Senior Housing Options & Transitions Flashcards
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A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is best described as:
Answer: A neighborhood where a large proportion of residents have aged in place over time
NORCs are not purpose-built for seniors; they are existing neighborhoods or buildings where a significant proportion of residents have aged in place and now comprise a senior-majority community.
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class specifically relevant to senior housing?
Answer: Familial status (presence of children)
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act; however, senior housing communities qualifying as '55+' or '62+' housing may legally restrict occupancy by children under specific exemptions.
Which HUD housing designation allows a community to legally restrict residency to persons 62 years of age or older?
Answer: 62+ Age-Restricted Housing
Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), a community may restrict residency to persons 62 years of age or older without violating the Fair Housing Act's familial status provisions.
A senior who moves from independent living to assisted living primarily due to difficulty with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is experiencing which type of transition?
Answer: Care-driven transition
A care-driven transition occurs when a senior moves to a higher level of care because their functional needs—such as assistance with ADLs—exceed what their current setting can provide.
Which professional specialization focuses on helping older adults and their families navigate housing transitions and care coordination decisions?
Answer: Geriatric Care Manager (Aging Life Care Professional)
Geriatric Care Managers (now called Aging Life Care Professionals) specialize in assessing seniors' needs and coordinating housing, care, and community services to support safe transitions.
When evaluating an assisted living facility, which regulatory document should a CSS professional review to assess the facility's compliance history?
Answer: State licensing inspection reports and deficiency records
State licensing inspection reports and deficiency records provide objective, regulatory data about a facility's compliance with health and safety standards and any citations issued.
Which of the following is the PRIMARY financial risk associated with a Type C (Fee-for-Service) CCRC contract?
Answer: Unlimited exposure to rising future care costs as needs increase
Type C contracts offer lower entrance fees but require residents to pay market rates for assisted living and skilled nursing care when needed, exposing them to potentially unlimited future care cost increases.