Independent Living
Age-restricted housing, such as apartments or cottages, with light services and social activities for seniors who don't need daily hands-on care.
Independent Living cost by location
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Independent Living by state
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CMS rating distribution
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How independent living compares
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Other care types
- Assisted LivingHousing, meals, and help with daily activities, not full nursing care.
- In-Home CareNon-medical help at home with bathing, meals, and companionship, billed hourly.
- Nursing HomesAround-the-clock skilled care for serious health needs, often after a hospital stay.
- Home Health CareDoctor-ordered nursing or therapy delivered at home for a set period.
- Affordable Senior ApartmentsIncome-restricted (affordable) housing for older adults with capped rent.
- Hospice CareComfort-focused care near the end of life, at home or a facility.
- Adult Day CareDaytime supervision and activities at a center, so caregivers get a break.
- Memory CareA secured, staffed setting built for people living with dementia.
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)One campus spanning independent living, assisted living, and nursing care.
- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)Medical and social services that help eligible seniors stay in their community.