Independent residents can make their own meals or take some or all of their meals in a dining room.
They can use their own car or use buses or vans for shopping and doctors' appointments. The move might be temporary after an illness or accident or permanent if more constant care is needed. If his condition worsens or if he needs serious rehabilitation after an illness or accident, he can move into the community's nursing home. Continuing-care retirement communities can provide peace of mind, because you and your parent know that his needs will be met, no matter what health problems arise. Transitions from one level of care to another tend to be easier, too, because the move is only to another floor or wing rather than to a new facility across town.