Home Care and Hospice Care industry Definitions

Independent Living Communities

A residential living setting for elderly or senior adults who are very independent and have few medical problems. Residents live in fully equipped private apartments or cottages from studios to large two-bedroom units that may be rental-assisted or market-rate depending on the community. Social activities and fine-dining meals are often available and residents can select the services they want, often at an additional fee. Generally referred to as elderly housing in the government-subsidized environment. (Also called Senior Apartments, Elderly Housing, Congregate Care and Senior Housing.)