RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Retirement Communities

• are age-restricted communities that offer apartments, single family homes, or condominiums for rent or for sale;
• vary in terms of the kinds of services they provide and the fees they charge;
• are designed for older adults who are in reasonably good health and can live independently;
• offer recreational activities and supportive services;
• are usually moderate to high priced depending upon the services and amenities provided;
• may have strict rules regarding maintenance and conformity with the design of the community; and
• may require monthly maintenance fees in addition to rent or mortgage payments.

HOW TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name:
Independent Living Communities/Complexes for Older Adults

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PREPARED BY: 211/rj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: April2007