This is a list of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) located in the specific
state or city according to public association and government agency records. Use this list only for basic information
about CCRCs in your locale. Do not use this web site as the basis for any decision or
action about CCRCs or care. We are not making any recommendation or giving advice in any way.
What is a CCRC?
CCRCs are communities that provide a continuum of care to older adults under a contract for the life of an individual or for a period
longer than one year. Typically there are three levels/stages of care offered by CCRCs:
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Care
CCRCs are generally a collection of apartments, town homes, or cottages and include common activity areas such as a library, activity
and craft rooms, a restaurant-like dining room, an assisted living facility, and a nursing home.
Adapted from "Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2016 Reference Guide", published by the North Carolina Department of
Insurance
"This type of community is different from other housing and care options for older people, it offers... housing, services, and nursing care, usually all
in one location." source: CARF International
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