When seniors move out of their primary residence, the next housing is typically called independent living, assisted living, retirement community, or continuing care retirement community (CCRC), depending on the level of care and lifestyle desired.
Common Senior Housing Types
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Independent Living Community: For those who want an active, low-maintenance lifestyle and social opportunities without medical care.
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Assisted Living: For seniors needing help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, meals, and medication management.
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Retirement Community: A broad term that includes 55+ active adult communities, senior apartments, and often overlaps with independent living.
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Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC): Provides multiple levels of care (independent, assisted, skilled nursing) allowing residents to age in place within one campus.
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Other options include memory care, skilled nursing facilities, moving in with adult children, or house sharing.
The specific housing type chosen depends on the senior’s health, social needs, finances, and lifestyle preferences.