Housing Options for Seniors Flashcards

What type of senior housing provides residents with their own private apartments but offers access to communal dining and some support services without hands-on personal care?

Answer: Independent living community

Independent living communities offer private apartments with optional amenities like dining and activities, but do not provide hands-on personal care assistance.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is best described as a community that:

Answer: Offers a spectrum of care from independent living to skilled nursing on one campus

CCRCs offer a continuum of care — independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing — allowing residents to transition between levels as their needs change without leaving the campus.

Which type of housing option is specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia?

Answer: Memory care unit

Memory care units are designed with secured environments, specially trained staff, and structured programming tailored to the needs of residents with dementia.

'Aging in place' refers to which of the following?

Answer: Remaining in one's own home and community as one ages

Aging in place means living in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age, income, or ability level.

Which of the following best describes an assisted living facility (ALF)?

Answer: Offers room, board, and assistance with activities of daily living

Assisted living facilities provide residential accommodations along with personal care assistance for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Which financial arrangement is most commonly associated with entry into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

Answer: A one-time entrance fee plus ongoing monthly fees

Most CCRCs require a substantial upfront entrance fee in addition to monthly fees that cover housing, services, and access to future care needs across the continuum.

What is a 'naturally occurring retirement community' (NORC)?

Answer: A neighborhood or building not originally built for seniors where a large proportion of residents have aged in place

A NORC is a community — such as a neighborhood or apartment complex — not originally designed for seniors, where a significant number of older adults have organically remained or settled over time.