CSS Senior Housing Options & Transitions 2

Question 1

A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A neighborhood where a large proportion of residents have aged in place over time

Answer

A planned community built specifically for seniors age 55 and over

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A government-funded assisted living facility

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A hospital-adjacent senior housing development

Question 2

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class specifically relevant to senior housing?

Accepted Answer

Familial status (presence of children)

Answer

Income level

Answer

Occupation

Answer

Credit score

Question 3

Which HUD housing designation allows a community to legally restrict residency to persons 62 years of age or older?

Accepted Answer

62+ Age-Restricted Housing

Answer

Section 202 Supportive Housing

Answer

55+ Housing Community

Answer

Public Housing Authority (PHA) Designation

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Care-driven transition

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Voluntary relocation

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Financial relocation

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Crisis-driven displacement

Question 5

Which professional specialization focuses on helping older adults and their families navigate housing transitions and care coordination decisions?

Accepted Answer

Geriatric Care Manager (Aging Life Care Professional)

Answer

Elder Law Attorney

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Certified Financial Planner

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Geriatrician

Question 6

When evaluating an assisted living facility, which regulatory document should a CSS professional review to assess the facility's compliance history?

Accepted Answer

State licensing inspection reports and deficiency records

Answer

The facility's marketing brochure

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The facility's annual report to shareholders

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The facility director's resume

Question 7

Which of the following is the PRIMARY financial risk associated with a Type C (Fee-for-Service) CCRC contract?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited exposure to rising future care costs as needs increase

Answer

High upfront entrance fees with no refund

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Inability to transfer to skilled nursing care on campus

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Mandatory arbitration clauses