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Need a deeper understanding of retirement living? Let our experts help with your questions.

Jul 21, 2022

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There's much consider when looking to make the monumental step toward retirement living.


There's an entire industry out there devoted to the topic, with a multitude of options to consider. Considering the costs, your budget, future healthcare needs, and contract types, choosing a retirement community can be overwhelming.


CARF can help you, or members of your family, navigate the system.


Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or Life Plan Communities (CCRCs), present a number of contract offerings to consider as well. CARF's recently updated flagship publication, the Consumer Guide to Life Plan Communities: Quality and Financial Viability, offers tools and resources to guide you through decision-making process for yourself or a loved one.  


Take the time to review the options available to find out what is best for your specific situation or lifestyle. Below you can find a link to a list of CARF-accredited CCRCs, as well as our guide to selecting an assisting living program.



CARF Guides to: Selecting Assisted Living or Continuing Care Retirement Communities



If you're a reporter or researcher looking to know more, then let our experts help with your questions or coverage.


Terrence Carolan is the Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services at CARF International. To arrange a time to chat with or interview Terrence, simply click on his icon now and book some time today.

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