HOUSING

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Whether your search for senior housing is prompted by a serious medical condition or the desire for a lifestyle change, finding the right place to live can be challenging and stressful for both you and your family. However, the earlier you assess your current needs and how those needs may evolve over time, the more choices and control you’ll have. By learning about the different types of senior housing available, you can make the choice that’s right for you and ensure you enjoy a happy, healthy, and fulfilling home environment as you age.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top” css=”.vc_custom_1462294263662{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1425236142376{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 120px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”TYPES OF RETIREMENT LIVING” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”right-to-left”]This can be either a house, condo or apartment which has amenities built and designed for seniors. These can range from luxurious to bare bones and there are many being built every day. It is very difficult to tell the difference from the outside between a senior apartment complex and a hip single one.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”119px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462294291205{padding-top: 245px !important;padding-bottom: 245px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/s_087899.jpg?id=1915) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462294518615{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/100714-HL-la-posada.jpg?id=1961) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424887678158{padding-right: 120px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”left-to-right”]CCRC’s can have different structures and features but for the most part include Independent living, assisted living and a nursing home in one campus. The buildings can be separate or connected but are managed / owned by the same people and that is where you get the “continuing care” part. These communities are for both couples and singles. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top” css=”.vc_custom_1424888919729{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424888162787{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 120px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”ASSISTED LIVING” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Assisted Living comprises about 750,000 residents in the US and is the step before nursing homes for some seniors. Most states do not regulate assisted living facilities (while they do nursing homes) and these facilities are perfect for residents that need custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, and etc). [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462310856606{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/home_slide_1.jpg?id=2016) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” e_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=”” column_responsive_large=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462309227731{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/skilled-nursing-feature.jpg?id=1914) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424887678158{padding-right: 120px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”NURSING HOMES” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”left-to-right”]

• There are almost 16,000 nursing homes in the US averaging 106 beds which adds up to about 1.7 million licensed beds (81% occupancy rate).
• 95% of all beds are both Medicare and Medicaid licensed and 2/3 of all nursing homes are for profit.
• 85% of nursing home residents are over the age of 65 with 2/3 of them female.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top” css=”.vc_custom_1424888919729{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424888162787{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 120px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR MOVE MANAGER” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Senior Move Managers can handle or coordinate most details of the moving process but they are usually not movers. One of the most valuable services they can provide is compiling the master to do list as well as keep track of completed tasks.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462311090128{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Page43photo.jpg?id=2017) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” e_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=”” column_responsive_large=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462309551119{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/0e66da3a-25ac-4952-9bab-128ea14e794f.jpg?id=1986) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424887678158{padding-right: 120px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”EDEN ALTERNATIVE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”left-to-right”]William H. Thomas created the Eden Alternative with his wife and their intent was to give seniors more empowerment in senior living. Thomas was concerned with what he called the 3 plagues (boredom, loneliness and helplessness). [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”true” row_responsive_large=”” row_responsive_medium=”” row_responsive_small=”” row_responsive_extra_small=”” enable_row_sc=”” enable_row_engle=”” height_engle=”60px” engle_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_duplicate=”” engle_uplicated_height=”60px” engle_duplicated_border_width=”0″ enable_engle_style2=”” height_engle_style2=”60px” enable_engle_duplicated_style2=”” engle_duplicated_height_style2=”60px” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.8″ bg_video_transparent=”0″ disable_parallax_mobile=”” loop=”” autoplay=”” muted=”” controls=”” show_btn=”” lax_layer1_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer2_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer3_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer4_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer5_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer6_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer7_align=”lax_left_top” lax_layer8_align=”lax_left_top” css=”.vc_custom_1424888919729{background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1424888162787{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 120px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}” column_responsive_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=””][vc_empty_space height=”74px”][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS (SRES)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23222222|line_height:26px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”left” border_width=”4″ el_width=”50″ separator_arrow=”no” separator_arrow_type=”border” arrow_width=”12″ custom_sparator_width=”75px” accent_color=”#f1c00a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]There are many aspects that come into play when seniors sell their longtime residences. So many decisions will have to be made and a good SRES can assist with this transition or will know the professionals that can help. I have talked with a couple of SRES agents and “customization” of the senior transition is important because each situation is unique. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_button title=”MORE DETAILS” type=”btn btn-default” button_block=”” href=”#”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1462310997984{padding-top: 305px !important;padding-bottom: 305px !important;background-image: url(http://69.195.124.78/~seriovd6/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/iStock_000023732321_XXXLarge.jpg?id=1859) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” e_large=”” column_responsive_medium=”” column_responsive_small=”” column_responsive_extra_small=”” image_transition=”” column_responsive_large=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]