Retirement Communities

For additional senior housing information, contact Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Baltimore County by calling 410-887-2594. Definitions for each type can be found below the table.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TYPES

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC)

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's) provide access to total care from independent living through nursing home care. These require an up-front fee plus a monthly fee. Some will refund a percentage of the entrance fee if the resident leaves, some do not. Depending on the type of contract that is signed, some communities provide unlimited nursing services, while others may limit the amount of nursing care before billing an additional charge. CCRC's are regulated by the Maryland Department of Aging.

This type of retirement community provide meals and limited services to keep residents living independently in their own apartment. There is a modest entrance fee and a yearly rental lease. An Assisted Living level of care is also provided onsite.

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SENIORS

This housing option is the purchase of a condominium by people age 55 and over, and provides supportive services onsite while encouraging independent living.

SENIOR HOUSING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

This type of retirement community provide meals and limited services to keep residents living independently in their own apartment. There is a modest entrance fee and a yearly rental lease. An Assisted Living level of care is also provided onsite.