What is a CCRC?
CCRC stands for Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRCs provide the answer for a growing number of seniors looking for the opportunity to enjoy an active and enriching lifestyle now, while knowing they’ve planned for their future.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer secure access to a continuum of care, as a resident needs it. They include options for independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing care, and a variety of health management programs. Typically, this care is located on the same campus as independent living.
The concept of CCRCs has been around for more than 50 years. Even though this financial arrangement has evolved over the years, the provision of health care and lifestyle services over the resident’s lifetime has remained consistent.The level of service that is included and the way residents pay for the services, vary significantly among CCRCs and contract types.
Studies conducted at major universities have concluded that people live longer in CCRCs than if they lived in their homes. When you become a resident of the Buena Vida Estates community, you no longer need to worry about financial security, the rising cost of health care, property taxes and insurance, and home maintenance costs.
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What Is a Life Plan Community and Why It Matters More Than Ever as You Age
Discover what a Life Plan Community (also known as a CCRC) really offers and why more older adults are choosing communities like Buena Vida Estates for long-term independence, stability, and peace of mind.
Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference and How Does It Work at Buena Vida?
Palliative and hospice care are important (but often misunderstood) parts of aging well. In this blog, we explain the difference between the two and how Buena Vida Estates provides compassionate support if and when that care is needed. Residents who enter independently have peace of mind knowing that hospice services are available on-site, without leaving the community.
The Daily Tasks That Matter Most: Understanding ADLs and Independent Living
Struggles with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or walking can be easy to overlook but they’re key indicators of how safely and independently an older adult can live. In this blog, we explore what ADLs are, why they matter, and how CCRCs like Buena Vida Estates offer the right support at the right time.
