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What are senior communities?

Senior communities are the communities that are designed specifically for the seniors above the age of 55 years. These communities are popular among those who don’t want to take the burden of managing a home. The dwellings include apartments, cottages, and single family homes. The residents simply want more companionship with the people of their age.

Some of the facilities offered by the senior communities’ are- 

·        Dining services
·        Housekeeping and laundry services
·        Exercise equipment
·        Social programs
·        Emergency alert system
·        Facilities of pools, spas, clubhouses, and access to various salons

Types of senior communities 

There are many types of senior communities or retirement communities. Each one of them differs in cost and the type of services provided.

·        Senior apartments or congregate care housing- This is the most common type of independent senior community. The residents of these communities can avail the services such as- access to recreational programs, transportation and meals service.

·        Subsidized senior housing- These are houses that are subsidized by the US department of Housing and Urban Development to provide aid to low income seniors.

·        Housing communities- These are the communities that provide single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, cottages, or condominiums. Some communities are apartment style which may have option to rent or to buy.

·        Continuing Care Retirement Communities- If you and your partner are healthy now, but may incur any type of health problem in future, you should opt this type of community. It offers various health care facilities such as nursing facility. The greatest benefit of CCRC’s is that you need to relocate once to a new environment and can maintain your independence for as long as you want.  

Being a part of senior community is a way to provide companionship to old age people in the youth oriented western society when they suffer the maximum isolation. Planning ahead and giving them the space is the best way to let them enjoy the independence and thrive in the new surroundings.

We at Southern Utah provide the diversity of homes for senior community. Get in touch with us for detailed information. We will offer you the best at the most affordable rates.

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