Independent Living
Independent living is maintenance-free apartments or cottages for active older adults who want dining, activities, and community handled, with no personal care included. It is usually not licensed as a care setting, so there are no inspection records to read; the questions to ask are about contracts, rate increases, and what happens when care is needed.
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What it usually includes
Apartment or cottage · Dining plan (varies) · Housekeeping · Activities and transportation · Maintenance · Social programming
What it usually doesn't
Personal care · Medication management · Secured dementia care · State licensing and inspections (in most states)