Independent Living
Independent Living for Seniors
Low-income senior housing offers lower rent for seniors who can no longer take care of their homes and need financial help. Visit www.hud.gov to search for housing options and other programs in your area.
Retirement communities include single-family homes, apartments or condos so renters or owners can live on their own and be around people of the same age.
Congregate care housing provides extra benefits like recreation, transportation and a community dining room. Congregate care is usually for people 55 years and older.
Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRC) offer a range of care. You and your partner can start with independent living, then move to an assisted living or skilled nursing facility in the same community when necessary.
Independent Living for People with Disabilities
Community-Based Homes:
- provide more freedom than other types of facilities
- enhance personal independence while providing additional safety
- offer handicapped accessibility
- include subsidized rent