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Independent Housing

Independent Housing

Senior Housing

There are many housing alternatives available for the older population. Health supervision will vary from 24 hours to minimal, depending on the type of facility and the regulations that pertain to the particular patient population served by the facility.


Independent Senior Housing

Independent senior housing consists of self contained apartments designed to promote independence yet provide common space and activities. Independent senior housing units are available in many communities throughout New Jersey.

Retirement Communities

Retirement communities provide a wide spectrum of care from independent living arrangements to skilled nursing facilities. Major retirement housing categories include active adult retirement communities (AARCs), congregate housing, assisted living (AL), and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs).

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) or Life Care Communities

CCRCs or life-care communities provide a wide spectrum of care from independent living arrangements to skilled nursing for individuals and couples for the remainder of their lives. These communities include independent apartments or homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing on the same grounds

The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA)

SHA is a statewide organization committed to promoting and maintaining the supportive housing industry in New Jersey that serves people with special needs.

Housing Resources

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is a statewide organization committed to promoting and maintaining the supportive housing industry in New Jersey that serves people with special needs. The department produces a number of publications for consumers.

New Jersey Housing Resource Center

The New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) provides an online tool for finding and listing affordable and accessible housing and obtaining housing information and links.

 

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