What Is Independent Living?

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ADLs, which include tasks relating to mobility, personal hygiene, eating and dressing, often serve as benchmarks for the level of care someone may need as they age. As people require more assistance with ADLs, they become less eligible for independent living environments and instead are better supported by communities that provide higher levels of care, such as <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220819141328/https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/what-is-assisted-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">assisted living</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220819141328/https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/assisted-living-vs-nursing-homes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skilled nursing facilities</a>.</p> </div> </section> <section id="types_of_independent_living_communities_section" class="article-section"> <h2 class="section_heading">Types of Independent Living Communities</h2> <div class="section-content wysiwyg-content blue-bullets"> <p>Options for independent living include <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220819141328/https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/what-is-a-retirement-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retirement communities</a> and senior housing communities.</p> <h3>Retirement Communities</h3> <p>Retirement communities are for adults ages 55 and older who are looking for their own home but want additional amenities, such as a community pool and clubhouse and planned social activities. Residents of these communities often pay a monthly fee for maintenance (such as landscaping) and utilities (such as cable and internet access). There are options to both buy and lease homes and apartments in retirement communities, with rent often including basic utilities. If you buy a home, additional monthly fees can reach as high as $1,500 for services like maintenance and administrative fees for the community.</p> <h3>Continuing Care Senior Housing Communities</h3> <p>Senior housing communities, often referred to as continuing care senior housing communities (CCSHC), offer a wide array of services, such as in-home care, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing home care, in addition to independent living, says Joseph G, Ouslander, M.D., professor of geriatric medicine and associate dean of geriatrics at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.</p> <p>These housing communities can provide prompt access to medical care if needed. What’s more, if a resident needs to transition from an independent living setup to one that includes in-home care or assisted living, remaining in a CCHSC is often an option. 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For example, an onsite driver or transportation service could take residents to doctor appointments, church services, shopping and more.</p> <h3>Amenities</h3> <p>Desired amenities are unique to each individual. Retirement communities often offer a community center, pool, golf course and tennis court. Meanwhile, CCSHCs usually offer more amenities due to their ability to provide multiple levels of care. They typically have a dining hall providing meals and snacks, as well as a fitness center, and some may have onsite salons for hair appointments and assistance with hygiene and hair washing, says Dr. Ouslander.</p> <h3>Staff Qualifications</h3> <p>Although independent living communities may not have specific qualifications for general staff, many require employees to complete training in emergency preparedness, such as in the event of a fire or natural disaster, as well as infection control. 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<section id="how_much_does_independent_living_cost_section" class="article-section"> <h2 class="section_heading">How Much Does Independent Living Cost?</h2> <div class="section-content wysiwyg-content blue-bullets"> <p>Cost varies from community to community. In retirement communities, residents usually rent or purchase their home, as well as pay a monthly fee—similar to a homeowner’s association fee—that covers some level of maintenance and amenities.</p> <p>Meanwhile, CCSHCs may require additional fees due to the presence of nursing staff, dining credits and more. There’s often a hefty “entrance fee” required to reserve a prospective resident’s space and access to medical care, with monthly fees after move-in reaching as high as $5,000. For those who can afford both the buy-in and monthly fees, continuing care can be a good choice, but it can also depend on whether the person is living alone or with someone else and the level of care they need, says Dr. Ouslander, as there may be fees for additional residents if you live with a spouse or partner.</p> <h3>Does Insurance Cover Independent Living?</h3> <p>Medicare doesn’t cover independent living costs, but if you choose a CCHSC, you may be able to use long-term care insurance to help cover the costs. (Premiums for long-term care insurance vary depending on the number of individuals insured by the plan and their age). If you’re moving to a retirement community and don’t require medical assistance or in-home care, however, insurance won’t cover the cost of purchasing a home in these neighborhoods.</p> <p>When considering independent living options, making a list of the most important amenities and services for you and/or your loved one may help make the decision easier. Visit the facilities and make time to experience the amenities. Whether you go with a retirement community or CHSC, the facility should provide a healthy lifestyle with options for assistance and care according to your or your loved one’s needs. It should also be safe and offer enjoyable activities to provide peace of mind for both the older person and their family members.<br/> <div id="media_alpha_widget_62ff9a8985fa0"></div> </p> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <section id="footnote" class="flex flex-col break-word footnote-wrapper center rounded my-5 mx-auto h-auto"> <h2 class="text-2xl mb6 border-b-4 border-181716 mb-6 font-bold pb-10px">Sources</h2> <div class="footnotes-wrapper lg:pr-18px lg:pt-5 lg:pb-15px p-5 pl-0 rounded border border-light bg-F6F5F3 "> <div class="addsource-wrapper source__container"> <h3 id="addsource" class="source__heading font-bold relative lg:ml-26px ml-8 cursor-pointer lg:text-sm" v-on:click="toggleFaq">References</h3> <div class="leading-30px text-sm lg:ml-26px lg:pl-0 pt-5 pl-8 answer hidden"> <ul> <li id="additional_note-1" aria-label="Note of references"> Hopman-Rock M, van Hirtum H, de Vreede P, Freiberger E. <a 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