What is a CCRC?
If you’re searching for retirement communities, you’ve probably heard the term CCRC. But what does that mean, exactly? CCRC stands for Continuing Care Retirement Community, which is a residential living option for older adults that offers an active, independent lifestyle today with security for tomorrow.
With a CCRC, you’ll have access to a full continuum of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Should your health needs change, you can transition smoothly without leaving the community you’ve grown to know and love.
Financial and Lifestyle Advantages of a CCRC
A CCRC offers important financial advantages. Unlike rental retirement communities, where future care is typically provided at market rates, a CCRC helps you plan ahead. With a Life Care community, your costs remain stable if you need a higher level of care, helping protect you from rising healthcare expenses. You may also enjoy tax benefits — talk to your accountant for details.
A CCRC also offers lifestyle advantages. Your monthly fee simplifies everyday living by combining many expenses into one payment, including home maintenance, utilities, security, and campus amenities. You’ll no longer need to worry about costly home repairs or exterior upkeep. Instead, you can focus on enjoying life — which is easy to do when you live at a CCRC. Many CCRCs, such as Fellowship Community, provide an abundance of ways to live your best life. At Fellowship, our beautiful 65-acre campus offers walking trails, fitness and wellness programs, chef-prepared dining, gardening, educational opportunities, worship services and countless ways to connect with fellow residents.
Why Older Adults Are Moving to a CCRC Earlier
Many people are choosing to move to a CCRC sooner rather than later. Moving earlier allows you to fully enjoy the engaging lifestyle, build lasting friendships and take advantage of everything the community offers while you are active and healthy. Best of all, studies have shown that people live longer and better at CCRCs. These communities support healthy aging through opportunities for social connection, spiritual growth, lifelong learning and wellness.
When Should You Start Looking for a CCRC?
It’s a good idea to start planning early. It can take time to find the community that has everything on your checklist and is available when you need it. At Fellowship, we’re excited to be able to open our community to more residents with our new independent living expansion, The Suites. Our newest neighborhood features contemporary residences with open floor plans and smart home technology. The Suites blend the security of a CCRC with nature, comfort and modern design.
Planning ahead gives you more than peace of mind for tomorrow — it gives you the freedom to live your best life today. To learn more about The Suites or our other living options, call us at 610-769-4332.