Residents normally prepare meals in their own apartments. Information about subsidized congregate housing can be obtained from the local housing authority or HUD office. Senior Apartments Senior Apartments are sometimes called Congregate Residences or Senior Retirement Apartments. These are apartment complexes for individuals or couples with extra services included in the rent. They require residents to manage their own personal needs.
Individual units have locks on their doors like conventional apartments.
The rental fee usually includes meals, light housekeeping, and recreational programming. Age requirements vary by facility. Continuing Care Retirement Communities are also called Life-Care Communities. They offer different levels of care based on the needs of the individual or couple. The care level ranges from an independent living apartment or house to skilled nursing in an affiliated nursing home.