| Enjoy the peace and quiet of retirement living. | | | | transportation, and planned social activities. Prices are |
| Congregate Living or Senior Apartments, are | | | | generally dependent upon the local market. Most |
| designed specifically for independent senior adults | | | | communities that provide services are market rate, |
| who want to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, | | | | but some local senior apartments cater to seniors |
| educational and social activities with other seniors. | | | | with limited incomes. In those communities that |
| These communities are designed for seniors who are | | | | provide services and activities, the rules are set and |
| able to live on their own, but desire the security and | | | | governed by the management company. In other |
| conveniences of community living. Some communities | | | | communities, an on-site or off-site manager will help |
| offer an enriched lifestyle with organized social and | | | | address any problems you have. |
| recreational programs as a part of everyday activities | | | | Although private funding is most often used, some |
| Some independent living communities offer abundant | | | | senior apartments are subsidized and accept Section |
| fun recreational activities which may include exercise | | | | 8 vouchers. Medicare/Medicaid do not cover payment |
| facilities, clubhouse or community room with lounge, | | | | since no health care is provided. Communities, |
| resident computer centers and library/ reading | | | | Congregate Living and retirement apartments will |
| lounges. | | | | allow you to pay for a home health aide or nurse to |
| Communities may also provide laundry facilities, linen | | | | come into your apartment and assist you with |
| service, meals or access to meals, local | | | | medicines and personal care. |