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generally responsible for their own utilities,
and personal care. These communities
do not offer the type of personal care
services that assisted living communities
and memory care facilities provide. Some
55 plus communities provide laundry and
kitchen services, as well as 24-hour staff
and/or concierge to attend to any other
needs. Many communities offer amenities
such as:
• Swimming pools
• Dance classes
• Fitness programs
• Art studios
• Religious activities
• Organized card, board and video games
• Billiards
• Putting greens/golf courses
If a community does not offer such
opportunities on site, they may supply
transportation to off-site locations for
these activities. Most community fees
include landscaping services and security
Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) creates
affordable housing through assistive
services for seniors and the disabled.
There are three types of affordable rent
programs:
• Public Housing: owned and run by local
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs).
• Multifamily Subsidized Housing:
privately owned housing that is
subsidized by HUD.
• Housing Vouchers: provide rental
assistance to individuals and families
for housing in the private market.
Keep in mind that HUD programs are
designed primarily for independent seniors
and the waiting lists for HUD housing are
often long (from two to five years).
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ONLINE:
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More on Independent Living
• Community Events Calendar
• Local Senior Discounts
• Local Resource Directory
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