your CCRC has open nurse access hours or a full fledged medical clinic with a doctor on staff. Even if there is not an open nursing staff member, the CCRCs nursing bed staff may be able to help you in a pinch. We
9 Steps to Finding the Best CCRC in the Country
October 1, 2019
In 2017, 15.6% of America's population was 65 or older; this number is continually rising and is projected to reach 22.1% in 2050. You, your parents, or another loved one may be joining the senior population in the near future.
What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community? How Will It Work for You?
October 1, 2019
By the year 2030, all American baby boomers will be over the age of 65. And for the first time in U.S. history, seniors will outnumber children.
Consider Both Inside and Outside Space at your CCRC
September 30, 2019
When you tour individual living spaces at a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community also known as a LifePlan community) consider how you will use outside-the-home environments. One couple picked their home because it was on the corner lot and had a large grassy area in the back. They used this space for outside seating with a table and chai
The CCRC Will Mow Your Lawn and Take Care of Basics
September 27, 2019
The CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community also known as a LifePlan community) Maintenance team will mow your lawn for you and may even have an in-ground sprinkler system installed throughout the campus. It is rare, however, for them to also fertilize your lawn. What should you do if you need to have a perfect weed-free green lawn? Ask if
Core Fundamentals: What Continuing Care Retirement Communities Offer
September 26, 2019
When you're looking for a home for you or your loved one, the best option might not be obvious.
There are many choices and one of the choices that keep resurfacing in a positive manner are continuing care retirement communities. Continuing care retirement communities are also known as CCRCs and are increasing in popularity.
Major Construction on Your Independent Living Home
September 25, 2019
We know of some CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities also known as LifePlan communities) that will allow you to truly customize your stand alone independent living home, by building on an sun room or additional wing! As you are improving the property of a non-profit facility (the CCRC) such an addition may be tax deductible even though
Your CCRC Maintenance Department
September 24, 2019
The maintenance department at a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community also known as a LifePlan community) is different from a typical apartment's maintenance person. As most CCRCs are in a campus environment the maintenance department should be right there on campus. This tends to make them more accessible and helpful. Knowing your maint
Some CCRCs Rent Assisted or Nursing Spots to Non-Community Members
September 23, 2019
CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities also known as LifePlan communities) know that empty rooms or empty beds generate no revenue. This is why some CCRCs will rent out empty assisted living or nursing care spots to non-community members. Sometimes the rooms are rented out for rehabilitation stays and sometimes for more permanent stays.
How will you know it is time to downsize?
September 23, 2019