There are many housing options for older adults who reach retirement age.
Most older adults wish to retain their independent living life-style.
Individuals with mobility and health limitations may consider options offering personal care services such as continuing care retirement and assisted living facilities. Choices within these options varies greatly depending upon income, health status, and family situation. Correspondingly, there is an increasing number and percentage of older adults age 85 and over living in personal care and health care facilities. Links on this page include housing statistics, federal senior housing programs, articles about housing options, Internet directories of senior oriented retirement facilities and communities, and national organizations representing the senior living industry. References from this web site or from any of the information services sponsored by AoA to any non-governmental entity, product, service or information does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Administration on Aging or any of its employees.