Definition: Housing arrangements for the elderly or aged, intended to foster independent living. The housing may take the form of group homes or small apartments. It is available to the economically self-supporting but the concept includes housing for the elderly with some physical limitations. The concept should be differentiated from HOMES FOR THE AGED which is restricted to long-term geriatric facilities providing supervised medical and nursing services.
for the able-bodied: do not confuse with HOMES FOR THE AGED, med & nurs care for the aged sick
See AlsoHomes for the Aged
Other names Life Care Centers, Retirement; Continuing Care Retirement Centers
